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lgwlcvqt
in General Discussion 9 years ago
How to prevent garbage can theft?
In a matter of several weeks, one lid and one garbage can and lid were stolen from the front of my building. I previously had…
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jakesprague
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Do I need a common staircase leading to the roof for a 4 family?
Hello Everyone. I am in the midst of renovating to a new 4 family. 4 floors-one apartment per floor. I was told by my architect…
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upstatetilemaker
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Historic art tile
I am working on a research project of Art tile in Brooklyn. There are three areas of focus… 1) Fireplace Tile Sets, Bathroom, Vestibule. Starting…
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upstatetilemaker
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Historic art tile
I am working on a research project of Art tile in Brooklyn. There are three areas of focus… 1) Fireplace Tile Sets, Bathroom, Vestibule. Starting…
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Sheffey
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Code for window gates in brownstone
I’m in the midst of a refi. The question has come up re:window gates. Do we have to cut and get latches or are they…
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binbong
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 9 years ago
DOB Stop Work Order in condo building -- who's responsible?
An individual unit in our new-ish condo building did work without a permit, and the DOB issued a violation and stop work order. The violation…
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gellhorngal
in General Discussion 9 years ago
looking for a good gardener
any recommendations for someone who can help plant and maintain our garden? thank you.
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kkrueger
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Historic metal work restoration
I am looking for an experienced detailed person who renovates or replicates historic metal work.
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ejalbk
in Doors & Windows 9 years ago
Looking for Manufacturer and/or Installer of Aluminum & glass exterior doors
We have an old wood double door on the street and another set after the small vestibule of a multi-family. Both door sets have large…
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arditopeter
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Coned account(s) in 2-family house
First post here but I have been reading for years. I am moving soon into the 2-family home that I bought. I will rent out…
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I looked at my Coned bill and noticed that it almost doubled?
We live in 2bd apartment in Queens and generally had our electric bills to be in the range of $100-$150 a month. However, in the…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 9 years ago
New Entry Doors, security issues? glass/plexi??
I plan to renovate/update my entry doors and vestibule. In my neighborhood, owners are replacing their old hi security steel doors with fully glass or…
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Bill
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Permit needed for pergola on roof if you can't see it from street?
Hi, we have a patio deck on the roof of a brownstone. Its in a recently landmarked section of the UWS. The rear deck is…
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jakesprague
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Insurance liability for major alteration (type 1)
Any recommendations for policies for renovating a major alteration type 1 when working with a contractor? My contractor is requiring that I pay $3500 for…
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pwhite
in Plumbing 9 years ago
Natural Gas line for Grill
I have a capped off natural gas line in my backyard. Can anyone comment on the process of uncapping it and making it legal for…
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sticksandstones
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Scott Schnall
I was late to the last Schnall discussion on the forum so my apologies for the repeat. We are in the same position as several…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Sofa Constructed in the Home for Space Challenged Room?
Hello Brownstoners, Can anyone recommend a furniture company that builds sofas in the home? We are looking to purchase a sofa for the lower level…
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sherry.parnes
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Removing extension
If I want to remove a one level extension from the back of our building do I need a permit? It has no foundation and…
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