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dangermouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Why/How would HPD slow a closing?

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

dangermouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Why/How would HPD slow a closing?

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wtrowhouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Outdoor storage for bikes/strollers: allowed and permit needed?

I own a two family row house with a small front patio. I was considering building a small wooden storage shed to hold my tenants’…

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wtrowhouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Outdoor storage for bikes/strollers: allowed and permit needed?

I own a two family row house with a small front patio. I was considering building a small wooden storage shed to hold my tenants’…

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vitent640

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

For Sale: Beautiful marble fireplace mantle

It has an incredible and very unusual keystone. It is located in Clinton Hill and needs to be uninstalled by the buyer. Email me at…

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vitent640

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

For Sale: Beautiful marble fireplace mantle

It has an incredible and very unusual keystone. It is located in Clinton Hill and needs to be uninstalled by the buyer. Email me at…

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katdov

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Extorted by plumber - Update

In advance, thanks everyone for your advice on previous post. So the story continues – the tenant is in the apartment and the radiators are…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

reupjosh

in Exteriors 9 years and 4 months ago

Concrete specialist needed for outside stoop / porch.

Looking for recommendations on a concrete specialist. My home has a concrete porch on the front of the building connected to the stoop. It needs…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

stuyheights

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

FOR SALE - Restoration Hardware FOUCAULT'S ORB CHANDELIER

https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod690052&categoryId=cat5700030 Listed for $1295.00 In very good condition, wrapped in bubble paper. Never used. First $500 takes it.

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stuyheights

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

FOR SALE - Restoration Hardware FOUCAULT'S ORB CHANDELIER

https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod690052&categoryId=cat5700030 Listed for $1295.00 In very good condition, wrapped in bubble paper. Never used. First $500 takes it.

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jonathanaaronkaye

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Fireplace Mantel

If anyone is planning a renovation and no longer in need of their original marble fireplace mantel, please contact me as I’m looking to buy…

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starfish11040

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Need painter rec - nothing fancy

I need to have a studio apartment painted for rental. Looking for inexpensive but decent and reliable painter. Should take maybe two full days (if…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

homely

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

For Sale: Victorian Iron Window Guard

I have one iron window guard. For details, email: jakarr216@gmail.com [Ironbars – 1](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Cr93:ironbars1.jpg.jpg) [Ironbars – 2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:b39x:ironbars2.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

anonCH

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Convert garage/former stable to usable space?

We want to know how we could legally convert a garage, which is behind our semi attached house to usable space. We could use it…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

dmdesmond

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

task rabbit or other hourly price handyman work?

Has anyone used task rabbit or another online service to book handymen at a set hourly price? I see that they do small electrical and…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

stevecym

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

FREE Two 1 1/4 inch Danfoss Thermostatic Radiator Valves & 1 Control Unit

I have two 1 1/4″ Danfoss STRAIGHT control valves and 1 control unit. These are for 2 pipe systems. These are free to the first…

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stevecym

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

FREE Two 1 1/4 inch Danfoss Thermostatic Radiator Valves & 1 Control Unit

I have two 1 1/4″ Danfoss STRAIGHT control valves and 1 control unit. These are for 2 pipe systems. These are free to the first…

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starfish11040

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Need painter rec - nothing fancy

I need to have a studio apartment painted for rental. Looking for inexpensive but decent and reliable painter. Should take maybe two full days (if…

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zhoushi

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Duplex brownstone w Single Gas Heater - Heat not circulating in some rooms

Hi. I have a two unit brownstone with a duplex over a duplex; have a gas-heater which heats water, and circulates through copper pipes all…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

workisfun

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Insurance and non-filed work

If a licensed and insured contractor performs work that is not permitted or filed, would his insurance cover him and the homeowner in the event…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

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