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ditmarsman
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 9 years and 5 months ago
Oil Tank Removal FDNY Permit Gas Conversion
Hi Everyone, I was curious if someone knew the answer to this. I have just completed an oil to gas conversion. Previously I had to…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Master Plumber Help Desperately needed!
Master Plumber help needed- This is a long one and I hope someone is able to help or give some suggestions. We completed a gut…
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mschmonsky
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Trespa Exterior Home Siding
We’re thinking about using Trespa Pura NFC siding for the back facade of our home. The sample looks great, but I worry that the faux…
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laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Door bell, Alarm systems & keyless Entry
We live in an area in bed stuy where it is not an option for a package to ever be left outside our door without…
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Security/Alarm System
Does anyone have any advice on alarm systems and companies out there? There appears to be a crack den directly opposite my house and during…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Zoning - Development - Greenwood Heights
How can I find out what the zoning restrictions are? A lot next door to my house is being sold for development and I want…
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benoit
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Paints removal recommendation
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robino
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
How to solve this parking issue..
Hello, I recently purchased a semi detached house(R4-1) in brooklyn, it has a shared driveway about 8 feet wide, toward the end there are 2…
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gtqzgylxbzwadks
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Putting up medallion
I have a medallion that is part of house but was falling off and we need someone to put it back up. Anyone know someone…
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Brooklynreno
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Experience with Dept. of Consumer Affairs complaints against contractors?
Dear Brownstoner readers, This is my first time posting here, and it’s a big one, at least for me. I have a financial dispute with…
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juliaalexis
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
soundproofing floors
does anyone have some experience in trying to cut down on impact and/or flanking noise between floors? i am feeling my best course of action…
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flembo
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Replacement Windows
Hi there, Looking to replace the windows on a non-landmarked Brownstone in Bed-Stuy. We would like wooden windows (Marvin or similar) but are unsure whether…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Complete Kitchen for Sale - Poggenpohl -- $14,000
A gorgeous, top-of-the-line custom kitchen designed for a loft building in Tribeca. Removed when the apartment was converted to a duplex. Features: Limed oak Poggenpohl…
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andord
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
2 x Marble mantle / Fireplace for sale - photos - Boerum Hill
I am looking to sell two marble fireplaces which are being taken out of our house in Boerum hill. They need to find new homes…
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jazzboy321
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Kitchen reno
I’m looking for someone to help in the redesign of my small kitchen here in Bed-Stuy….if people have some suggestions I’d love to hear from…
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reagan9000
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
How often do I need to have my gas chimney cleaned?
Every year, I ignore frequent, high-pressure calls from a commercial chimney sweep service who are looking to sweep the flue for my gas boiler for…
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Window guards
Yet another question – as Landlord to a family with a young child, do I have to install window guards, or can the tenant waive…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Any way to add a volume control or off button to an apartment intercom?
The intercom buzzer is super loud and keeps waking our baby. The intercom panel is older and looks like photo and just has 3 buttons:…
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