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michaelblatter
in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 9 months ago
Duravit 47 inch double sink for sale - new in box
We mis-measured and this sink is too big. It’s so costly to return so we’d be willing to sell it at a discount from what…
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Suzanne
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 8 months ago
rough costs for built-in bookshelves?
Could anyone give me a cocktail-napkin idea of the costs of built-in bookshelves in Brooklyn? This would be for a wall 8.5 feet long, 7…
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briannarobinson22
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Can't quite afford to buy an apartment ? Partners wanted for townhouse project.
My wife and I (an urban planner and lawyer (formerly of Borough Pres Markowitz office) are looking for partners interested in buying a lot or…
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deancollins
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Metal Framed Decks?
Does anyone here know anyone with experience in building brick to brick decks using metal framing with wood top? We are looking to replace our…
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8104012
in Plumbing 9 years and 9 months ago
Drain Tank
Hey forum, So our 8 family walkup has a drain in the basement that will backup every once in awhile and brown/black water will come…
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jlb2014813078
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Plumber recommendation for a water heater
we decided to replace our 40 Gal AO Smith gas water heater (in the easily accessible cellar. 6 years old and works great – but…
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reagan9000
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Landscaper recommendation
We wanted to replace the weeds, roots, and dead plants in our backyard with hardier greenery, and create more usable space in our backyard. We…
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ashlylallen
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Lease Riders prohibiting AirBNB?
Wondering if there’s anyone out there who has used or signed off on a lease rider that explicitly prohibits the listing of apartments, either whole…
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jlb2014813078
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Plumber recommendation for a water heater
we decided to replace our 40 Gal AO Smith gas water heater (in the easily accessible cellar. 6 years old and works great – but…
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ashlylallen
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Lease Riders prohibiting AirBNB?
Wondering if there’s anyone out there who has used or signed off on a lease rider that explicitly prohibits the listing of apartments, either whole…
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rene
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Marble Fireplace Mantel For Sale
Beautiful old marble mantel fireplace surround in my brownstone that unfortunately just can’t stay due to my plans… Bit dusty in the photos, but in…
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visit.susan
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Creating an apartment in our brownstone
We live in a legal two-family, three floor brownstone (used as a one family now) and want to create an apartment on the top floor.…
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parkslopemom
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Intercom replacement
Any 2016 recommendations on an intercom installation company? Most older listings are no longer in business. Need to replace whole house system in single family.
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hmcghee
in Conversion 9 years and 9 months ago
Conversion of 1-family house in historic district, brooklyn to 2-family unit
Hello, 1) Is it possible to convert a landmarked single family 3 story, row-house to a 2-family, in a historic neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens?…
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parkslopemom
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Intercom replacement
Any 2016 recommendations on an intercom installation company? Most older listings are no longer in business. Need to replace whole house system in single family.
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hmcghee
in Conversion 9 years and 9 months ago
Conversion of 1-family house in historic district, brooklyn to 2-family unit
Hello, 1) Is it possible to convert a landmarked single family 3 story, row-house to a 2-family, in a historic neighborhood of Prospect Lefferts Gardens?…
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Springs
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
History of Long Island Railroad - good for history buffs, geeks, etc
http://digitalarchives.queenslibrary.org/vital/access/services/Download/aql:340/SOURCE1?view=true
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Springs
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
History of Long Island Railroad - good for history buffs, geeks, etc
http://digitalarchives.queenslibrary.org/vital/access/services/Download/aql:340/SOURCE1?view=true
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