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Augustiner

in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago

Why can't Styrofoam be recycled in NYC?

Just received a $25 ticket for putting some plastic foam packaging from Amazon into the recycling collection (funnily labeled ‘amazon frustration free packaging’). The material…

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jenbo47749

in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago

Ticket for garbage that doesn't belong to us

Hi all Wanted advice on a matter. We were given a ticket for garbage that was put in front of our house. We definitely know…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Shower Temperature and Filteration Products

I live in a NYC co-op and want to renovate my bathroom. In particular I’m looking for a solution that will regulate the shower temperature…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Shower Temperature and Filteration Products

I live in a NYC co-op and want to renovate my bathroom. In particular I’m looking for a solution that will regulate the shower temperature…

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ProHeights66

in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago

Canvas awning for stoop entrance -- sources?

I am redoing my stoop and facade, and replacing the traditional iron gate under the stoop. To prevent rain and snow from accumulating through the…

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designfan

in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago

Ads on the sidewalk in Clinton Hill and Fort Greene

I noticed the attached ad on a sidewalk near the exit from the Clinton-Washington stop on the G train. I saw two more of the…

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Amym718

in Exteriors 9 years and 10 months ago

ISO Recs and advice for below-stoop entrance lighting

I need to light up that spot not for security but so my elderly but independent mother-in-law can see to unlock the gate on the…

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sbbk

in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago

Storefront style doors for patio

We’re looking to add some doors from our dining room to the new deck, I have seen a few homes with nice storefront style doors…

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skeer126

in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago

Decks

Hey guys, i am getting ready to put a walkout on to my parlor level floor in bed stuy and need a reliable deck installer…

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rositagibson

in Exteriors 9 years and 10 months ago

Replacing front stoops

I wish to replace the steps to the front of my house. I think they’re cement? How much would it cost to completely remove the…

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mzmisdacutljvesg

in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago

Is a buidling developer liable for asbestos abatement

An apartment I purchased turns out to have a 5×10 hallway with vinyl asbestos tiles that will need to be removed. I am guessing abatement…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

3 brownstone doors- for sale

I have three doors from a Clinton hill brownstone- built around 1900. 2 four raised panel doors. W original mortise locks- Other one has a…

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mzmisdacutljvesg

in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago

Is a buidling developer liable for asbestos abatement

An apartment I purchased turns out to have a 5×10 hallway with vinyl asbestos tiles that will need to be removed. I am guessing abatement…

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returnrestoration

in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago

Paperwork and such from prospective tenants?

So… I am keeping my coop but moving to a house. We are in contract on the home, so I went ahead and listed my…

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robertbullock

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

exposed edge plywood cabinet specialist?

I’m interested in finding local cabinet makers who do high-quality work with cabinet grade plywood. Love Kerf Design in Seattle — http://kerfdesign.com/ — but pricey…

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trini73diva

in Conversion 9 years and 11 months ago

Convert a brownstone from a 2 family to a 3 family

I have a 2 family brownstone that I want to convert into a 3 family. Basically put a kitchen on the middle floor and a…

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mykonos

in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 10 months ago

Vintage 60's White Porcelain Enamel 4 Burner Gas Stove/Oven

very cool…good condition. This was my grandmother’s…..original owner. She used it up until her passing. Please , serious inquires only……$195…..[IMG_1167](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:6zH9:img_1167.jpg.jpg)

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mykonos

in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 10 months ago

Vintage 60's White Porcelain Enamel 4 Burner Gas Stove/Oven

very cool…good condition. This was my grandmother’s…..original owner. She used it up until her passing. Please , serious inquires only……$195…..[IMG_1167](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:6zH9:img_1167.jpg.jpg)

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oxirix

in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago

Electric Floor Heat

Hello all, I’m in the process of renovating a bathroom and i’m considering replacing the old radiator with electric floor mats (radiant heat) that are…

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citykitty

in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago

Where can I sell a window?

Hi, I have a large brand new window that is the wrong size for our window opening (contractor mistake). Do you know where I could…

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