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rheawong
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years ago
Gas Authorization: how long does this take?
How long have you waited for a “gas authorization” from the DOB? I’ve been hitting the refresh on the BIS site for 3 weeks, and…
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mykonos
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Contractor needed to finish my brownstone.
Can anyone recommend a good, honest contractor who specializes in brownstones ? Need asap. Thank you very much.
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peaceout
in General Discussion 10 years ago
It's that time of year: Window Installers
Yes, it is that time of year. And we get to replace our windows, sorely needed. We very like Marvin, last time we worked with…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 10 years ago
It's that time of year: Window Installers
Yes, it is that time of year. And we get to replace our windows, sorely needed. We very like Marvin, last time we worked with…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Tenant's Utility Costs?
hi all, i’m curious… i would like to know what my tenant’s utility bills are. it’s not a must-know, but i am curious as to…
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karenede
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Garden maintenance
Hello. I’m looking for some basic garden maintenance for a brownstone backyard. Spring cleanup, lawn care, periodic maintenance. We like to do the planting ourselves…
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karenede
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Garden maintenance
Hello. I’m looking for some basic garden maintenance for a brownstone backyard. Spring cleanup, lawn care, periodic maintenance. We like to do the planting ourselves…
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karenede
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Searching for a photograph of the rear of Columbia Heights
I am searching for a photograph of the rear of the homes on Columbia Heights prior to 1965, showing backyards, fencing, etc. This would be…
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karenede
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Searching for a photograph of the rear of Columbia Heights
I am searching for a photograph of the rear of the homes on Columbia Heights prior to 1965, showing backyards, fencing, etc. This would be…
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richardpoe
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Listings
Why can’t I access my listings?
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workisfun
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Tenant's Utility Costs?
hi all, i’m curious… i would like to know what my tenant’s utility bills are. it’s not a must-know, but i am curious as to…
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pemco-supply
in General Discussion 10 years ago
When your contractor will not finish the job...
Need the advice of the Browstoner community. After a gut reno, we had an electrical signoff 5 months ago and have been waiting for the…
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leeethan147
in Exteriors 10 years ago
Bluestone replacement in front of Brownstone
My prior owners removed the bluestone in the front yard of our house and replaced it with slate. The slate is not in bad shape.…
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paddymonahan
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Proper time / channel to ask landlord for improvements
I live in a rent stabilized apartment and am about to resign a two-year lease because I like the apartment in general, but our bathtub…
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snvorqkavci
in Doors & Windows 10 years ago
Window header replacement in stone facade
We have 2 windows with damaged headers and need to replace the header and windows. The windows are in our stone façade. My question is…
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dano1182
in Landscaping 14 years and 5 months ago
Don't want a tree
Can I request a tree NOT be planted in front of my house? We enjoy the sun light and do not want it blocked by…
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slopduck
in General Contractors 12 years and 9 months ago
Contractor recommendation for ceiling replacement/pocket door installation
I have an accepted offer on apartment in Sunset Park, but before closing I would like to get some estimates on the ability/cost of replacing…
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