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cityrat
in Building Code 10 years ago
Permits and occupancy: Is there a law that exempts 1-2 family?
Hello, kind brownstoner folks, We’re in the midst of filing for renovation permits with the DOB for a four-story 1890s townhouse we purchased in 2014…
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tcflatbsh
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 10 months ago
chimney height, pitched roof?
The brick chimney on my colonial house is in rough shape. I received a quote to replace it with a steel pipe (after relining the…
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justinh
in Property Management 12 years and 5 months ago
Property Management recommendations for two-family?
We have a two-family brownstone and will be renting one unit. We travel a lot, so we’re looking for a property manager for a single…
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BrownstonerConcierge
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Up for grabs: a safe from a reader
A reader sent in these photos of a safe with the following: “We recently rented an office on Coney Island Avenue near Cortelyou Road. Previous…
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deislandgirl
in Electricians 11 years and 9 months ago
Need Computer/Networking person to connect ethernet in house
Can anyone recommend a good networking/IT consultant who can connect my new modem back to the ethernet ports set up throughout the house? The system…
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AnArchitect
in About Brooklyn 10 years ago
Helical Piles for 4 Story Addition to Brownstone
Here’s a blurb on the technical details of how a 4 story addition to a browstone will be constructed on very poor soil conditions: [agenciegroup.com/townhouse-addition](http://agenciegroup.com/townhouse-structural-engineer/)…
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vszqjrbctm
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Best place in BK to purchase vegetable seedlings?
We’re going beyond the Home Depot staples of tomatoes & peppers and are looking to plant things like Broccoli, Eggplant, etc. Recommendations for nurseries or…
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jenniferrodstrom
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years ago
Work Without Permit Violation - Expediter / Firm advice to help cure
First post here. I was investigated and was slapped with a Work Without Permit Violation for removing a non-load bearing interior wall and capping plumbing…
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stickerhappy
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years ago
Adding stairs to combine / duplex apartments - to code?
We have thought about adding a set of stairs to combine two apartments that are on top of eachother. Both apartments will retain their main…
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mr.-michael
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Looking for victorian brownstone entry doors
anyone have or know where i can get exterior brownstone doors not too expensive?
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melregan
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Architect, interior designer or contractor? Or a combo?
Hi. I’d like to remodel my kitchen. I’m interested in a new layout, not simply tearing out old cabinets/appliances and replacing them with new ones.…
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grant.binder
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Construction dust coming into my house
A house next door (previously abandoned) is being gutted and the dust is coming straight into my house and my tenant’s apartment – not to…
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grant.binder
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Construction dust coming into my house
A house next door (previously abandoned) is being gutted and the dust is coming straight into my house and my tenant’s apartment – not to…
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vszqjrbctm
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Best place in BK to purchase vegetable seedlings?
We’re going beyond the Home Depot staples of tomatoes & peppers and are looking to plant things like Broccoli, Eggplant, etc. Recommendations for nurseries or…
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BrownstoneDuplex
in General Discussion 10 years ago
FOR SALE: 10 Piece Antique Mahogany Dining Room Set
Looking for a quick sale. Set includes table with two self storing leaves, Breakfront , sideboard and server, 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs.…
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BrownstoneDuplex
in General Discussion 10 years ago
FOR SALE: 10 Piece Antique Mahogany Dining Room Set
Looking for a quick sale. Set includes table with two self storing leaves, Breakfront , sideboard and server, 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs.…
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chrisriddle
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Marble Fireplace Mantel for Sale
I am selling this beautiful hand carved mantel in carrara marble. Comes from a Victorian house that was built in the second half of the…
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chrisriddle
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Marble Fireplace Mantel for Sale
I am selling this beautiful hand carved mantel in carrara marble. Comes from a Victorian house that was built in the second half of the…
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