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levymiller
in Building Code 10 years and 2 months ago
Revocable Consent - Expeditor or Architect needed
Hi, I need the most cost-effective way to get a revocable consent so I can put a fence on the sidewalk in front of my…
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stella2009
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 2 months ago
Gas Water Heater replacement
We had the cheapest AO Smith 40 Gallon Promax installed exactly 5 years ago (it was under 600$ w/o installation at the time) and it…
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stray-bongo
in Lighting 10 years and 2 months ago
Installing DIY light fixture
I live in a rental and I would like to install a chandelier in the living room. I made the Lindsey Adelman DIY chandelier www.lindseyadelman.com/youmakeitchandelier.…
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fassglass
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Wood Roof Deck questions
I have found the code that limits wood roof decks to 20 percent of the surface, but I’ve heard that for multiple-dwelling COOs, NO wood/combustibles…
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stella2009
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 2 months ago
Gas Water Heater replacement
We had the cheapest AO Smith 40 Gallon Promax installed exactly 5 years ago (it was under 600$ w/o installation at the time) and it…
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kslcb
in Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
Replace existing stairs
Hi We would like to replace the stairs to our basement. We have adequate headroom but the existing opening isn’t 36″. We don’t plan to…
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BobMarvin
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Water Dripping Through Your Skylight? A public service message from an old-time
Don’t worry?it happens whenever their’s a real blizzard?heavy snow combined with strong wind. Snow blows through the skylight housing vents, melts on the leaded glass…
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2345bcde
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
For Sale: 1931 American Standard Modernus toilet bowls with tank and lid
We have 2 American Standard Modernus white toilet bowls with tank and lid for sale. Made in 1931\. In good vintage condition considering their age.…
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2345bcde
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
For Sale: 1931 American Standard Modernus toilet bowls with tank and lid
We have 2 American Standard Modernus white toilet bowls with tank and lid for sale. Made in 1931\. In good vintage condition considering their age.…
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2345bcde
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
For Sale: 1931 American Standard Modernus toilet bowls with tank and lid
We have 2 American Standard Modernus white toilet bowls with tank and lid for sale. Made in 1931\. In good vintage condition considering their age.…
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2345bcde
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
For Sale: 1931 American Standard Modernus toilet bowls with tank and lid
We have 2 American Standard Modernus white toilet bowls with tank and lid for sale. Made in 1931\. In good vintage condition considering their age.…
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brooklyn123456
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
FS: Johnson-Handley-Johnson Bedroom Set for sale B/O
Selling my grandfather’s bedroom set, made by Johnson-Handley-Johnson. Marking indicates it was made in the 1950s It’s beautiful mahogany but needs refinishing and a bit…
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brooklyn123456
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
FS: Johnson-Handley-Johnson Bedroom Set for sale B/O
Selling my grandfather’s bedroom set, made by Johnson-Handley-Johnson. Marking indicates it was made in the 1950s It’s beautiful mahogany but needs refinishing and a bit…
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brooklyn123456
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
FS: Johnson-Handley-Johnson Bedroom Set for sale B/O
Selling my grandfather’s bedroom set, made by Johnson-Handley-Johnson. Marking indicates it was made in the 1950s It’s beautiful mahogany but needs refinishing and a bit…
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brooklyn123456
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
FS: Johnson-Handley-Johnson Bedroom Set for sale B/O
Selling my grandfather’s bedroom set, made by Johnson-Handley-Johnson. Marking indicates it was made in the 1950s It’s beautiful mahogany but needs refinishing and a bit…
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gloriag
in Lawyers and legal service 10 years and 2 months ago
Seeking Lawyer Recommendations for Co-op Homeowner vs. Contractor
Hello, Does anyone have a recommendation for a construction litigation lawyer? Dept. of Consumer Affairs informed me that the contractor that renovated my co-op apartment…
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abw01
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Heating system accessment - manhattan
I’m looking for expect Heating company for an accessment.I own a 4 story townhouse. Lived here for 10 years . Spent lots of money on…
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maikalee
in Security 10 years and 8 months ago
Remove window security bars? Or replace them with quick release bars?
I just bought a house in Bed-Stuy (Bainbridge & Ralph Ave). On my block, about half the houses have window security bars, and half do…
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mjdvorkin
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Snow removal Needed - Nirth Crown Heights
Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations of somebody I could use for snow removal this winter? I have a house in North Crown Heights, but will…
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jerryortiz11
in Restaurants and Cafes 10 years and 2 months ago
Atlas Steakhouse, is it worth a visit?
Hey Everybody, I was wondering is someone went to this new Atlas steakhouse http://www.atlassteak.com/. I’m seeing it’s commercials everywhere but I’m not sure if they…
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