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katdov

in Cellar 10 years and 5 months ago

Underpinning cellar

Hello, I’m about to dig down in a cellar of my brownstone. The permits are being filed as I type this but I was wondering…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

ckbg420z

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

Brand New In the box Kohler 'Purist' Bathroom Hardware

3x Kohler ‘Purist’ Pivoting toilet paper holder. Polished Chrome. Excellent unused condition. $45 each or all three for $90. http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Purist%C2%AE+pivoting+toilet+tissue+holder/productDetail/Purist%C2%AE/428367.htm 4x Kohler ‘Purist’ Polished Chrome…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

workisfun

in Insulation 10 years and 5 months ago

Where to buy EPS Rigid Insulation

Does anyone know where I can buy 2″ type 9 EPS Rigid Insulation? Thanks.

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

katdov

in Cellar 10 years and 5 months ago

Underpinning cellar

Hello, I’m about to dig down in a cellar of my brownstone. The permits are being filed as I type this but I was wondering…

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arewedoneyet

in Roofers 10 years and 5 months ago

Homeowner's Insurance - Pure, Chubb, others?

I’m looking at my homeowners on my pretty original and updated brownstone and am looking for anyone’s experience good or bad with chubb, pure, liberty…

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8104012

in Renovation 10 years and 5 months ago

Where to start with possible Gut Reno

Hello, My family has grown by one member and our space needs to be completely rethought or we need to move. Before moving is an…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

daroogle

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago

Victorian cast iron floor grates for sale

I have a pair advertised on CL (10″x10″) for $25. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/atq/5309862359.html

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

mystiky

in Masonry 10 years and 5 months ago

Need help on dealing with efflorescence (white) on bricks

Hello everyone, I always appreciated the fact that one can post in such a forum and get good advice / ideas, as it has been…

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daliamist

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 6 months ago

Brick Facade Repair...

Hi, We are gearing up to have our brick facade repaired. The most significant issue is a bulge in the brick. (We also want to…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

tressilliana

in Front and Backyards 10 years and 5 months ago

Yet another post about fences

About 3 months ago my wife and I installed a rear garden fence – 6′ cedar, basic, no need for permits etc. The original fence…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

mykonos

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago

Looking for a highly reputable home building inspector asap please

He/she must specialize in brownstones. Can anyone please recommend/help? Thank you very much.

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

luvzcritters

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago

ISO help with Solar or Gas for hot water heater for coop bld

We are a Coop with 16 Units trying to go as green as we can given that we are doing a new roof and planing…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

steam_man

in General Discussion 12 years and 3 months ago

Images not allowed?

How come you can’t insert images into Forum Posts anymore?

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

madison1218

in Property Management 11 years ago

What to pay tenant/super

What would be the appropriate amount to pay a tenant who is acting as super/property manager for a 4 family brownstone? He occupies the garden…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

soundhoner

in Building Code 10 years and 5 months ago

At what point does a duplex become a third apartment in a two family dwelling?

So let’s say you have a 3 story house with no C of O, which the DoB sees is as a B3-2, 2 family converted…

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bedstgirl20000

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

Bosch Nexxt 500 series Gas Dryer w/pedestal - $150 - prospect heights

This Bosch Next 500 series Gas Dryer is in amazing condition. It’s easy to use and it’s efficient. This sale will come with a separate…

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bedstgirl20000

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

Bosch Nexxt 500 series Gas Dryer w/pedestal - $150 - prospect heights

This Bosch Next 500 series Gas Dryer is in amazing condition. It’s easy to use and it’s efficient. This sale will come with a separate…

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bedstgirl20000

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

Bosch Nexxt 500 series Gas Dryer w/pedestal - $150 - prospect heights

This Bosch Next 500 series Gas Dryer is in amazing condition. It’s easy to use and it’s efficient. This sale will come with a separate…

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sac76

in Conversion 10 years and 5 months ago

1 to 2 Family Conversion in Woodside, Queens.

Hi All, Looking to hire a PE/RA for a 1-2 family conversion in Woodside (11377) with new CofO. Neighborhood zoned R4B, (Queens zoning map 13C),…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

sac76

in Conversion 10 years and 5 months ago

1 to 2 Family Conversion in Woodside, Queens.

Hi All, Looking to hire a PE/RA for a 1-2 family conversion in Woodside (11377) with new CofO. Neighborhood zoned R4B, (Queens zoning map 13C),…

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