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macnology

in Inspection 10 years and 6 months ago

electrical inspection on unpermitted job

we are doing a small renovation which we have NOT filed, even though it probably should have been (long story here). all good so far,…

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macnology

in Inspection 10 years and 6 months ago

electrical inspection on unpermitted job

we are doing a small renovation which we have NOT filed, even though it probably should have been (long story here). all good so far,…

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beyonddesigns

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago

Cost of Removing Walls

Moving into a brownstone in Bed-Stuy. Old owners built lots of internal, non-structural walls that we would like to remove. Any way to estimate the…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

msmina

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago

Average wait time for Alt-1 on Commercial Property.

I’m in the process of renting a commercial space that needs to have the Certificate of Occupancy changed. I’m filing an Alt-1 due to this…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

chmod

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago

upholstery

I have a couch that needs to be rebuilt and recovered. Any recommendations? Thank-you. chmod

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

eflatbush203

in Property Management 12 years and 6 months ago

Need a Management Co. for a 6 Unit Bldg in East Flatbush..

I am looking for an affordable management company to manage a six unit building in the East Flatbush area. Any suggestions?

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

crackedstucco

in Property Management 11 years and 7 months ago

Property management recommendations for very small condo

Hi all – our very small (4 unit) condo in Brownstone Brooklyn is looking for a small management company to help us look after affairs.…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

workisfun

in Insulation 10 years and 6 months ago

Insulation under slab

We are pouring a new slab on our ground level. We were strongly advised to lay a vapor barrier first and then use 2″ Polyiso,…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

kcgreatjones

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago

Expediter Recommendation??

Hi All: Has anybody worked an expediter and loved him or her? I think our appliances need to be permitted with the DOB before we…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

carmenf

in Brownstoner 10 years and 6 months ago

Brownstoner meetup, this Thurs, Oct 15, 7pm @ Union Hall

Hey everyone- Just a reminder that I’m (attempting!) to organize a meetup this Thursday, Oct 15 at 7pm at Union Hall (http://www.unionhallny.com/) I am not…

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carmenf

in Brownstoner 10 years and 6 months ago

Brownstoner meetup, this Thurs, Oct 15, 7pm @ Union Hall

Hey everyone- Just a reminder that I’m (attempting!) to organize a meetup this Thursday, Oct 15 at 7pm at Union Hall (http://www.unionhallny.com/) I am not…

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carmenf

in Brownstoner 10 years and 6 months ago

Brownstoner meetup, this Thurs, Oct 15, 7pm @ Union Hall

Hey everyone- Just a reminder that I’m (attempting!) to organize a meetup this Thursday, Oct 15 at 7pm at Union Hall (http://www.unionhallny.com/) I am not…

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beyonddesigns

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago

Cost of Removing Walls

Moving into a brownstone in Bed-Stuy. Old owners built lots of internal, non-structural walls that we would like to remove. Any way to estimate the…

0

beyonddesigns

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago

Cost of Removing Walls

Moving into a brownstone in Bed-Stuy. Old owners built lots of internal, non-structural walls that we would like to remove. Any way to estimate the…

0

beyonddesigns

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago

Cost of Removing Walls

Moving into a brownstone in Bed-Stuy. Old owners built lots of internal, non-structural walls that we would like to remove. Any way to estimate the…

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sjh50

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago

Custom Foam Moldings for Crown

Hi all, As an alternative to creating replica plaster moldings, I’ve read that you can foam (or a similar material) moldings made, cover them in…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

jumping

in Decks and Porches 10 years and 6 months ago

Concrete porch coating?

I’m looking to put a paintable coating on my concrete porch and steps. Every few months I try to patch it back together with caulks…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

parkslopemom

in Roofers 10 years and 6 months ago

Repair/replace glass in storm window

Any recommendations on glass repair that will come to your house and either pick up or replace on site in Brownstone Brooklyn?

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mouster728

in Garden Design and Maintenance 10 years and 6 months ago

Logs wanted for community garden flower beds

Park Slope’s newest community garden, _GreenSpace on Fourth_, is looking for a free source of logs to create raised flower beds. Ideally we need about…

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dawntawn

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago

Anthropologie Lighting Fixtures - quality?

Hi, We are considering a chandelier from Anthropolgie. We’ve never bought from them before.. How is the quality? How does it compare to School House…

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