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bkonings
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Ethan Allen solid light cherry dining chairs, set of 6, $200 each
~Ethan Allen, similar to Teagan Side Chair ~Solid light cherry with upholstered seat in light yellow ~Set of six (6) for $200 each Beautiful dining…
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bkonings
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Ethan Allen solid light cherry dining table $950
~Ethan Allen Rowan Dining Table ~Light Cherry Wood (solid; no veneer) ~42″ W x 68″ L x 30″ H ~Expandable to 104″ L with 2…
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bkonings
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Ethan Allen solid light cherry dining table $950
~Ethan Allen Rowan Dining Table ~Light Cherry Wood (solid; no veneer) ~42″ W x 68″ L x 30″ H ~Expandable to 104″ L with 2…
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bkonings
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Ethan Allen solid light cherry dining table $950
~Ethan Allen Rowan Dining Table ~Light Cherry Wood (solid; no veneer) ~42″ W x 68″ L x 30″ H ~Expandable to 104″ L with 2…
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bkonings
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Ethan Allen solid light cherry dining table $950
~Ethan Allen Rowan Dining Table ~Light Cherry Wood (solid; no veneer) ~42″ W x 68″ L x 30″ H ~Expandable to 104″ L with 2…
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afarq
in Building Code 10 years and 6 months ago
my complaint was moved to the ERT
We did some light work in the house, very few things that really required a permit but we did not get any permits. One of…
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menierchoc
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 6 months ago
Just received notice that building is now rent stabilized
A friend lives in a small 8 unit rental building that was build within the past 10 years. Last year they received a notice from…
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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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ps158
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 7 months ago
flue vs. duct for boiler / hot water heater - HELP
Our brick chimney was removed, as it was a major hazard since it was pulling away from the rear of the house. We just finished…
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soundhoner
in Flooring 10 years and 7 months ago
Flooring Basics
Hi there, I’d like to fix the flooring on my top floor unit, as it’s quite pitched in this 120 year old brick house, and…
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tm07
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
mason & rendering question
My building needs to replace its bluestone walkway. We got a bid from a mason with excellent Angie’s List credentials, a reasonable bid, and the…
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afarq
in Building Code 10 years and 6 months ago
my complaint was moved to the ERT
We did some light work in the house, very few things that really required a permit but we did not get any permits. One of…
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huesos
in Heating 10 years and 6 months ago
Gas Boiler Not Starting: Need Boiler Tech
We found out this weekend that our gas boiler won’t start. Did the obvious things like check the switch, fuse and water level. The thermostat…
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skylightseeker
in Skylight 12 years and 2 months ago
Bubble Skylight vs. Flat Skylight?
First time posting here! Really love this community. It has been a real resource for us as we go through our renovation! So, we are…
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jennijones
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for structural engineers
My wife and I just bought a 16-foot brownstone in Carroll Gardens. A prior owner removed the wall on the parlor floor between the staircase…
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Augustiner
in Heating 10 years and 6 months ago
anyone had a hydronic wood-pellet oven installed ?
Although there is a small tax incentive for wood-pellet ovens in NY, it seems they’re not installed at all in Brooklyn. One indicator is that…
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CGman
in Roofers 10 years and 6 months ago
Rebuilding fireplace firebox
We need to have the firebox in our fireplace rebuilt, bricks are cracked and loose. Anyone have this done and can give us a ballpark…
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cmu
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Steam Pipe Insulation
I have partially insulated mains in the basement. As the price of those tube-like fiberglass insulators is so high (and it’s a pain to get…
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