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avanvoor
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Horsehair Pipe Insulation
The pipes in our basement have what I have been describing as horsehair insulation on them. It’s a bit frayed in sections and must be…
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ccal76
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Legalizing the extension in Clinton Hill -anyone went through it?
I have a 4 Fam brownstone that has an extension that was done in either late 80s or early 90s (before my purchase) that I…
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deanbh
in Roofers 10 years and 7 months ago
Speedbump on suburban road !!
I’ve just found out that the NYC DOT intend to put a speedbump on a suburban road that gets a fair amount of traffic right…
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workisfun
in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 7 months ago
Air conditioning recoup?
Hi landlords, We are considering installing a/c (likely minisplits) into our rental unit. We assume that rent would go up, though we’re not sure whether…
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deva
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Looking for AC/Cooling Specialist Recommedation
Anyone can recommend a reliable, reasonable and professional HVAC firm that deals with standard central air installations and issues? Having hard time finding someone responsive…
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sophiapoul
in Conversion 10 years and 7 months ago
Converting B3 Family back to Two Family
We are looking at a two family house that is being used as a single family. The realtor and the DOB BIS shows the B3-…
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afrodytka8585
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
ISO affordable plaster craftsman
I am looking for a skills- but affordable- plaster craftsman to partially restore and paint ceiling medallions and crown moldings in a Clinton Hill brownstone.…
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lauraatlantern
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Do I need an MEP Engineer?
I am in the planning process of gut renovating and providing an addition and new CofO to a stick built house in Brooklyn. The house…
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condo4ny
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
b3-2 zoned - demo and ground up as 4 family? what is process?
Hi I own a property in kings county that is zoned as b3-2\. Has anyone converted it into a 4 family. I would like to…
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chemosphere
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
porches enclosed by wrought iron bars
Are floor to ceiling wrought iron bars legal to enclose a porch? like so: https://www.google.com/maps/@40.644054,-73.9459419,3a,37.5y,270.82h,91.2t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s4YTdIKTKdIkpHZJDtdg7JA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Does one need a permit for that? Does it affect…
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lindon
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Fabulous HASTENS LUXURIA in NYC (Manhattan) FOR SALE!!!
I’m selling my fabulous NATURAL CHECK colored Hästens LUXURIA MEDIUM TENSION MATTRESS, BJX LUXURY TOPPER w/ matching SPLIT-BASE PLATFORM & DAVID HEADBOARD (HIGH) divan set…
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lindon
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Fabulous HASTENS LUXURIA in NYC (Manhattan) FOR SALE!!!
I’m selling my fabulous NATURAL CHECK colored Hästens LUXURIA MEDIUM TENSION MATTRESS, BJX LUXURY TOPPER w/ matching SPLIT-BASE PLATFORM & DAVID HEADBOARD (HIGH) divan set…
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lindon
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Fabulous HASTENS LUXURIA in NYC (Manhattan) FOR SALE!!!
I’m selling my fabulous NATURAL CHECK colored Hästens LUXURIA MEDIUM TENSION MATTRESS, BJX LUXURY TOPPER w/ matching SPLIT-BASE PLATFORM & DAVID HEADBOARD (HIGH) divan set…
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argylerd
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
LOOKING FOR SOURCE FOR PORCH COLUMNS
Anyone know where I can buy new or used wood porch columns? I need round columns 7 1/2 tall with a diameter of 10″-12″. Any…
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smithmia
in Other 10 years and 7 months ago
Dead landlord
My landlord died a year ago. His çompanion is in charge of his estate and she is refusing to renew tenants leases. She is also…
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ccal76
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Legalizing the extension in Clinton Hill -anyone went through it?
I have a 4 Fam brownstone that has an extension that was done in either late 80s or early 90s (before my purchase) that I…
0
avanvoor
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Horsehair Pipe Insulation
The pipes in our basement have what I have been describing as horsehair insulation on them. It’s a bit frayed in sections and must be…
0
avanvoor
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Horsehair Pipe Insulation
The pipes in our basement have what I have been describing as horsehair insulation on them. It’s a bit frayed in sections and must be…
0
avanvoor
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Horsehair Pipe Insulation
The pipes in our basement have what I have been describing as horsehair insulation on them. It’s a bit frayed in sections and must be…
0
redflux
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Brass 4-Poster Bed circa 1910-ish, STUNNING. Simmons mfg. Antique EXCELLENT cond
Simmons mfg. Solid Brass 4-Poster Bed, all original, Excellent condition! (circa 1910) This gorgeous brass bed has been in my family since the 1960s, and…
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