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ps158
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
antennae / cable TV issues (or rather, no-cable TV)
We have a flatscreen LG TV, purchased around 2012\. We had a cheap digital antennae that worked great in our Park Slope apartment. Now we’re…
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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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kcc414
in Landmarks 10 years and 7 months ago
Landmarked - exterior alterations without permit?
Forgive me for not knowing exactly how to phrase this questions, and for not knowing what I am even talking about? We are in the…
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reuven-tenam
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone Facade Work
Hi, We’re looking to redo the entire façade our brownstone, along with the stoop. Is it typical for the contract to provide for a guarantee…
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kcc414
in Landmarks 10 years and 7 months ago
Landmarked - exterior alterations without permit?
Forgive me for not knowing exactly how to phrase this questions, and for not knowing what I am even talking about? We are in the…
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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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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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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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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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drosenberg
in For Sale 10 years and 8 months ago
IPE 2X4 decking
I have a roughly 25X25 deck made of IPE 2X4’s of different sizes. They range from roughly 5′ long to 20′ long. Whoever buys would…
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katdov
in Permits 10 years and 7 months ago
Permit filing status
Hello Does anyone know wether I can check online on the status of my permit filing with DOB. I suspect the expeditor is delaying and…
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Stoop gate for sale
Just listed on CL: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/5222690350.html it’s 30″ wide and 33″ high. Heavy cast iron. Only rust is on the top rail not on any of…
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Stoop gate for sale
Just listed on CL: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/5222690350.html it’s 30″ wide and 33″ high. Heavy cast iron. Only rust is on the top rail not on any of…
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sabadodomingo
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Fragile / Deteriorating Neighbor Property
I am prospectively renovating a Brooklyn row house and adding an addition to the rear of the property. The neighboring property is in very poor…
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nancy324
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago
Design Build Recommendations Needed
I’m finally going to start the upgrade to my Brooklyn Heights co-op I have put off for more than 15 years! It needs a lot…
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donaldn
in Conversion 10 years and 7 months ago
Convert from two to three family or live in commercial space?
I own a mixed use commercial building where the ground floor is a commercial space that is very difficult to rent out. The second and…
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tranzfuse
in Sidewalks 10 years and 7 months ago
What is this thing?
We have recently purchased a house and this metal tower thing is on the sidewalk, right outside of our window. Does anyone know what it…
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sabadodomingo
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Fragile / Deteriorating Neighbor Property
I am prospectively renovating a Brooklyn row house and adding an addition to the rear of the property. The neighboring property is in very poor…
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