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PSGal
in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago
Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?
We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Block-long Stoop Sale
Saturday – 10 to 4\. Lincoln Place between 6th & 7th Av.s
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lissieliss87
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
contractor recommendation -- Chris Lombardi
Chris lombardi (Lombardi Carpentry) just renovated a bathroom for me in my Victorian Ditmas Park house and I feel like I have finally found the…
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cgguy
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
ironwork
Can someone recommend an ironworker to replace/fabricate/mold two finials for an iron gate in addition to welding a piece back on?
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Removing a Fire Escape
I am looking at a four-story brownstone that is zoned as a two family, but is currently configured as an illegal four family. There is…
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mag
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Changing Electric Meters & Installing Two Zoned Heating System
We are considering a two family house in which the electric meters are as follows: one meter is for the top floor; the other meter…
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malikmalik08
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Moving Sale - all furniture must go - couch, table+chairs, cabinet, media center
My husband and I are moving to another apt in Park Slope and selling all our furniture. All has to go by Thursday. See below……
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ditmarsman
in Heating 10 years and 11 months ago
Boiler sizing
In my quest for a new boiler install, I’ve run into a few contractors that size all over the place. One of them measured all…
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BigD
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Solid Wood Door circa 1920
Recently removed a door (and frame/trim) that connected two bedrooms in my Bay Ridge circa 1920 row house. The door is solid wood, unpainted, and…
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brownstoner
in 10 years and 11 months ago
Welcome to Brownstoner forums!
This is internet’s number one place to discuss everything Brownstoner related! You can ask questions, share interesting things, tell stories, help others, or just hang…
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PSGal
in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago
Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?
We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…
0
PSGal
in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago
Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?
We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…
0
PSGal
in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago
Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?
We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…
0
mag
in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago
Certificate of Occupancy
We are negotiating the purchase of a house which does not have a CO. The CO search lists the house as a 2 family w/storefront.…
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lissieliss87
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 11 months ago
bathroom renovation contractor recommendation
Chris Lombardi just renovated a bathroom in my Ditmas Park victorian house. He did a fabulous job and is by far the best contractor I…
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lissieliss87
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 11 months ago
bathroom renovation contractor recommendation
Chris Lombardi just renovated a bathroom in my Ditmas Park victorian house. He did a fabulous job and is by far the best contractor I…
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lissieliss87
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 11 months ago
bathroom renovation contractor recommendation
Chris Lombardi just renovated a bathroom in my Ditmas Park victorian house. He did a fabulous job and is by far the best contractor I…
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PSGal
in Landmarks 10 years and 11 months ago
Is a window-like Patio Door considered a window by Landmarks?
For purposes of the LPC, are windowed patio doors on the back of a building (not-visible from the street) considered to be like windows for…
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