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zhoushi
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 11 months ago
Purchasing property w ECB Violation and property needs cosmetic work
I am in process of purchasing a house in bed-stuy with an old/existing ECB violation. Fine paid, but not certified. Details pasted at end of…
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zhoushi
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 11 months ago
Purchasing property w ECB Violation and property needs cosmetic work
I am in process of purchasing a house in bed-stuy with an old/existing ECB violation. Fine paid, but not certified. Details pasted at end of…
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bdeinhardt
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
marble mantelpiece for sale Carroll Gardens
I have a lovely Italianate marble mantelpiece and fireplace grille I am selling. Very good condition. Unpainted. Still installed. You would have to remove. bdeinhardt…
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bdeinhardt
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
marble mantelpiece for sale Carroll Gardens
I have a lovely Italianate marble mantelpiece and fireplace grille I am selling. Very good condition. Unpainted. Still installed. You would have to remove. bdeinhardt…
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bdeinhardt
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
marble mantelpiece for sale Carroll Gardens
I have a lovely Italianate marble mantelpiece and fireplace grille I am selling. Very good condition. Unpainted. Still installed. You would have to remove. bdeinhardt…
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sbl1sbl
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
Window inserts
Does anyone have experience with interior window inserts (like “indows”) and can someone recommend a contractor, again experienced, who can measure and install them? I…
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brooklynj
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Minimum distance from window for dryer vent
Can a dryer vent be installed in a window soffit above a window? One architect has told me that it is ok as long as…
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brooklynj
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Minimum distance from window for dryer vent
Can a dryer vent be installed in a window soffit above a window? One architect has told me that it is ok as long as…
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brooklynj
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Minimum distance from window for dryer vent
Can a dryer vent be installed in a window soffit above a window? One architect has told me that it is ok as long as…
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fitch
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Small Bathrooms & Plumbing Codes
Hi Guys, Question: We own a 2-Family in Bed-Stuy that retains the original configuration on the Parlor and top floor. In the original layout, the…
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anne_nyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
ISO Recs for architects or design/build?
We are in the first stages of planning a renovation on our Gowanus townhouse. We have lived here for nearly 10 years and have a…
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runt876
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
How much to rent apartment?
I’m about to list my one bedroom rental on the market in North Crown Heights, and I was wondering how landlords determine the approximate rent.…
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ps158
in Fencing 10 years and 11 months ago
fence issue with neighbor
(sorry for the long post…) There is a 1-2′ high retaining wall that separates our yard from our next door neighbor’s. Their yard is 1-2’…
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freespirit
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
CO question
Good afternoon, all I have a question in regards to the CO issue – I have a 100 year old house with no CO on…
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ermagod
in Legal 10 years and 11 months ago
Full Stop Work Order Court Case: Attorney?
We received a “full stop work order” because a DOB inspector “saw signs of work” being done in an unlocked vacant apartment (tools out, lumber…
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CGmodern
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
Window replacement advice
Hi! Looking for some advice on replacing all of the windows on the front of our 3 story brick townhouse. Has anyone ever done a…
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ermagod
in Legal 10 years and 11 months ago
Full Stop Work Order Court Case: Attorney?
We received a “full stop work order” because a DOB inspector “saw signs of work” being done in an unlocked vacant apartment (tools out, lumber…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
New Gas Water Heater
My plumber is asking $1,800 to install a 75 gallon water heater and $2,100 for a 100 gallon, is that a fair price?
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