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BigGuy22

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Glass Coffee Table - Excellent Condition - $200

Distressed glass coffee table for sale in excellent condition -VERY sturdy coffee table -Glass top gives a clean, sleek look especially in smaller spaces -Easy…

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BigGuy22

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Pier 1 Armoire- Excellent Condition - $400

-Distressed -Ton of storage (Can hang or use shelves) -Large drawer on bottom Retail- $1,000 Selling for- $400.00

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BigGuy22

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

End table - Mint Condition - $150

Beautiful Pier 1 end table for sale -Great for sofa end table or bedroom end table -Will match any decor -Can hold plates, drinks, remotes,…

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BigGuy22

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

Large Sectional Sofa Mint Condition w/ Recliners FOR SALE - $999

We are selling our Sofa. Pics are attached. It is barely used, we are moving and we cannot bring it with us unfortunately. If you’re…

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brooklyngal888

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

Left Over Bath tubs for sale (New) - $400 (Includes drains)

4 brand new never used Kohler Archer k-1123-0 bath tubs with drains (Clearflo k-7272) for sale. Each tub was originally purchased for $665, each drain…

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jlqnsny

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 11 months ago

How to confirm a house built in 1920s has a garage

The house we bought was built in 1920s and it currently does not have a garage. Information on DOB website did not show garage. However,…

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chestnut

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago

Need an radiant heat installer

Already tried Gateway whose receptionist says they’re too busy to come look at the job. Any other recommendations? Thanks!

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flutang

in Lawyers and legal service 10 years and 11 months ago

Lawyer for Easement dispute

Looking for an affordable real estate attorney who does good work who can help with quick turnaround on an easement issue in Brooklyn. Recommendations?

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lz26

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago

Code for building metal deck -- please help!!

We are changing the CofO in a brownstone from a 6 to a 2 family and are building a deck — so need to make…

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pfmnyc

in Heating and Cooling 11 years ago

Maintenance Contract for Forced Air and Mini-Split

Hello dear Brownstoners – Looking for someone to maintain our HVAC system. We recently installed a Fujitsu mini split system on the top (4th) floor…

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mag

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Like Kind Property

I own a legal two family house and am thinking of selling it, buying a legal three. The three family house is of lesser value,…

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shbrooklyn

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Looking for garbage & cleaning person for small coop bulding

Hi, I live in a self managed 10 unit brownstone (5 floors) in Park Slope. We are currently looking for someone to do our garbage…

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lockjam

in Construction 14 years and 4 months ago

Are you thinking of using Vanderbilt Brownstones Kitchens and Baths?

Don’t.  They used to be Clinton Hill Design & Build, also referred to on this forum as CHDB.  I used them to renovate my brownstone,…

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brandonser

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

American Water sewer Line insurance program

I had to re-post after my original post in 2013\. I mentioned that I had the insurance for several of my investment homes and had…

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lz26

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago

Code for building metal deck -- please help!!

We are changing the CofO in a brownstone from a 6 to a 2 family and are building a deck — so need to make…

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basementbound

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Deck Regulations

Planning to build a deck. I was told that the sides of a wooden deck must be at least 3ft from adjacent properties. Seems to…

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pkudder

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago

A General Contractor and Master Craftsman - recommendation

I enthusiastically recommend JC Martin Renovation. He did several projects for us in FG. Not only is he professional and knowledgeable; he is someone who…

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lakethoreau

in Doors & Windows 10 years and 11 months ago

Need pocket shutters for old Victorian

In need of multiple pairs. If you have any, please let me know. Thank you.

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Augustiner

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

why salt is not a good idea

… photo taken yesterday at City Hall

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bedstuytownhouse

in Tile 10 years and 11 months ago

Penny round expert installer? Looking for referrals

Hi brownstoners, Looking for recos for a tile contractor that is an expert in installing penny round tile. Nothing worse than seeing the seams on…

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