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abw01
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Installing Window Boxes on 3 & 4th floor windows
I have 7 window flower boxes which I need bolted to the facade, flush with the window sill back windows: 1/ea on 3 & 4th…
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VAtoBK
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Custom wood doors - Advice please!
I am about 3/4 through a full gut reno of an 1894 brownstone and we need to order doors — starting to see the finish…
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fishermb
in Construction 11 years and 5 months ago
Possible to Convert this layout to 2-BR?
I’ve attached a floorplan to this post, is it possible to convert (I assume it would have to be) the living room space into a…
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mykonos
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
private roof deck on Brooklyn brownstone
I am buying a brownstone in a Bed stuy and need info on code/regulations? My home is 20×45\. What is the max size allowable? Building…
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mykonos
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
private roof deck on Brooklyn brownstone
I am buying a brownstone in a Bed stuy and need info on code/regulations? My home is 20×45\. What is the max size allowable? Building…
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rontas
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Browstone Window Shutters for Sale
Original Brownstone window shutter for sale in perfect condition. $100.00 each set. Dimensions 29″h x 18 1\8″w for each panel total width for one set…
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rontas
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Browstone Window Shutters for Sale
Original Brownstone window shutter for sale in perfect condition. $100.00 each set. Dimensions 29″h x 18 1\8″w for each panel total width for one set…
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bqeresident1
in Home Buying 11 years and 5 months ago
Living Near Highway
Anyone live in a building near the BQE or any other of the highways and have any health concerns or tips for dealing with potential…
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AMCarpentry
in Construction 11 years and 5 months ago
check out this bathroom renovation
http://blog.sweeten.com/2014/10/23/howard-grazynas-sweetened-contemporary-lower-east-side-bath/#comments
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AMCarpentry
in Construction 11 years and 5 months ago
check out this bathroom renovation
http://blog.sweeten.com/2014/10/23/howard-grazynas-sweetened-contemporary-lower-east-side-bath/#comments
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catboot
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Forum is getting Spam-y again
Is there a way we can flag spam posts to the forum?
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markb
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Electrical Permit
I am wrapping up an Alt-2 job in a co-op. The job was filed as a Directive 14\. I know that my contractor pulled permits…
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VAtoBK
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Floor finishing -- Poly alternative
I need to finish new white oak floors and would love to hear from anyone who has used a non-polyurethane solution. I am hoping to…
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VAtoBK
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Custom wood doors - Advice please!
I am about 3/4 through a full gut reno of an 1894 brownstone and we need to order doors — starting to see the finish…
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evesieg
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
homeowners rights regarding neighbors construction
Can anyone offer advice on homeowners rights regarding neighbors construction situation? Our neighbors- a condo building next to us needs to re-do their exterior stucco…
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someonecalleddob
in Exterminator 11 years and 5 months ago
Mice between the walls... what should we do?
Approximately 2 weeks ago I heard mice scurrying between my floors. So I went out and bought some traps. I’ve yet to catch them. There…
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coopfornow
in Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
reglazing
Any recommendations? I want to get a tub re-glazed. I understand that with good care it may last 5-7 years and that would work quite…
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ps158
in Heating 11 years and 5 months ago
has anyone bought a radiator from www.steamradiators.com
Thinking of purchasing the 1-pipe model, Charleston Pro, (http://steamradiators.com/orderingpages/charlestonpro.html) for a few rooms in our house. Has anyone bought these? Do you like them? They…
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