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deanbh

in Legal 11 years and 6 months ago

And they said we'd never win.......

Well folks for some of the long timers you might know the story – http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/forums/topic/con-ed-being-aholes-but-we-are-persevering/ But the long and the short of it…..we finally got…

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mozeeatupu

in Building Code 11 years and 6 months ago

Need Local Law 10/99

Anyone know where I can get a copy of Local Law 10/99 Sprinklering of Residential Buildings? Somewhere online would be great, as I can’t find…

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jogdiddy22

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago

Moving Sale- Many great items-vintage & new

SATURDAY-OCT. 25 10am-3pm 70-03 68 Street, 2nd Floor – Glendale, Queens Mahogany Cedar Lined Hope Chest Gov. Winthrop Secretary Desk Mahogany Bedroom Set-5 piece Butler…

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jogdiddy22

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago

Moving Sale- Many great items-vintage & new

SATURDAY-OCT. 25 10am-3pm 70-03 68 Street, 2nd Floor – Glendale, Queens Mahogany Cedar Lined Hope Chest Gov. Winthrop Secretary Desk Mahogany Bedroom Set-5 piece Butler…

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bagofbricks

in Heating 11 years and 6 months ago

When are you turning your heat on?

Or maybe a better question might be.. Have you turned your heat on yet?

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brooklyntoqueens

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 6 months ago

Shower plumbing and rough-ins

Our architect designed the showers to be placed inside the brick wall. The GC is saying that this is not ideal because in case something…

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yanks21

in Masonry 14 years and 7 months ago

Reputable company to strip paint off rear brick facade and repoint some areas?

Any suggestions?  Thanks!

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quincystreet

in Legal 11 years and 6 months ago

Party Wall

Hi All, The house next door to mine is being flipped. It was demo-ed down to the 4 walls. They maxed out the square footage…

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meme2

in Furniture 11 years and 6 months ago

Cedar wardrobe for sale $175

Solid Wood and Fully Cedar lined. It has 4 cedar drawers & fully lined cedar closet . This piece is solid wood and completely lined…

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meme2

in Furniture 11 years and 6 months ago

Cedar wardrobe for sale $175

Solid Wood and Fully Cedar lined. It has 4 cedar drawers & fully lined cedar closet . This piece is solid wood and completely lined…

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fitch

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago

Ladder to Roof Hatch - Wood to Steel

Hi all, Hoping someone has a recommendation for me. Our roof hatch is accessed by a wooden ladder that I would like to have replaced…

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njs

in Exteriors 12 years and 8 months ago

James Hardie siding installation

We want to re-side our frame house with James Hardie siding. Brownstoners have recommended T&A Carpentry, but they don’t seem to answer emails or phone…

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Updated 11 years and 6 months ago

williamsburgguys

in Tile 11 years and 6 months ago

Free grout and plaster

Time to clean out the basement storage room of stuff I will never use. If anyone wants free plaster and grout, I have to give…

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Updated 11 years and 6 months ago

dxdamico

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago

2 Story Limestone renovation

Hello Brownstoner, We are in contract on a 2 story limestone and we are looking for a contractor for the full renovation. We would like…

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mozeeatupu

in Building Code 11 years and 6 months ago

Need Local Law 10/99

Anyone know where I can get a copy of Local Law 10/99 Sprinklering of Residential Buildings? Somewhere online would be great, as I can’t find…

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enew555

in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago

Contractor is bankrupt

Can I get a another one to finish his work which is 95% done and have them close out his permits. I would also hire…

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drhuxtable

in For Sale 11 years and 6 months ago

Refrigerator, 2 Electric Ranges for Sale Great condition

Hey Brownstoners, I bought some appliances before starting my renovation, but of course, plans changed and I no longer need them. They are in great…

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Updated 11 years and 6 months ago

bexcellent

in Building Code 11 years and 6 months ago

No C of O and subtractions from property

So I’m hopefully buying a little house in Midwood that was built in 1920\. It has no C of O and no real red flags…

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zhideng

in Heating and Cooling 11 years and 6 months ago

Hot water takes a while

I googled a bit and found that if I add a hot water re-circulation pump it would help deliver hot water much quicker. I also…

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w3sl3ysnip3s

in Legal 11 years and 6 months ago

Scared to buy renovated townhouse without DOB renovation permits

Greetings Brownstoners. My wife and I have been trying to buy a townhouse in Bushwick/Bed-Stuy for 2 years now. We have looked at many house…

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