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ditmarsman
in Insurance 11 years and 6 months ago
Dongbu Insurance
I have been getting some quotes for my multi-family property and have gotten a pretty good price from a company called Dongbu insurance, has anyone…
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guikazoid
in General Discussion 11 years and 6 months ago
Former Strauss Auto Building Development Site 535 4th ave
I came across an article re: property 535 4th ave (http://goo.gl/2Po6kl) which stated that they’re developing “141 rental apartments at the site, which allows for…
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mgreen
in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago
Permit for Pergola?
If I hire someone to build a pergola for our backyard in Brooklyn, do we need to get a NYC Buildings dept. permit?
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Sputnik13
in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago
Contractor Reference
I would like to post a reference for my contractor, who has completed several projects for me. His name is Thahal Beer, and his number…
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ditmarsman
in Insurance 11 years and 6 months ago
Dongbu Insurance
I have been getting some quotes for my multi-family property and have gotten a pretty good price from a company called Dongbu insurance, has anyone…
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slamons
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Can anyone recommend an architect for simple sketch ideas
I’m looking for an architect who has worked with brownstones/limestones to propose a new layout and eliminate rail road rooms in a 3 family limestone,…
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sprucenik
in For Sale 11 years and 6 months ago
Free Ikea sink cabinet
It’s like this one: http://www.ikea.com/au/en/catalog/products/S49893433/ Brand new, assembled but never used. We were going to use it for a laundry room slop sink – but…
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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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pwnnyc
in Plumbing 11 years and 6 months ago
Low hot water flow rate - what actions to take?
I’m a new limestone owner in PLG, and I’ve noticed that (a) my hot water pressure is not as strong as I’d like, and (b)…
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cg511
in Electricians 11 years and 6 months ago
Carroll Gardens Electrician and estimated costs
Looking for a licensed electrician in the Carroll Gardens area: Any feedback on estimated costs for the following: Changing an existing ceiling light fixture Changing…
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smwenk
in Quality of Life 11 years and 6 months ago
Life in Stuy Heights
My financee and I are looking at a condo near Putnam/Lewis. The apartment is gorgeous but we don’t know the area at all. I know…
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hullsean
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
chimney sweep recommendations
Hi All, Winter season is on the way. Wanted to get chimneys cleaned out to avoid any problems. Can someone recommend a good service? I…
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destreet
in Mortgage 11 years and 6 months ago
Mortgage Lender for Foreign Nationals with Permanent Residency
Hi, We are about to go in contract for a multi-family house in Brooklyn. We are pre-approved with a mortgage broker but would like another…
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erla
in Television 11 years and 6 months ago
DIGITAL TV RECEPTION VIA ANTENNA FOR CREATE TV AND THE FOOD NETWORK IN NY
Hi I live in Manhattan, NY and I just bought a digital TV which is connected to an antenna. I would like to watch the…
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aurelien
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 6 months ago
Fire code requirements for mechanical room (2 family house)
Hi, I bought a flipped 2 family house, it came with a new Green Mountain forced hot water gas boiler and a new Rheem gas…
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AstralOil
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
Contractor threatening us
I know its an old story but any advice is welcome. A contractor began a job doing facade restoration and brownstone and concrete work with…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 6 months ago
Bathroom Fans
Does anyone know if bathroom fans are required by code in a gut renovation? Our architect forgot to add them in her plans and our…
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cg511
in Electricians 11 years and 6 months ago
Carroll Gardens Electrician and estimated costs
Looking for a licensed electrician in the Carroll Gardens area: Any feedback on estimated costs for the following: Changing an existing ceiling light fixture Changing…
0
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