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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Changing the Certificate of Occupancy
I own a 2 family with cellar and we are going to convert it to a single home. Is it worth changing the CofO to…
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berniceshola
in Fire 12 years and 2 months ago
sprinklers, fire escape, 3-family.
a question for the architects/contractors out there familiar with city fire codes, regarding a three-story house, built in 1905 as a one family. No C…
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ferney1c
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Which is better/easier and more economical - a 2 family or 3 family?
I thought I wanted to convert my 4 story brownstone to a 3 family home but not I am having second thoughts. Maybe a 2…
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bkbrownstone
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Tree Removal
I don’t really want to cut down the enormous tree in my backyard, however, it’s leaning toward the house and appears to be dying. I…
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Reno2011
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Renovation next door
Hello, I live in a brownstone and next door (another brownstone) is about to undergo major renovation, including some structural work. Their contractor just came…
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jeanmarine2
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 10 months ago
Door question - fiberglass, wood etc
Any suggestons for a type of outswing door for the high second floor deck we are having put up (and then doing a window to…
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brooklyndad
in Conversion 12 years and 2 months ago
Cellar conversion possible?
Has anyone successfully converted a storage area of basement (with 2 windows) to a recreation room? We are on the parlor floor of a multiple…
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gooberfish
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 2 months ago
Fire Escape/Deck Fiasco
Desperately seeking some wisdom from the ever-clever Brownstoner community, and sorry in advance for the longish post. About 8 months ago we bought a small…
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fitta
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 8 months ago
Expert Leather Furniture Cleaner
Can anyone recommend a leather expert to try to remove an ink stain from my almost new white leather couch? I’ve been so impressed with…
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babyjordan
in Insurance 12 years and 6 months ago
Distinguished Programs and AIG Private Client Group Homeowners Insurance
Does anyone have experience with either Distinguished Programs Brick and Brownstone or AIG Private Client Group (Chartis) homeowners insurance? Any recommendations between the two?
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
Reducing height of vent pipes on roof?
I wanted to put a roof deck on our building, but there are 3 or 4 four foot tall metal 3″ vent pipes coming up…
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brooklyndad
in Conversion 12 years and 2 months ago
Cellar conversion possible?
Has anyone successfully converted a storage area of basement (with 2 windows) to a recreation room? We are on the parlor floor of a multiple…
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brett195
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Can Anyone Recommend A Pragmatic Architect?
I’m buying a brownstone and planning some renovations. The sheetrock, electric, plumbing, gas piping, and floors were all repaired and replaced 10 years ago. I’m…
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mrohrmann
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
CofO Change Question
Can anyone that has experience changing a of CofO (particularly from a 5-6 family to a 3 family but any feedback would be great) talk…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Home Buying 12 years and 2 months ago
Evans and Nye team now at Halstead
Fellow brownstoners…wanted to let you know that our Bed Stuy neighbors at Evans and Nye have all gone on to Halstead. Ban’s mobile number is…
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bklyn1111
in For Sale 12 years and 2 months ago
Pair of 21-Lite Wood/Glass doors
Selling a pair of 21-lite wood & glass interior doors. The doors are quite old, have been painted white and patched in places (not by…
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bklyn1111
in For Sale 12 years and 2 months ago
Pair of 21-Lite Wood/Glass doors
Selling a pair of 21-lite wood & glass interior doors. The doors are quite old, have been painted white and patched in places (not by…
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deanbh
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
rbny broker?
can a rbny broker refuse to co-broke with a non rbny broker? had an interesting situation last week where a rbny broker refused to deal…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 2 months ago
Paint removal from the facade of a 2 family landmark brick building
I have a landmark violation because the previous owner of my 2 family had the brilliant idea of painting the facade. I now need to…
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