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Alan
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
3 Family
We’re considering the conversion of a 4 story/2 family row house property into a 3 family – with a garden apt, duplex and top floor…
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wannabebrownstoner
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Abdul Construction?
Hi all, Our building is considering using these folks for some facade work and we can’t seem to find any reviews online for them. Does…
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jlegros
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
antique sideboard FS $200 OBO
I’m asking $200 or best offer for this antique sideboard. It measures ~54?w x 21.5?D x 39?H. This is the perfect solution for a catchall…
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jlegros
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
antique sideboard FS $200 OBO
I’m asking $200 or best offer for this antique sideboard. It measures ~54?w x 21.5?D x 39?H. This is the perfect solution for a catchall…
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slopette
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
Failed electrical inspection - now what??
We just completed our first apartment purchase/renovation and failed our electrical inspection pretty spectacularly. Basically, the electrician made a gigantic mistake and now we have…
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jp2
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Zoning Question
I am considering a rear yard addition and have conflicting opinions from two architects I have spoken with. Its a two family, two story plus…
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stickerhappy
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
Selling few slabs of reclaimed bowling lane, leftover from project- workbench?
Got a few 10′ long sections of bowling lane wood leftover from a project. Each is 10′ by 3.5′ wide by about 2″ thick. $200…
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stickerhappy
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
Selling few slabs of reclaimed bowling lane, leftover from project- workbench?
Got a few 10′ long sections of bowling lane wood leftover from a project. Each is 10′ by 3.5′ wide by about 2″ thick. $200…
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jaimekarate
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
LOOKING FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR & ARCHITECT IN 1
We are looking to add stairs between our two floors. Someone recently mentioned that they have heard of GC’s that also have an architectural background…
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basementbound
in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago
Can anybody recommend a reliable contractor?
Looking for a contractor for townhouse/brownstone renovation in Brooklyn that is resonably priced. Please inlcude your experience with them.
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huesos
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
RSS Twilight Zone: Help!
OK, perhaps I’m an idiot, but I cannot seem to get a functioning RSS feed of all Forum posts. I’ve tried various versions of the…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 6 months ago
Question about violations
WHat is the difference between an OPEN violation and an ACTIVE violation? I’m waiting to close on a 2 family where there are two OPEN…
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YoungJean
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Broker Recommendation, or How I Sold in PLG and Bought in Park Slope
Everyone I know who is looking to buy or sell in Brooklyn goes to Erin and Ari of Housebywe, so when it was time for…
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jp2
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Zoning Question
I am considering a rear yard addition and have conflicting opinions from two architects I have spoken with. Its a two family, two story plus…
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elisenew
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Used or New Radiators?
We are replacing two baseboard radiators (too small, wrong kind) with larger steam ones. Any advice on whether to buy used or new ones? We…
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elisenew
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Used or New Radiators?
We are replacing two baseboard radiators (too small, wrong kind) with larger steam ones. Any advice on whether to buy used or new ones? We…
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Lurker
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Change configuration of two family?
Can’t seem to find any info on this thorny issue and would love input from architects or engineers. We own a three story two family…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Question about violations
WHat is the difference between an OPEN violation and an ACTIVE violation? I’m waiting to close on a 2 family where there are two OPEN…
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