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Somerset
in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone front doors for sale
This pair of beautiful, thick antique doors have already been stripped and brand new beveled, tempered glass has been installed. Alas, they do not fit…
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franger96
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Curb cut
I recently applied for a curb cut permit and from the prerequisites DOB stated I assumed I would get approval. I looked up the job…
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Somerset
in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone front doors for sale
This pair of beautiful, thick antique doors have already been stripped and brand new beveled, tempered glass has been installed. Alas, they do not fit…
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gates_ave
in Garden 12 years and 8 months ago
Mulch patio ... Bad Idea?
My backyard is a mess of patchy grass and weeds, mosquitoes, and plenty of tree shade and leaves on the fall. I’ve seen out of…
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chipito
in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago
DOB advice
Any advice for a first time visit to the Department of Buildings? I’m doing due dilligence before a purchase so looking to see if there’s…
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franger96
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Curb cut
I recently applied for a curb cut permit and from the prerequisites DOB stated I assumed I would get approval. I looked up the job…
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anon200
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Power washing facade - cover windows?
We’re about to have a contractor power-wash our exterior, and they indicated that they won’t be covering the windows. (They just suggested that we removed…
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shatz
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago
Move Gas Line
I am doing a DIY reno of my kitchen. I am relocating the range and need to move the gas line 5′. Do I need…
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SusanElkins
in Front and Backyards 12 years and 7 months ago
Bluestone, fence and pergola installation
Hi Brownstoners, It’s been eons since I posted but I wanted to give an unapologetic plug to M. Hamid Construction. Hamid is a careful, exacting…
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anon552
in Heating 14 years and 7 months ago
Has anyone had any dealings with Budimex-Tribeca Construction Corp. d/b/a/ Radiant Heating NY?
Saw their truck in the neighborhood. Web site is adequately impressive, but voice mail system is not. Googled them and find they have “offices” in…
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bundles
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Montauk sofa $750.00
Montauk sofa (McGill) in excellent condition. It does not fit in our new home. This sofa retails with slipcover for over $5000\. Please look at…
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bundles
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Montauk sofa $750.00
Montauk sofa (McGill) in excellent condition. It does not fit in our new home. This sofa retails with slipcover for over $5000\. Please look at…
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putnam
in Appliances 12 years and 7 months ago
Coin Operated Laundry in Basement
I have been thinking about installing a coin-operated washer and dryer in my shared basement. I currently have a building with two apartments, with a…
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benoit
in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago
Door Lock
Hello I was wondering where can i found those outside door lock . I have been to different location and it seen that they don’t…
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deva
in Flooring 12 years and 7 months ago
7 Inch Wide Plank Premium Oak Floors (over 500 sq ft)
I am renovating my house and mistakenly bought way too much of wide plank wood flooring. It’s very hard to find this floor — this…
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dawnc
in Landlord 12 years and 7 months ago
Renter's fee in self managed co-op ?
We are a self managed 8 unit co-op that relies on it occupants to share the workload of maintaining the building. As more owners cease…
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nalusurf
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion: Any personal preference/recos for steam vs. hot water??
Hi All, thanks in advance for any guidance (especially from Steam Man and Masterplumber)! Converting from oil heat to gas heat in a 3 story…
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aprilflowers
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
FS large marble slabs
Large pieces of marble from a Brooklyn brownstone bathroom. Pieces have some holes where the towel bars and things were attached, and for pipes. Some…
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