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Mason Needed
Tried searching the forum archive for masons, but the most recent posts were from 2011 and there were no comments. What happened to the valuable…
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AstralOil
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Ridiculous Sanitation Citation
Part vent, part request for advice. Our 2 family just received a $300 citation because of ‘some napkins observed in the street less than 18″…
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mozeeatupu
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Rec for monthly extermintor for multifamily
Hi, Anyone have an exterminator that they can recommend that does monthly visits to do preventive treatment for a 6 family building? I’m wondering do…
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designpo
in Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Looking for Engineer or Architect to advise on future renovation
We own a two family rowhouse in Williamsburg. We currently live in the bottom two floors and rent the top floor. We’d like to change…
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owest
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
Is this legal?
Neighbor doing a gut renovation and extending the garden level out 8 feet, claims my finishing trim is maybe 1 inch over the party line.…
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jeanmarine2
in Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Is tin backsplash a bad idea?
Am I asking for trouble planning on a white painted tin backsplash that matches my kitchen tin ceiling exactly? I’m not a big fan of…
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sqhaexgkh
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Co inspection
Anyone have experience or know how long it takes to get an inspector to a building after the co application is file? Also, if passed,…
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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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sqhaexgkh
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Co inspection
Anyone have experience or know how long it takes to get an inspector to a building after the co application is file? Also, if passed,…
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bah1976
in Brownstoner 12 years and 7 months ago
Using a cellar as 2 bedrooms and living space
Hi, we are new to the USA and have been renting a duplex in Prospect Heights whilst the paperwork went through to purchase the apartment.…
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brooklynmaterials
in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago
Library card catalog cabinet for sale- lots of drawers, great shape, micromanage your stuff!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4524da0f1f6-.jpg We purchased a bunch of these, but now realized we don’t have room for them all. Removed from a library in Manhattan. $500 for…
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egg
in Decorative 12 years and 7 months ago
Concrete Finish Specialist
I am looking for a concrete finish specialist who can deliver high quality brush hammer, hand chisel exposed concrete wall surfaces. If anyone have recommendations…
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mozeeatupu
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Rec for monthly extermintor for multifamily
Hi, Anyone have an exterminator that they can recommend that does monthly visits to do preventive treatment for a 6 family building? I’m wondering do…
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bah1976
in Brownstoner 12 years and 7 months ago
Using a cellar as 2 bedrooms and living space
Hi, we are new to the USA and have been renting a duplex in Prospect Heights whilst the paperwork went through to purchase the apartment.…
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sk16
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Bellfire insert for wood burning fireplace??
Does anyone have experience with installing a Bellfire insert in order to make a closed -up fireplace functional? We’re talking to chimney specialists and this…
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ralph
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Bed Stuy Appraisals
Does anyone know if bed stuy appraisals are getting caught up with the comps in the area? Does anyone have any actual examples of bed…
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nminami
in Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
coin operated washer dryer in cellar
Can anyone recommend a contractor who can install a coin operated washer/dryer in my cellar? Thanks in advance -N
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hullsean
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
how to prove renovations were grandfathered in?
Hi All, Am looking at a property to purchase. I had an architect do a thorough inspection of the property (“Bob Papazian” ). We found…
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