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bedstuytownhouse

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago

Forum archive problem

Brownstoner, Not sure whether or not this issue has been pointed out to you but, while the archive topics are available, the comments are not…they…

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dumbogirl

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago

renovation in stages -- good general contractors for this?

We’re exploring the option of renovating our brownstone in stages over the next 5-7 years, primarily to manage costs. I’d like to find a GC…

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rockclimb8

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago

Kitchen or Space Rental for Cooking Class Fundraiser

I’m looking for a space with a kitchen; either commercial or residential where I could host a fundraiser cooking class for ~12 people. Thanks for…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

deanbh

in Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago

Water usage per apartment?

Hi, Hoping to get some collective advice from the brownstoner hive – We live in a small brownstone building in Brooklyn heights, looking at our…

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hawaiismurf

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago

Re-creating cast iron posts and stoop railing

I am looking to re-create cast iron posts and railing on my stoop, based on the 1940s municipal photo. I am looking for recommendations for…

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slopette

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago

Looking for small bathroom vanity 22" or less

Hello everyone, I am in the final stages of an apartment renovation, which included a full bathroom gut. We have a very small amount of…

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lokendra

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 8 months ago

patio cover

I want to share this well designed patio cover through this forum because i think there are many people like me who are looking for…

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juggie

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago

Airbnb in Bed Stuy

I have a few rooms I am not using in my brownstone in Bed Stuy. Thinking of maybe start doing Airbnb. A few people in…

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juggie

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago

Airbnb in Bed Stuy

I have a few rooms I am not using in my brownstone in Bed Stuy. Thinking of maybe start doing Airbnb. A few people in…

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jumping

in Electricians 12 years and 8 months ago

Electric/ Gas Lines in from the street

Looking for some info about the gas and electric lines that come in from the street. I have a cold room under my porch that…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

jj2man

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago

Is the block in between the Tompkins Projects and Marcy Projects a "Safe" block?

Hi Brooklynites, Firstly, thank you in advance for your help. I am considering renting an apartment at 668 Flushing Ave on the border of Williamsburg…

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mousta

in Garden 12 years and 8 months ago

Propane grills for the yard

I just finished fixing up my yard and have a patio to grill on now. The yard isn’t huge, maybe 20 X 35\. I am…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

bedstuytownhouse

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago

Forum archive problem

Brownstoner, Not sure whether or not this issue has been pointed out to you but, while the archive topics are available, the comments are not…they…

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jumping

in Electricians 12 years and 8 months ago

Electric/ Gas Lines in from the street

Looking for some info about the gas and electric lines that come in from the street. I have a cold room under my porch that…

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bcnyc

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago

Plumbing Help Needed - Recurring Toilet Block

I’m in a new construction. Been here 2+ years, have had to get toilet snaked three times, and now it’s slowing again. The blockage is…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

seriouspersn

in Decks and Porches 12 years and 8 months ago

A Roof Deck With A View

We are so excited with the roof deck that Susan, owner of Sketch & Hammer designed and built for us because of the Brooklyn view…

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bcnyc

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago

Plumbing Help Needed - Recurring Toilet Block

I’m in a new construction. Been here 2+ years, have had to get toilet snaked three times, and now it’s slowing again. The blockage is…

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rockclimb8

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago

Kitchen or Space Rental for Cooking Class Fundraiser

I’m looking for a space with a kitchen; either commercial or residential where I could host a fundraiser cooking class for ~12 people. Thanks for…

0

bedstuytownhouse

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago

CURB ALERT - Glacier Bay sink w Kohler faucet, West Elm bathroom cabinet

Both have been sitting in the cellar so are dusty but otherwise fine. Jefferson Ave b/t Tompkins / Throop near the pink brownstone half way…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

Watermellon

in Zoning 13 years and 11 months ago

Need a licensed land surveyor...

we are having a property dispute with the neighbors behind us as to the back corner of our lot.  We need to get a licensed…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

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