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rbenoff

in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago

How do you challenge a DOB construction permit?

Does anyone have experience filing a challenge with the DOB to contest a proposed construction project?  Our neighbors want to build a big addition on…

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rd684

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago

Need inexpensive parking options for one month only - not ongoing

I’m looking for an inexpensive place to park my car safely for one month only. Outdoors is fine.  I normally ask friends to move it for…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

stickerhappy

in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago

Adding a door to a metal rolldown gate?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ef3cf68aa67f-.jpg Is it possible to add a single door entrance within a metal roll down gate (similar to one in photo)? Its just annoying to…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

200line

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago

When should I replace a hot water heater?

The gas hot water heater in my house is 11 years old (stand alone since I have a hot air furnace).  I have been told…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

kingston

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 6 months ago

Greenpoint (and environs) Building Owners - New Yahoo Group

Hello, In order to find and promote local Greenpoint-area service providers and share info on local issues, news and development, I have started the Greenpoint…

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flyingdesigner

in Appliances 13 years and 6 months ago

Need Stove Leveller Rec

I have a 48″ range that needs to be leveled asap. Can anyone recommend someone who has both the experience and equipment required for the…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

sakeboy

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 6 months ago

new homeowner joining the south slope community

  Hiya Brownstoners. After a seemingly endless process, I finally bought a townhouse in South Slope. Thanks for being a great resource during the 18+…

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vixg123

in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago

Contractor recommendation needed

Hi all, I am looking for a recommendation for a contractor for a kitchen renovation in a loft apartment. My husband is a fashion designer…

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daveinbedstuy

in Decorative 13 years and 6 months ago

Door woodgraining finished...

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ef266c2bf7db-.jpg The woodgraining is finished and looks great.  It took about 5-6 applications of both color and shellac.  The pics make it look brighter than…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

tylerderden1211

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 6 months ago

Investment Property Financing

TD Bank requires 25% down for investment properties and won’t allow the investment to be in an LLC, only in your own name.  Do all…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

tylerderden1211

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 6 months ago

Investment Property Financing

TD Bank requires 25% down for investment properties and won’t allow the investment to be in an LLC, only in your own name.  Do all…

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EugeneDelicado

in Home Entertainment Systems 13 years and 6 months ago

Home Theater and Audio

As part of a gut renovation, I am looking to set up a home theater and whole home audio system. Can anyone recommend a local…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

rd684

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago

Need inexpensive parking options for one month only - not ongoing

I’m looking for an inexpensive place to park my car safely for one month only. Outdoors is fine.  I normally ask friends to move it for…

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gramercymaam

in Radiators 13 years and 6 months ago

Steam radiators and various parts free to good home

Eight (8) **steam** radiator “Danfoss” controls (Honeywell brand), two column radiators and various radiator valves free to good home.  All of these worked when we…

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daveinbedstuy

in Decorative 13 years and 6 months ago

Door woodgraining finished...

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ef266c2bf7db-.jpg The woodgraining is finished and looks great.  It took about 5-6 applications of both color and shellac.  The pics make it look brighter than…

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Robyn

in For Sale 13 years and 6 months ago

Bertazzoni Professional Series Range hood -- still in the sealed box

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ef1fd133990d-.jpg We have a new unopened boxed Bertazzoni Range Hood, retails for $999, under warrany, purchased at Gringer.  We are unable to use it, will…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

brooklynhome

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago

Is a grill on a chase necessary?

A chase running up the three floors of our house has a decorative grill about four inches wide that runs up one side all the…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

11231

in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago

Pocket Doors Available for Best Offer

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ef00e7f6a6c9-.jpg Anyone interested in pocket doors from Carroll Gardens brownstone?  100 inches wide at top of arch x at least 76 inches wide (that’s the…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

nancy sullivqn

in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago

removing topfloor hallway space? Is it to code?

This is a three family three floor residencial building. On the top floor I would like to remove the existing wall in the hallway which…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

bubu

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago

contractor who can cut beam for opening for skylight

Please introduce professional and experienced and reasonable contractor who can cut beam for opening for skylight. Thank you in advance.

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

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