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Home extension, Brooklyn NY
So the current home is 3 stories 19.20” x 33.8, I was thinking about extending the rear of the house about 12 feet. The back…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Pictures of original Pocket Doors?
Hi Brownstoners – we are planning a renovation including pocket doors on our main floor, and would be interested to see any pictures of original…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Contractor Ruined My Floors
My wife and I, are having our bedroom and master bathroom renovated. The contractor was supposed cover the floor before beginning, We left our home…
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rynrmgche
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
General Contractor - Finish Carpenter - Wood Experience
Hello, I’m looking for a General Contactor to renovate a 2 bedroom apartment with great Carpenters. (Wood Experience). Molding, wainscoting, coffered ceiling, breadboard, shiplap. Please…
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allyslope
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Plumbing-Check Valve question
As a follow up to my “Sub Pump *pipe* replacement” post which is now closed. I want to replace the check valve (attached photo) along…
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ls1
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Greenhouse/gazebo contractor?
We’re looking to build a greenhouse/gazebo structure on our patio- metal, glass or polycarbonate, with one or more open sides that can be closed off,…
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arditopeter
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Soundproofing access door between owner's duplex and rental apartment
Hi there, my townhouse has an inside access door between the owner’s duplex and the rental apartment situated on the garden level. I’ve sealed all…
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Rozzie
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Affordable housing
Hello I am inquiring about affordable housing for disabled. My self and my husband are disabled. We resides in a dangerous neighborhood, which makes us…
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allyslope
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Risk of renting to someone that needs a Guarantor
I have 2 people recently graduated from college that want to rent my apt. They both combined do not meet the 40X rent requirement. Each…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Need Historic Brick Repointing
I’m looking for a contractor who can repoint soft brickwork on the rear facade of my house, built in 1900. I’d need someone who knows…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Advice on mortar that seems to be dust?
Hi guys! I’m due to close on a brownstone in the next couple of weeks. The back wall is all brick with a new window…
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kms_bkyn
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
ballpark cost to put in a back yard pool?
Has anyone put in a backyard pool recently? I’d love to know how it was done and how much it cost. We are toying with…
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adobera80
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Cracks in poured cement basement floor
We moved into a brownstone with a nice smooth poured cement floor. The hatch at the rear of the house, which I’ve recently sealed used…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brooklyn rental market
Are there still any renters looking for apartments?
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mvidale66
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Whereabouts of Pepe Woodworker
Has anyone had recent contact with Pepe, a woodworker previously recommended on this forum? I have his cell number (already posted on this forum –…
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cammie
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
How to close ten year old OPEN permits
We have an open permit for kitchen plumbing work from 2000 (prior owner). How do I close these permits if the architect/plumber is no longer…
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James
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Parlor Pocket Doors need a new home
A pair of parlor level beveled glass pocket doors are in need of a new home. The previous owner put a toilet line through their…
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bhm3382
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
building 2 or 1 car garage in front of property
Hello, has anyone been able to build a car garage if front of their property in Brooklyn?
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