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Amazing, Experienced, Nurturing Nanny Available:
Our nanny for three years is looking for a new family as our daughter begins a threes program five days a week and we can’t…
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Amazing, Experienced, Nurturing Nanny Available:
Our nanny for three years is looking for a new family as our daughter begins a threes program five days a week and we can’t…
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Residential development, 8-story, 150-units on 33rd st and 4th avenue
newyorkyimby.com has posted the alleged rendering for the residential building being developed at 875 4th ave (former gas station)— https://bit.ly/2KALbPC. I am surprised that they’re…
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Advertise on the side of my property?
My house is the first property on the block, adjacent to 4th ave, in Sunset Park. I want to allow companies to place ads/billboards on…
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jlrezz
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Rebuilding a stoop
I would like to rebuild a stoop that was removed in 1940s. My neighbors on both sides have the exact same house but with the…
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whalien
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Fixing a pitch problem in the sewer line .
Water/sewage keeps backing-up into our basement. This is a recently purchased gut-renovated home. After all the severe rains, major backups into the basement pit/trap keep…
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crhorsken
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Mortgage Broker Gift
We are set to close on a loan where the broker busted his hump for us with a very drawn out tricky deal. Any recommendations…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hallway entry and door too narrow for LL58/87, can't widen it. Help!
[Screen Shot 2018-08-06 at 10](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:uACA:screenshot20180806at10.23.17pm.png.jpg) Currently have a hallway entry with a structural wall on one side and the electrical stack on the other. If…
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Residential development, 8-story, 150-units on 33rd st and 4th avenue
newyorkyimby.com has posted the alleged rendering for the residential building being developed at 875 4th ave (former gas station)— https://bit.ly/2KALbPC. I am surprised that they’re…
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albemarle
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Driveway Installation
We need to replace our concrete driveway. Any recommendations for installers who will work in Brooklyn? Thank you!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hallway entry and door too narrow for LL58/87, can't widen it. Help!
[Screen Shot 2018-08-06 at 10](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:uACA:screenshot20180806at10.23.17pm.png.jpg) Currently have a hallway entry with a structural wall on one side and the electrical stack on the other. If…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What's the threshold between needing an LAA permit vs. an ALT 2
Anyone know? I’m trying to figure out what permits I need to update toilet/sink and convert bathtub to shower, and replace appliances in kitchen. Building…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What's the threshold between needing an LAA permit vs. an ALT 2
Anyone know? I’m trying to figure out what permits I need to update toilet/sink and convert bathtub to shower, and replace appliances in kitchen. Building…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Installing a deck with screens.
Hi community, possibly architects? Would there be any issues installing screens on a second floor, back yard deck in an unlandmarked brownstone. I have not…
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albemarle
in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago
Driveway Installation
We need to replace our concrete driveway. Any recommendations for installers who will work in Brooklyn? Thank you!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
looking for laborer WITH TOOLS to dig holes in basement
I’m looking for a day laborer who could dig four foot-square holes in our basement right next to each of the four walls–through about an…
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greenworks
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Mini splits as sole heat source: practical and philosophical questions
So, we’re at the point where we’re considering mini splits of the HyperHeat variety. It’s been about a year since I’ve seen much discussed about…
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MaconStreetMan
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Cellar Flooring
We currently have rough, pitted concrete floor in our cellar. The cellar is dry. We are looking to install a smooth floor. Does anyone have…
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