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crownhigh
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Tax assessor for hire privately
Just bought a 6 apt building Will do extensive renovation I like to know what the new tax will likely be. How to I find…
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tuna-loaf
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Poorly defined co-op policy on washer and dryer
My co-op at one time allowed washing machines and dryers in units and then issued a “moratorium” against them some time before I bought my…
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oc-expeditor
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Covering up lot line window
We have a lot line window in our bathroom that we are renovating. Contrary to what is the usual question: what if we want to…
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gemby
in General Discussion 8 years ago
at what point to call contractors?
Hi, We are planning to start a renovation in the next six months and I’m feeling a little bit overwhelmed in figuring out where to…
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vngriwvly
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Skylights
Hi, I’m putting in a few small skylights into a project. I would like to use an all-glass pyramid shaped light. I’ve been seeing a…
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kms_bkyn
in General Discussion 8 years ago
changing a 'kitchen' to a bathroom in a two family
We own a two story, two family wood frame house built around 1910. The house is classified as a two family, but I don’t believe…
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oc-expeditor
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Covering up lot line window
We have a lot line window in our bathroom that we are renovating. Contrary to what is the usual question: what if we want to…
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grjtydqxuv
in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago
Building a guest house in the backyard of a Park Slope brownstone
Hi, I’m wondering if DOB would likely approve plans to build a 16×20 structure in the backyard of my extra-deep townhouse lot? I have available…
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berenice
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Grinding & Polishing Porcelain Tile Floor Lippage
I have a recently-installed kitchen floor made of 1″ porcelain hex tile that has significant lippage and overall unevenness throughout. The tile is 1/4″ thick…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Looking for Someone to install a Mortise Lock asap
Hi Brownstoners, Any recommendations? It’s a tough weekend with the holiday, any recs appreciated!
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peaceout
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Looking for Someone to install a Mortise Lock asap
Hi Brownstoners, Any recommendations? It’s a tough weekend with the holiday, any recs appreciated!
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notfromny
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Electrician Questions
Short: James at Bruno Electric or Moe at Electrician Techs — anyone have experiences good or bad to share with me? Both had reasonable quotes…
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dashe
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Recommendation for flooring contractor?
Hi there, I would like to redo the floor on my kitchen (and possibly my bathroom). Does anyone have a recommendation of a contractor they…
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dashe
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Recommendation for flooring contractor?
Hi there, I would like to redo the floor on my kitchen (and possibly my bathroom). Does anyone have a recommendation of a contractor they…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Sheer Curtains for Exterior Brownstone Doors?
Hi Brownstoners, Any ideas were to buy those pretty sheer curtains for exterior doors? Thanks!
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gellhorngal
in General Discussion 8 years ago
carpenter needed for smallish job
hello. we need a carpenter to build a small stand that can hold CDs, a printer, etc. dimensions are sort of weird but job should…
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shbrooklyn
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Looking for lawyer for our small Coop building
After many years our coop’s lawyer is retiring. We are looking for a new lawyer. We are a small 10 unit building in Park Slope.…
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Dmolina
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Recent Sales on Grand
Hi – Does anyone know anything about the recent sales on Grand between Gates and Putnam – 411 and 417 Grand? Seems like they were…
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