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tlocane
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Does a C of O Trump the DOB's Website Info?
If a building has a certificate of occupancy that is recently dated, and states “Multiple Dwelling Law Classification: None”, but the city’s DOB website states…
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menierchoc
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Solid Brass showerhead/bath wall mount (photo)
For sale porcelain handles email menierchoc@yahoo.com for better photos $500 or best offer
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heightsguy
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Vandalised Etched Glass
My entry door had etching acid graffiti. Not a lot. Its not my home. Is there any fix other than replacing the glass?
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jfacciol
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Carroll Gardens Historic District
Does anyone have photos or architectural renderings of the district prior to the 1939-1941 tax photos? If you do have them, please let me know.…
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radigal
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Two Antique Lighting Fixtures - Gas Converted to Electric
Hello I’ve got two beautiful antique lighting fixtures from my brownstone in Park Slope. I’d like to sell them and would much appreciate any feedback…
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PeterSteinberg
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
How much to charge for a photo shoot?
So we’ve been approached for our home to be used for a photo shoot (not a tv commercial — still photography). It’s a major corporation…
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steam_man
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
New Forum format
Does anyone else hate having to click on an individual forum to see what’s going on in the forum at large? I used to love…
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bdz
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Converting brownstone into condo
I know this question has been asked many times in this board, but with the new site format I cannot seem to find any current…
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bluestuy
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Quick Release Window Security at Garden level
In order to complete our re-fi, we need to replace the old typical brownstone window security bars with quick release kind (or, do without) as…
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john2
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
How do I repair stoop/steps caulking? - pics inside
Hello, First of all, great site and I am learning a lot! My questions relate to how I might repair some patching between granite steps…
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chlimestone
in General Discussion 11 years and 11 months ago
What should be included in home insurance for a limestone in Brooklyn?
We are new to this and would welcome advice. We just bought a limestone and have plans to live in it while renting the garden…
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thetinkerswagon
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
FREE Wagner 220 Electric Paint Sprayer
Hi folks, I am doing a bit of cleaning and will be listing a lot of FREE items on here over the next week or…
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brownstoner99
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
All Renovation Construction Co
Had All Renovation Construction Company come out to give me estimate on renovation. They never got back to me or even had the courtesy to…
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bedstuytownhouse
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Looking for L&T lawyer recos...specifically pitbull types that rep LLs
Asking for an older neighbor who ended up with “professional” tenants…the type that use the system to their advantage to not pay rent by pretending…
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Minmin
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Bump: Retaining Wall Spikes
Reposting because I’m curious and concerned. A neighbor has a low retaining wall about 18 inches high. He just installed 4 inch spiked finials (rounded…
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kidbklyn
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Mini-split system installation
How many exchangers would be need on an open 900 sq.ft. area on the parlor floor area of a brownstone? Does one 24,000 Btu unit…
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housepoor
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Plumbers and Travel Time
Is it typical for a plumber to charge for travel time? I just got a bill for 1 1/2 hours or work plus another hour…
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yves
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
looking for upholsterer recommendation
For a small sofa prefer brooklyn based.
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merc120
in General Discussion 11 years and 11 months ago
Neighbor wants to build a "party" parapet wall above our attached flat roofs
I own an attached 100 year-old four story brick. There is currently no parapet wall separating our roof areas, but my neighbor wants to construct…
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