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in Decks and Porches 13 years and 1 month ago
Affordable Wood Deck
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd7a6d520292-.jpg My 100sf wooden deck is in bad shape from lack of upkeep before I bought the house so I plan to redo what’s there…
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mberglaw
in Cellar 13 years and 1 month ago
Building Restrictions on the Garden Level
I am looking at a building that presently has three floor through apartments and what I will call an unfinished garden level (bioler is on that…
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bobjohn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 1 month ago
do I need permit to replace drain on backyard?
Hi, recently the drain in my backyard got cloged an water spills into basement through the rear hatch. I want plumber to fix the drain.…
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ilikecrownheights
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Secret place
Hi all, I joined the forum today in the hope of finding a supportive community that could help move my search forward. My husband and…
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CGDad
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 1 month ago
Neighbor's DOB Complaint
Hello all – My neighbor has filed a complaint to the DOB claiming that an illegally constructed electrical outlet in my home damaged his chimney…
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mberglaw
in Cellar 13 years and 1 month ago
Building Restrictions on the Garden Level
I am looking at a building that presently has three floor through apartments and what I will call an unfinished garden level (bioler is on that…
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BrownstoneDuplex
in For Sale 13 years and 1 month ago
Anyone interested in Old House Journals from 1981-1989?
Moving out of my brownstone and am looking to sell my Old House Journals from 1981-1989. These journals have lots of very useful information for restorers…
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ladhalsey
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 1 month ago
a popular topic - Bed Bugs, but what if they are discovered during due diligence?
Hi Brownstoners, First it was Dry Cleaning fumes discovered in an apartment I was about to sign on,… now it’s a recent history of bedbugs…
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ladhalsey
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 1 month ago
Indoor Air Quality Test
A few weeks ago I was starting the process of entering into contract on a co-op studio in Brooklyn Heights directly above a Dry Cleaner.…
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zg
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
Floor/Subfloor in Clinton Hill Co-ops
Hi all. Does anyone know whether the subfloor in the Clinton Hill Co-ops is poured concrete or wood? Also, does anyone have experience replacing the…
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zg
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
Hardwood floors over concrete substrate
Hi all, Can anyone share their experience putting hardwood floors over a concrete subfloor? I’m torn between installing 1/2″-3/4″ plywood substrate, moisture barrier, then hardwood,…
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michaelgordon
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years and 8 months ago
Painting recommendation
We would like to recommend Gordon Voisey whose name we found on Brownstoner. He is low-key, extremly pleasant, very competent and reliable .If that weren’t…
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newhomer
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Painting company or painter to paint steel doors
I’m looking for someone to paint the metal front doors of my three apartments in a three family house. I was going to do it…
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anonymous
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
need pine subflooring
anyone know a good source for old pine subflooring? looking to match eastern white pine with a 9″ face. small amount needed asap. thanks.
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hustlewoman
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 1 month ago
What type of door do you have--Leading from parlor floor out onto a deck?
Hi– We are the intial stages of planning for a deck on a parlor floor. We’d like to take out a window and replace with…
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ilikecrownheights
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Secret place
Hi all, I joined the forum today in the hope of finding a supportive community that could help move my search forward. My husband and…
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TracyT
in Roofers 13 years and 11 months ago
Firestone rubber roof
Our flat roof covering –the black APP material, installed over 10 years ago — is showing signs of wear and needs replacing. A roofer (who…
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jeffied
in Construction 13 years and 1 month ago
Any news on whats happening on Kent near Domsey. (431 Kent) Construction fences are going up along Kent between S11 and S9 Sts.
Any news on whats happening on Kent near Domsey. (431 Kent) Construction fences are going up along Kent between S11 and S9 Sts
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jackdavis100
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 3 months ago
renting basement apartment in two family
Hi Looking at a two family house which has a fully finished basement apartment with kitchen and bathroom. The listing agent tells me it’s OK…
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anonymous
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 1 month ago
1377 Pacific Street - how is the neighborhood
Hi All, I saw a beautifully renovated home on pacific st. in crown heights (http://realestate.nytimes.com/sales/detail/253-NS1205311170/1377-Pacific-Street-fully-renovated-by-architect-BROOKLYN-NY-11216). It looks nice, however, I am very concerned about the…
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