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mateodelafuerte
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 5 months ago
Where are all the Christmas street lights in BoCoCa?
Ive been here 15 years and every year they have the white lights across the street all thru Carroll Gardens, and lately they have been…
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deano
in Heating 13 years and 5 months ago
unused Heating Oil
I’ve recently switched my heating to nat gas. At some point in the near future my 1080 gallon oil tank will be cut up and…
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ALS
in Construction 13 years and 5 months ago
Decking Contractor for 70sq/ft terrace
We have a small 70 sq/ft terrace at our condo in Williamsburg. The floor surface is waterproofed concrete, we’d like to add some wood decking…
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tkkoala
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
Cyclist accident in Prospect Park yesterday at approx. 4:30pm, injuries. Please help if you saw it.
My husband was cycling in Prospect Park yesterday, 12/1, at approx. 4:30pm when an agressive grey van hit/swerved/ran off the road/ran into him. His injuries…
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louisel
in Duct Cleaning 13 years and 5 months ago
Heightened levels of mold were discovered in testing after years of an undsicovered leak iin ariconditioning ductwork. Does anyone recommend a NADCA certified company to remediate this problem ?
Ductwork to airconditioner on roof was defective. Leak causing damage in bathroom ceiling was misdiagnosed as roof problem for years. Mold instpectors discovered very heightened…
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louisel
in Duct Cleaning 13 years and 5 months ago
Heightened levels of mold were discovered in testing after years of an undsicovered leak iin ariconditioning ductwork. Does anyone recommend a NADCA certified company to remediate this problem ?
Ductwork to airconditioner on roof was defective. Leak causing damage in bathroom ceiling was misdiagnosed as roof problem for years. Mold instpectors discovered very heightened…
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jp1969
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Opinions on Parlor Floor Layout?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ed8129f65752-.png Hi all. Recently purchased a 17×45 brownstone that will need extensive renovations, and planning on making it a 2-family owners triplex over garden rental.…
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stickerhappy
in Zoning 13 years and 6 months ago
How to find zoning for a commerical property?
I looked up the address on DOB website and it said **Department of Finance Building Classification:** G9-GARAGE/GAS STAT’N This fits because it is like an…
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kdl6769
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Various window- and door-related jobs
I am looking for recommendations for someone who can: — repair and weatherproof, or replace, drafty, ill-fitting windows in a PS brownstone — make and install…
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jp1969
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Opinions on Parlor Floor Layout?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ed8129f65752-.png Hi all. Recently purchased a 17×45 brownstone that will need extensive renovations, and planning on making it a 2-family owners triplex over garden rental.…
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starfish11040
in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago
Does this sound like a reasonable estimate for a roof?
A new rubber roof on my brownstone, 20′ x 50′, plus sealing and painting of the parapet wall, and some minor repair work on two…
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DeLepp
in Taxes 13 years and 6 months ago
Tax lawyer
Recommendations for a tax lawyer? The coop currently has one but his stock answer seems to be “Clinton hill just like Park Slope now”. That…
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daveinbedstuy
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 6 months ago
Woodgraining progress.....
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ed42c35a3068-.jpg After prep (sanding and filling any dings) Inez applied an orange/salmon enamel base (after a primer tinted the same color). She uses oil base…
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tgiardina
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago
Anyone know a video store around Park Slope/Sunset/Bay Ridge that rents 3d BluRay?!
Anyone know of any such store? Blockbuster does not rent 3d.
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tgiardina
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago
Anyone know a video store around Park Slope/Sunset/Bay Ridge that rents 3d BluRay?!
Anyone know of any such store? Blockbuster does not rent 3d.
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jty2
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 6 months ago
When do I need architect/DOB approval?
I am looking at moving some walls (that were not original and put up by the prior owner in an apartment). Can someone clarify when…
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 6 months ago
Painting Metal Window Guards
I am repainting old metal guards that cover the glass on our old wooden door. Fairly thin metal etc. and much in need of a…
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Goatcrapp
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
NYPIRG 2011-2012 prices?
I never joined last year, and am interested in doing so this year. Their website says they are still negotiating prices (it’s december – doubtful)…
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