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ittnyc1

in Flooring 13 years ago

CONCRETE LOOK TILE FOR MODERN BATHROOM ?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50077cf29d3e4-.jpg  I had been debating over what tiles to use for my latest bathroom renovation project. I wanted something clean, modern, and of course it…

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AEPE

in Exteriors 13 years ago

Doorbell on garden level?

Hi – we live in the lower duplex of a brownstone.  Our electrician has almost convinced us that a doorbell on the garden level is…

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Updated 13 years ago

rustydevon

in Landscaping 13 years ago

Seeking Landscaper / Nursery recommendations

Hello Brownstoner community,   We have an approximately 8×13′ empty planting bed in front of our 20’w four story brownstone in Clinton Hill. Since we…

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Updated 13 years ago

pocketdora

in General Contractors 13 years ago

Can I erect a 1000 lb shed on my parlor floor?

I am thinking of building a small wooden cabin inside my apartment to act as an extra bedroom. It’s a parlor floor apartment with a…

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Updated 13 years ago

mousta

in Insulation 13 years ago

Leinster Asbestos Abatement Recommendation

I know a few people have recommended Leinster before but I thought I would give them a plug. They removed maybe 40 feet of pretty…

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Updated 13 years ago

argentina

in Building Code 13 years ago

Boiler Conversion and LAA Process

We are undertaking a long-overdue boiler conversion. We have interviewed various licensed plumbers with prices ranging from $8,500 , $9,800 and $13,500. Aside from the…

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rafaelhaney

in Other 13 years ago

Where can I find a mosquito netted enclosed hammock?

Hello friends, Must be able to support 400lbs between two trees. Any suggest would be appreciated.   Best regards Rafael Haney

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Updated 13 years ago

rafaelhaney

in Other 13 years ago

Where can I find a mosquito netted enclosed hammock?

Hello friends, Must be able to support 400lbs between two trees. Any suggest would be appreciated.   Best regards Rafael Haney

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zucchini88

in Heating 13 years ago

Oil Tank

Just looked at a house in Brooklyn that has an old oil tank in the basement.  The owner has already converted the house to gas…

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Updated 13 years ago

352now

in Heating 13 years ago

Splitting steam system?

Hi me and my partner live in a 4 story home, to avoid conflict we’ve decided that we need to have 2 separate heating systems…

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Updated 13 years ago

nyc_sport

in Appliances 13 years ago

Viking Refrigerator Repair

We came home tonigt to a dead refrigeator.  Despite many complaints about Viking refrigerators, this is the first needed repair in almost 15 years.  No…

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Updated 13 years ago

dylan621

in Co-Op Related 13 years ago

Should Condo Associations Be Incorporated?

I had assumed that my condo association was an LLC or corporation but when I searched on the NY Dept of State website I couldn’t…

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Updated 13 years ago

JimmyLegs

in Masonry 13 years ago

Water accumulating under stoop steps

In the little chamber under my steps there is always water or evidence of its presence. As far as I know, there are no pipes…

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Updated 13 years ago

dylan621

in Co-Op Related 13 years ago

Should Condo Associations Be Incorporated?

I had assumed that my condo association was an LLC or corporation but when I searched on the NY Dept of State website I couldn’t…

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clairebear246

in Agents and Brokers 13 years ago

Broker v. landlord responsibility

Several months ago, I broke my Park Slope lease in accordance with its terms (no penalties with 30 days’ notice). My landlord was fine with…

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Updated 13 years ago

1ststreetmom

in Permits 13 years ago

does removing a kitchen require change in c of o

in a 1920 house, that has a 2 family c of o, if we remove the kitchen on top floor and replace with a laundry…

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Updated 13 years ago

zucchini88

in Heating 13 years ago

Oil Tank

Just looked at a house in Brooklyn that has an old oil tank in the basement.  The owner has already converted the house to gas…

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fenderwasher

in For Sale 13 years ago

Antique tin ceiling panels for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50057bd093146-.jpg Approx 50 SF of “leaf pattern”, approx 125 SF of “diamond pattern”, and approx 800 LF of trim. $60 OBO.

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zerocool

in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago

Decorative concrete for basement floor- Need recommendation

I’m looking to replace carpet in my finished basement with a polished concrete floor. Can anyone recommend a contractor who can pour self leveling concrete,…

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Updated 13 years ago

BrooklynBased

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago

DOB disapproval

We’re following a construction job in the neighborhood, and noticed on the DOB website that the permit application (for an A1 conversion) was “disapproved.” Is…

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Updated 13 years ago

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