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in Garden 13 years and 6 months ago
SEARCHING FOR PAVERS
Im looking for some pavers to make a small area in garden, approximately 50 square feet. Anybody have any pavers or stones they want to…
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grotesasso
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
plumbing work done that was not on the plan
Got the plumbing write off on the C of O. Plan inspector came and noticed there was additioanl plumbing work done but it wasn’t on…
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NYCUrbanista
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 11 months ago
Cadman Towers
I am reaching out to the Brownstoner community since my internet research abilities have failed me. I am currently on the list for a co-operative…
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dylan621
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Shade Options for a Deck
We have a deck off our living room that we need to shade somehow without cutting off the great natural light to our living room. At…
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peopleupstairs
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
Handyman / GC
I am looking for referrals for someone who is in between a handyman and a general contractor. I would like to remove a closet and…
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BoerumHill
in Brownstoner 13 years and 6 months ago
Brownstoner mobile?
Is there an app to read Brownstoner on a mobile device?
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brooklynhouselove
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Painting vs. Staining a wooden deck?
What is the difference? I want to paint the floor of the deck in my yard. Can I just buy exterior paint in Mahogany or…
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CGar
in Permits 13 years and 6 months ago
Risks of Buying Condo without Permits for Prior Renovations
It turns out that, without obtaining permits, the Sellers of a condo that I have been negotiating to buy closed off the cathedral ceiling over the living…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 6 months ago
Looking for reliable cleaning person
Hi all, Looking for a reliable, trustworthy cleaning person to come in once a week to clean our unit in Bed Stuy. Does anyone have…
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slopegirl
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
we need an architect
someone willing to do things on a budget, not one of these million dollar gut types, though I know it will cost real money. our…
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dylan621
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Shade Options for a Deck
We have a deck off our living room that we need to shade somehow without cutting off the great natural light to our living room. At…
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snarkolepctic
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
How long to get DOB permits using an expeditor?
We’re not changing the C of O, Architect is self certifying the drawings. He keeps saying we will get the permits “quickly” but I would…
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BoerumHill
in Brownstoner 13 years and 6 months ago
Brownstoner mobile?
Is there an app to read Brownstoner on a mobile device?
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chanel
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Boiler Issues in a 'New Condo'-How to fix
Hi there, So, I just got an apartment style condo in Prospect Heights. Unfortunately, the heating system is not working properly. It never reaches the…
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devineopine
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 6 months ago
Stripping/Painting over lead paint
Hi all, I am in the midst of looking to buy a 2bed, 2bath pre-war apartment, but I’m not in a position to do a…
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jlindy
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
Renovation recommendation - The Tinker's Wagon
We had just purchased a 2BR apartment that had a decade earlier been converted to one large bedroom, and needed to convert it back to…
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jeanmarine2
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
Renovation costs - second opinion?
I’d love some feedback on how people have handled conflicting feedback from professionals as to how much a house renovation will cost and what the…
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cstanger
in Family and Parenting 13 years and 6 months ago
Nanny + twins + stairs
Hi everyone, My wife and I are expecting twins and, as a result, need to upgrade to a 2BR apartment. Logistically, an elevator building is…
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