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stonerreader

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Has anyone made a legal claim against a filing professional?

The office of Scott Schnall filed plans under the wrong filing type (an extension mis-filed under Alt 2) and documented the extension in excess of…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

doing-it-not-talking-about-it

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

Cockloft insulation

I am looking into insulating the cockloft (space btwn ceiling and roof) of my Boerum Hill brownstone. The roof was recently replaced so the envelope…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

owest

in Roofers 10 years and 6 months ago

Has anyone used Roxul to insulate cockloft and if so, who installed it for you?

Hi Has anyone used Roxul to insulate cockloft space (crawl space above top floor and below flat roof)? If so, who did you use to…

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mouster728

in Garden Design and Maintenance 10 years and 6 months ago

Logs wanted for community garden flower beds

Park Slope’s newest community garden, _GreenSpace on Fourth_, is looking for a free source of logs to create raised flower beds. Ideally we need about…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

maikalee

in Energy Efficiency 10 years and 7 months ago

Solar Panels in Brooklyn?

Has anyone in Brooklyn gotten solar panels installed on their brownstone’s roof? I know there are incentives for doing it, but not sure how to…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

aravalittle

in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago

Excess 3x6 WHITE SUBWAY TILE

Hi! I have some left-over subway tile I’m hoping someone can use. It’s DalTile Rittenhouse Square, color is K101 White, 3×6. There’s one full box…

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aravalittle

in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago

Excess 3x6 WHITE SUBWAY TILE

Hi! I have some left-over subway tile I’m hoping someone can use. It’s DalTile Rittenhouse Square, color is K101 White, 3×6. There’s one full box…

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aravalittle

in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago

Excess 3x6 WHITE SUBWAY TILE

Hi! I have some left-over subway tile I’m hoping someone can use. It’s DalTile Rittenhouse Square, color is K101 White, 3×6. There’s one full box…

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carmenf

in Brownstoner 10 years and 6 months ago

Brownstoner meetup, this Thurs, Oct 15, 7pm @ Union Hall

Hey everyone- Just a reminder that I’m (attempting!) to organize a meetup this Thursday, Oct 15 at 7pm at Union Hall (http://www.unionhallny.com/) I am not…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

theoperadiva

in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 6 months ago

HVAC Contractor: Sharing a recommendation!

Very happy to share a recommendation for an HVAC Heating and Cooling company. I know how difficult it can be to find a good service…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

namahs

in General Discussion 10 years and 6 months ago

weatherized bedroom

Our master bedroom is located in front of the house with 4 windows. It is unbearable during the winter season. The temperature difference is significant…

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namahs

in General Discussion 10 years and 6 months ago

weatherized bedroom

Our master bedroom is located in front of the house with 4 windows. It is unbearable during the winter season. The temperature difference is significant…

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namahs

in General Discussion 10 years and 6 months ago

weatherized bedroom

Our master bedroom is located in front of the house with 4 windows. It is unbearable during the winter season. The temperature difference is significant…

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juggie

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago

Wrought Iron Gate for Sale H35"x W29.5" $200

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/for/5270635285.html

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classon

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago

cost of a new hot water heater?

hi, just curious what the consensus is. I think the plumber said 100 gallons. Thanks

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

terrifing

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 6 months ago

Need help to close a plumbing Job with DOB

The paperwork on our renovation has been quite messy and the plumber has abandoned the job (with the plans) a year ago. Who can help…

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davidf

in Roofing 10 years and 6 months ago

Landmarked Bronx Brownstone roof repair?

New to this site and lots of great stuff here! Husband and I recently purchased and moved into a renovated landmarked brownstone in the Bronx.…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

lasimone

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago

Sprinkler Inspection Recommendation

Could anyone recommend a company for a Sprinkler Inspection of a 3 family building in Ft. Greene. Ideally someone who can come within two weeks…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

daroogle

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago

Wanted: Iron gate under the stoop

My iron gate under the stoop was removed by previous owners years ago. I would love a new old one. Opening is 36″ wide and…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

greenwoodgeneral

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago

Construction vibration!

Hi – wondering if others have had similar experience. Pile driving to shore up a site over a block away on 19th street between 4th…

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Updated 10 years and 6 months ago

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