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bedstuytownhouse

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago

Cost to replace toilet? Being quoted $250/per...is that average?

For labor, not the parts. Just making sure this is average. Any opinions?

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ernormous

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago

What are the types of renesola's solar panels?

Who understand the brand of Renesola , I want to know which models and types of solar panels has in renesola. What kind suitable for…

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andrewdavid

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 2 months ago

Cabinet Painting?

Hello All, I’m towards the end of a DIY kitchen reno. I have newly built cabinet doors that I need professionally painted. I’m a pro…

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Updated 10 years and 9 months ago

ParkSlopeRenter

in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago

Bicycle Storage Rental near Center Park Slope?

Our craptastic landlord is making everyone move their bikes from the hallway but not providing any additional storage (there is tons available in the basement,…

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Updated 10 years and 9 months ago

mikecnyc

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago

Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Does anybody have experience with applying for and receiving Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits? (http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/documents/TaxCreditProgramsComparisonChart.pdf) I am about to start renovation a brownstone…

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mikecnyc

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago

Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Does anybody have experience with applying for and receiving Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits? (http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/documents/TaxCreditProgramsComparisonChart.pdf) I am about to start renovation a brownstone…

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mikecnyc

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago

Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Does anybody have experience with applying for and receiving Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits? (http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/documents/TaxCreditProgramsComparisonChart.pdf) I am about to start renovation a brownstone…

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melissabraun

in Roofers 10 years and 9 months ago

Advice before offer

I purchased a home in Bed Stuy last year and a friend of mine and her husband have expressed interest in purchasing a home as…

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housepoor

in Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago

Switching Plumbers after permit has been pulled

My plumber started a job (actually is 90% done) but seems incapable of finishing it. A disagreement with the engineer about what needs to be…

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sqhaexgkh

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago

Kitchen Cabinets

Hi there– Can anyone recommend a brand of kitchen cabinets that are good quality but will allow me to price and explore layouts online?

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Updated 10 years and 9 months ago

blauprint9

in Doors & Windows 10 years and 9 months ago

Proper steel window welds?

Hello Brownstoner! We had these steel windows made for an extension and spent a pretty penny. We then had insulated panes made and found they…

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slimc

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Illegal Party Space

Since summer began, neighbors a few doors down have been hosting weekly public outdoor parties in their adjoining backyards. These are promoted, advertised affairs with…

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Updated 10 years and 9 months ago

athstudios

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

Wood type? Restoring panels / stairs / banisters

Hi everyone, I tried to post this question last night but it didn’t go through, so I’m trying again (sorry if it shows as a…

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Updated 10 years and 9 months ago

ParkSlopeRenter

in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago

Bicycle Storage Rental near Center Park Slope?

Our craptastic landlord is making everyone move their bikes from the hallway but not providing any additional storage (there is tons available in the basement,…

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ParkSlopeRenter

in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago

Bicycle Storage Rental near Center Park Slope?

Our craptastic landlord is making everyone move their bikes from the hallway but not providing any additional storage (there is tons available in the basement,…

0

ParkSlopeRenter

in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago

Bicycle Storage Rental near Center Park Slope?

Our craptastic landlord is making everyone move their bikes from the hallway but not providing any additional storage (there is tons available in the basement,…

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afrodytka8585

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago

Electrical Upgrade Question

We are considering an electrical upgrade of our 3 family brownstone. Each unit has a separate electrical meter, and 2 of the 3 units are…

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dschrem

in Legal 10 years and 9 months ago

Help! Moved into Greenpoint Building - no hot water, gas to cook, and internet

National grid told me to reach out to landlord, because the building had not been set up. Landlord tells me it could take up to…

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randolph

in Demolition 10 years and 10 months ago

PERMIT NEEDED FOR INTERIOR DEMO?

Does one need a permit to demo non-structural interior walls, removing metal studs and sheetrock, remove doors, as well as kitchens and bathrooms?

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Updated 10 years and 9 months ago

afrochic

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 2 months ago

Recommendations needed -- architect for kitchen renovation

Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations for an architect to design the plans for my kitchen gut renovation that I can bid out to general…

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Updated 10 years and 9 months ago

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