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oldbaby
in Sidewalks 10 years and 10 months ago
LOT OF BLUESTONE FOR SALE
I have a brownstone in Ft. Greene. We have a large lot of old bluestone in the rear yard. Willing to sell it for a…
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jakester
in Taxes 10 years and 10 months ago
Estimating Tax Change
Hi guys, I’m just in the final stretch of a closing on a home, and trying to figure out how to estimate taxes on the…
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jhpers
in Permits 10 years and 10 months ago
Convert window to sidelight
I have a patio door with an (attached) side window. It’s time to replace the patio door and would like to convert the side window…
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andreastrauchler
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
removing a plaster wall
Hi – I’d like to take down one wall in my brownstone – it’s plaster and lathe so a bit messy – 10′ x 12’…
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huesos
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Con Ed Red Tag: Plumber Recommendation
One of our tenants called Con Ed and reported they smelled gas in their apartment when they couldn’t reach the super. Con Ed came and…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago
Backyard drain is backed up- any ideas?
Our backyard drain on the ground, which also connects with the downspout from roof, backs up and water eventually makes its way into the basement.…
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katdov
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Grandfathered extension proof
I recently bought a house in BK and met with an expeditor about filing for reno permits with the DOB. He told me the ground…
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workerb
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Reasons for "job on hold" with DOB
I just looked up my job on BIS and noticed it was marked “Job on Hold.” I don’t know why and was told I had…
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ps158
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 10 months ago
Benjamin Moore paint color recommendations?
Anyone have paint colors they love in their homes? What are the names of them? Suffering from major decision fatigue…
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ps158
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 10 months ago
Benjamin Moore paint color recommendations?
Anyone have paint colors they love in their homes? What are the names of them? Suffering from major decision fatigue…
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ps158
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 10 months ago
Benjamin Moore paint color recommendations?
Anyone have paint colors they love in their homes? What are the names of them? Suffering from major decision fatigue…
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stickerhappy
in Fire 10 years and 10 months ago
How do I know if my dual CO2 / smoke alarm is still good?
I’ve heard that CO2 sensors are good for about 5 or 6 years and smoke sensors more like 10 years. The dual CO2/smoke alarm I…
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greenworks
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Any Brownstoners in Cypress Hills?
We just moved to Cypress Hills a few months ago and have been loving the neighborhood — Are there any other Brownstoner readers out there…
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carmenf
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Best value tile store in BK (or boroughs)?
In your opinion, what is the tile store in BK or NYC largely that offers the best value? We are going to be tiling 3.5…
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Plumber or Chimney Specialist for Gas Smell Coming from Fireplace
We’ve smelled gas on and off since we bought our brownstone 4 years ago. We’ve had plumbers come over twice, but they couldn’t detect gas…
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Mmoore
in Brownstoner 10 years and 10 months ago
Heating sources ideas/ recommendations?
Would anyone have any ideas on additional heating source, preferably gas powered? My apartment is at the end of our heating loop (hot water) and…
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andreastrauchler
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
removing a plaster wall
Hi – I’d like to take down one wall in my brownstone – it’s plaster and lathe so a bit messy – 10′ x 12’…
0
andreastrauchler
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
removing a plaster wall
Hi – I’d like to take down one wall in my brownstone – it’s plaster and lathe so a bit messy – 10′ x 12’…
0
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