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soundhoner

in Cleaning and Maid Services 10 years and 11 months ago

Professionally Cleaning 2 full stories before move-in

Hi, Can anyone advise on a service or individual that can clean a house that I am about to take possession of? It will be…

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wonderbread

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

Quick Off Market Townhome Sale in Park Slope

I have a three family 2,700 sf investment townhome in Park Slope (around 6th and 6th st). I have a need for some cash quickly…

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wonderbread

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

Quick Off Market Townhome Sale in Park Slope

I have a three family 2,700 sf investment townhome in Park Slope (around 6th and 6th st). I have a need for some cash quickly…

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wonderbread

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

Quick Off Market Townhome Sale in Park Slope

I have a three family 2,700 sf investment townhome in Park Slope (around 6th and 6th st). I have a need for some cash quickly…

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architerp

in Masonry 11 years ago

Parging

Can anyone recommend someone to parge my exterior foundation wall? The original paint is chipping so it would need to be stripped in addition to…

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PSGal

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?

We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…

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Arkady

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Block-long Stoop Sale

Saturday – 10 to 4\. Lincoln Place between 6th & 7th Av.s

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lissieliss87

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

contractor recommendation -- Chris Lombardi

Chris lombardi (Lombardi Carpentry) just renovated a bathroom for me in my Victorian Ditmas Park house and I feel like I have finally found the…

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cgguy

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

ironwork

Can someone recommend an ironworker to replace/fabricate/mold two finials for an iron gate in addition to welding a piece back on?

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mikecnyc

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago

Removing a Fire Escape

I am looking at a four-story brownstone that is zoned as a two family, but is currently configured as an illegal four family. There is…

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mag

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Changing Electric Meters & Installing Two Zoned Heating System

We are considering a two family house in which the electric meters are as follows: one meter is for the top floor; the other meter…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

malikmalik08

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

Moving Sale - all furniture must go - couch, table+chairs, cabinet, media center

My husband and I are moving to another apt in Park Slope and selling all our furniture. All has to go by Thursday. See below……

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

ditmarsman

in Heating 10 years and 11 months ago

Boiler sizing

In my quest for a new boiler install, I’ve run into a few contractors that size all over the place. One of them measured all…

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BigD

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

Solid Wood Door circa 1920

Recently removed a door (and frame/trim) that connected two bedrooms in my Bay Ridge circa 1920 row house. The door is solid wood, unpainted, and…

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brownstoner

in 10 years and 11 months ago

Welcome to Brownstoner forums!

This is internet’s number one place to discuss everything Brownstoner related! You can ask questions, share interesting things, tell stories, help others, or just hang…

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PSGal

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?

We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…

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PSGal

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?

We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…

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PSGal

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

Changing patio/balcony doors to sliders. Need a DOB permit?

We want to replace our existing balcony/patio doors. They meet conditions a,b, and c below, but we are seeking to change from casement style to…

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mag

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

Certificate of Occupancy

We are negotiating the purchase of a house which does not have a CO. The CO search lists the house as a 2 family w/storefront.…

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lissieliss87

in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 11 months ago

bathroom renovation contractor recommendation

Chris Lombardi just renovated a bathroom in my Ditmas Park victorian house. He did a fabulous job and is by far the best contractor I…

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