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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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terryhoppy

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

saddles for entryway

Hi: can anyone recommend someone who can do saddles for my entryway of brownstone; I believe they are made of marble. Thanks terryhopppy@gmail.com

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edificerex

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

FOR SALE: 20 Ft Metal Cornice

Nearly perfect condition metal cornice. Best offer. Contact icanbuild@yahoo.com

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

sqhaexgkh

in Decorative 10 years and 11 months ago

Old Wallpaper

Just curious if anyone has seen this type of wall paper before? I want to get an idea of its age.

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chemosphere

in General Discussion 11 years ago

original rowhouse blueprints and permit photo gallery

When researching my 1909 brick rowhouse I had trouble finding original floorpans or blueprints online. Finally I went to the Joralemon St DOB, found these…

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prosp

in Construction 14 years and 9 months ago

basement access to backyard?

we have a 4 family with access to the backyard only through our rental unit on first floor (owners occupy upper floors).  we’d like to…

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st391

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Bathroom renovation and ADA compliance?

I’m hoping to renovate our very tiny (46″x 80″) bathroom in our co-op apartment. Since the bathroom is quite small, we’d like to add some…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

kpetrycki

in Lawyers and legal service 10 years and 11 months ago

Query on Litigation

Hi – new to this site and wonder if you can help advise me on my current situation: – I’m in contract on a brownstone…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

lchiarello2

in For Sale 11 years ago

Antique Wood Wainscoting, Trim, and Doors from a North Park Slope Brownstone

Here are photos of our original brownstone woodwork. There is about 55 feet of the wainscoting/panelling, which edges a large living room and a small…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

soundhoner

in Appraisals 10 years and 11 months ago

Sale Appraisal versus Refi Appraisals

Hey, It’s a muddy, somewhat subjective and unscientific process so I’m wondering what your experiences or opinions are on the following. Namely, I’m curious to…

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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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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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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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deancollins

in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago

ficus tree

anyone know any nurseries with ficus trees? I was hoping to get another one but it seems neither lowes or home depot stock them anymore.…

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edificerex

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

FOR SALE: 20 Ft Metal Cornice

Nearly perfect condition metal cornice. Best offer. Contact icanbuild@yahoo.com

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edificerex

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

FOR SALE: 20 Ft Metal Cornice

Nearly perfect condition metal cornice. Best offer. Contact icanbuild@yahoo.com

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edificerex

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

FOR SALE: 20 Ft Metal Cornice

Nearly perfect condition metal cornice. Best offer. Contact icanbuild@yahoo.com

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gellhorngal

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

stoop repair: z. abedin

hello. has anyone used z. abedin for stoop repair? what was your experience? thank you.

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aasch

in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago

Basement ceiling requirements

I own the bottom two floors of an old apartment building in North Brooklyn. In the unfinished basement below, there are white tiles covering the…

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jeanmarine2

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago

Illegal Deck/New Deck and Permitting

I’m getting a lot of mixed feedback about our illegal wood deck (the prior owners built it) and whether we need to remove it or…

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