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jlqnsny
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 11 years ago
How to confirm a house built in 1920s has a garage
The house we bought was built in 1920s and it currently does not have a garage. Information on DOB website did not show garage. However,…
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chestnut
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Need an radiant heat installer
Already tried Gateway whose receptionist says they’re too busy to come look at the job. Any other recommendations? Thanks!
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flutang
in Lawyers and legal service 11 years ago
Lawyer for Easement dispute
Looking for an affordable real estate attorney who does good work who can help with quick turnaround on an easement issue in Brooklyn. Recommendations?
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lz26
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Code for building metal deck -- please help!!
We are changing the CofO in a brownstone from a 6 to a 2 family and are building a deck — so need to make…
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pfmnyc
in Heating and Cooling 11 years and 1 month ago
Maintenance Contract for Forced Air and Mini-Split
Hello dear Brownstoners – Looking for someone to maintain our HVAC system. We recently installed a Fujitsu mini split system on the top (4th) floor…
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mag
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Like Kind Property
I own a legal two family house and am thinking of selling it, buying a legal three. The three family house is of lesser value,…
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shbrooklyn
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Looking for garbage & cleaning person for small coop bulding
Hi, I live in a self managed 10 unit brownstone (5 floors) in Park Slope. We are currently looking for someone to do our garbage…
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lockjam
in Construction 14 years and 5 months ago
Are you thinking of using Vanderbilt Brownstones Kitchens and Baths?
Don’t. They used to be Clinton Hill Design & Build, also referred to on this forum as CHDB. I used them to renovate my brownstone,…
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brandonser
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
American Water sewer Line insurance program
I had to re-post after my original post in 2013\. I mentioned that I had the insurance for several of my investment homes and had…
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lz26
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Code for building metal deck -- please help!!
We are changing the CofO in a brownstone from a 6 to a 2 family and are building a deck — so need to make…
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basementbound
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Deck Regulations
Planning to build a deck. I was told that the sides of a wooden deck must be at least 3ft from adjacent properties. Seems to…
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pkudder
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
A General Contractor and Master Craftsman - recommendation
I enthusiastically recommend JC Martin Renovation. He did several projects for us in FG. Not only is he professional and knowledgeable; he is someone who…
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lakethoreau
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
Need pocket shutters for old Victorian
In need of multiple pairs. If you have any, please let me know. Thank you.
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Augustiner
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
why salt is not a good idea
… photo taken yesterday at City Hall
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bedstuytownhouse
in Tile 11 years ago
Penny round expert installer? Looking for referrals
Hi brownstoners, Looking for recos for a tile contractor that is an expert in installing penny round tile. Nothing worse than seeing the seams on…
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sobrooklyn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 1 month ago
Need a welder
Hello I need a welder to install a lock latch on an iron window guard.
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larryg
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 5 months ago
Full Brownstone Facade Restoration
Just got a proposal for brownstone façade restoration including cornice repair and paint, railing scrape and repaint and sidewalk bridge for upwards of $90,000\. Building…
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no-permits
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
extermination/pest control supply
when i DIY, i go to midwood exterminating supply on nostrand but he’s closed all week for passover. there’s another place called national that i’ve…
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catbk
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Need recommendation for floor refinishing plus linoleum installation
Hi. We’re finally thinking about re-finishing floors, after a many-years hippie-style one-project-at-a-time renovation. (I don’t recommend it!). In addition, we’d like to install linoleum (actual…
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