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bedstuytownhouse

in Other 11 years and 8 months ago

Have you ever rented your space for a shoot?

We were approached by a location scout to see if we would be interested in renting out part of our brownstone for a shoot. Does…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

bobjohn

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago

Is the live-in baby considered to be a tenant?

Hi we need to hire a live-in babysitter for six weeks. The candidate asked to have her husband live with her as well. So what…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

kimplicated

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 8 months ago

Play Architect with our Kitchen…Please?

We’re renovating a kitchen in a detached BK house. Exciting and exhausting! We haven’t hit a design we’re happy with, so your ideas are desperately…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

binbong

in Lighting 14 years and 2 months ago

Recessed lighting for new construction (shallow depth) ceiling?

I’m buying a new construction apt which has the typical “no ceiling lights in the living room” developer special. I’m a big fan of recessed…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

murphy84

in Roofers 11 years and 8 months ago

Company to install backyard fence

Just purchased a property in Brooklyn and am looking for a reputable company to install a fence like the one pictured below (slightly darker color…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

bobjohn

in Legal 11 years and 8 months ago

Is live-in babysitter considered a tenant?

Hi we need to hire a live-in babysitter for six weeks. The candidate asked to have her husband live with her as well. So what…

5

Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

lz26

in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 8 months ago

chimney liner for oil to gas boiler conversion -- does size matter

One company said we needed a 6 inch liner the other said an 8 inch liner — anyone have any thoughts on why there was…

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dante2005

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago

Waste line cost - Good price?

$2,500 to tie-in/replace 30 ft of waste line with No-Hub – and new double trap/2 smaller runs – to drain and line to other areas…

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dante2005

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago

Waste line cost - Good price?

$2,500 to tie-in/replace 30 ft of waste line with No-Hub – and new double trap/2 smaller runs – to drain and line to other areas…

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housepoor

in Inspection 11 years and 8 months ago

Asbestos inspector

I am going to be doing some work in my basement, bringing in a independent fire sprinkler feed. To get the permits, I am told…

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brooklyntoqueens

in General Discussion 11 years and 8 months ago

L2 form for the DOB

We have 2 minor violations dated 2001 on our building and our contractor is asking me to sign and notarize this form before he can…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

gregbrophy

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago

Fire Escape For a two family

Hi Everyone, Do Two Family Houses need a Fire Escape? Downstairs has two entrances. One in the front and one in the back. The second…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

bedstuytownhouse

in Other 11 years and 8 months ago

Have you ever rented your space for a shoot?

We were approached by a location scout to see if we would be interested in renting out part of our brownstone for a shoot. Does…

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ellebrklyn

in For Sale 11 years and 8 months ago

Baby Stuff For Sale on Craigslist

Our twins have outgrown some of their things so I’ve posted them on Craigslist. It’s all in new or like new condition. Two Combi Suttle…

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brooklyntoqueens

in General Discussion 11 years and 8 months ago

L2 form for the DOB

We have 2 minor violations dated 2001 on our building and our contractor is asking me to sign and notarize this form before he can…

0

bobjohn

in Legal 11 years and 8 months ago

Is live-in babysitter considered a tenant?

Hi we need to hire a live-in babysitter for six weeks. The candidate asked to have her husband live with her as well. So what…

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brooklynnative78

in For Sale 11 years and 8 months ago

Antique Partners Desk $1200

Antique mahogany partners desk for pickup in Brooklyn

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bksouth

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago

How Long Does it Normally Take to Get Permits Approved from DOB?

Just purchased a house in a non-landmarked area that needs top to bottom renovation–an entire gut, and am considering adding an extension as well With…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

guikazoid

in Roofers 11 years and 8 months ago

Corner of 16th street and 4th ave

With Boqueroncito closing shop after a few weeks, what gives? The 3 corners on 16th street and 4th avenue have empty commercial space. One would…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

ooutside

in Heating 11 years and 8 months ago

Help with oil smell in basement!

We just closed on a rowhouse in park slope this week and all of a sudden there is strong oil smell in the garden level…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

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