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queen0diy
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Hatch Closet Ladder
Anyone have recommendations on someone who can fabricate a metal ladder for my hatch closet so I can access my roof without performing acrobatics? I…
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amisbrown
in Architectural Salvage 11 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone Spindle search
We’re trying to track down 15-20 spindles like this one for our 1899 Bed-Stuy Brownstone staircase. We’ve tried all the obvious suspects: Eddie’s, Demolition Depot,…
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anonymous
in Doors & Windows 14 years ago
Soundproof Windows
I am just starting the process of research for replacing all windows (7 in total) in our rowhouse. My primary concern are those in the…
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gardenerbk
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Anyone redirected roof water to rainwater collection barrel in backyard?
We have had ongoing backup problems even after snaking the system several times per year, and they seem to happen after heavy rain. I’m wondering…
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gardenerbk
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
short term rental laws for owner-occupied houses in Brooklyn?
I’m trying to get to the bottom of what seems murky territory and appreciate any clarity. It looks like short term rental in vacant apartment…
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microfiche
in Construction 11 years and 11 months ago
How To Stop or Minimize Impact of Neighboring House Being Demolished?
We have heard that the owner of the house next door to ours is interested in demolishing it (a detached Victorian, legal 2 family, zoned…
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parkslopemom
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Window Washer recommendation
Anyone recommend their window washer? We need someone willing to climb out on ledges, as none of our double hung 100+ year old windows tilt…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Chain Fence to separate roofs
I live in a 4 floor, 8 apartment condo with a flat roof and our issue is people walking on our roof from the two…
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majorhints
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Deblasio's 10 Year Affordable Housing Plan - Thoughts?
Ready, set, go! Discuss!
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bonald
in Garden 11 years and 11 months ago
Need recommend for someone to fix garden sprinkler system
We’re in an apartment building in Ft Greene with a large front and back garden. We have pop-up sprinkler heads but some spouts don’t produce…
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trupolo
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Unwanted backyard guests
I have a vexing problem. I live in South Park Slope and my landlord owns a number of adjacent buildings and garages. My backyard currently…
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jojoli
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Parapet on Neighbor's Extension
Hi Our neighbors have been building a 3-story 17 ft long full-width extension to the back of their brownstone. For obvious reasons, this isn’t ideal…
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ccprospect
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Glass?
Now that Mega is gone, where can we get cut glass? Any ideas?
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nwalon
in General Contractors 11 years and 11 months ago
Basement Sheetrock and drywall repair (probable mold) & dehumidifier
I am looking for a contractor to do some small repairs in the basement of a house: 1) ceiling :Replace Sheetrock, treat mold, replace isolation,…
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nycengineer
in Fencing 11 years and 11 months ago
Fence spacing requirements...
I am building a rooftop deck with a fence of 6 feet in height. Is there a spacing requirement for the slats? I had heard…
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nycengineer
in Fencing 11 years and 11 months ago
Fence spacing requirements...
I am building a rooftop deck with a fence of 6 feet in height. Is there a spacing requirement for the slats? I had heard…
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