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Augustiner
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago
CPVC sprinkler systems instead of iron?
I was wondering if anyone had a CPVC based sprinkler installed and approved by DOB. For example http://www.lubrizol.com/CPVC/Products/BlazeMaster.html It seems to be cheaper to install…
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zucchini88
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 6 months ago
Extension on House
I’m currently looking at house in Brooklyn that has an extension on it. I don’t know if the extension is legal as the owners do…
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susant
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Can anyone recommend a company for pointing brick?
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Frazier
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 6 months ago
I need a great painter
Can anyone please recommend a great painter. My wife and I just bought a new apartment that has not been painted in years. Thanks in…
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emilyfrances
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 6 months ago
Store/Office Certificate of Occupancy
We are purchasing a townhouse with a restaurant on the ground floor. The building has a CofO with a store/office classification at the commercial floor…
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crownheights
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Antique expandable coffee table for sale by owner - $145
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ed8a49ae255-.jpg Hello everyone…i am selling this antique coffee table (expandable) bc I do not need it…it looks really nice… Below are some additional pictures… https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.258356210957520.59851.100003494304472&type=1&l=9a57abd13e
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crownheights
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Antique expandable coffee table for sale by owner - $145
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ed8a49ae255-.jpg Hello everyone…i am selling this antique coffee table (expandable) bc I do not need it…it looks really nice… Below are some additional pictures… https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.258356210957520.59851.100003494304472&type=1&l=9a57abd13e
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UnRed
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 6 months ago
Buying into new buildings
As someone who’s looking into buying, I’m wondering what is the best way to contact buildings that are in the process of being built? For…
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SleepyJean
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 6 months ago
Closing without electrical DOB sign off
I’m negotiating a contract to buy a house that is in the process of being renovated in Bed-Stuy. I’m getting a better deal because the…
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hoffavois
in Carpet and Upholstery 12 years and 7 months ago
Judgment Awarded/Collection Attorney Needed
We won a judgment against a NJ contractor who took our deposit for a bathroom reno, but never did any work. First two attorneys working…
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scarter
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Brand New Cabinets for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ec864c9349e-.jpg Brand New Cherry cabinets (still in box) available. color pictured on left and configuration pictured also. Purchased cabinets recently for a studio renovation that…
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Augustiner
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Electric cooktop a dealbreaker?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ec2f8bbdea5-.jpg I am planning have no gas in my house. People keep telling me how good of an investment it is to have gas in…
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hooky
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
Cast Iron Sink Legs
Anyone have, or know where I can get some cast iron sink legs? Their level of disrepair is not a concern.
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hooky
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
Cast Iron Sink Legs
Anyone have, or know where I can get some cast iron sink legs? Their level of disrepair is not a concern.
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empathie00
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
chimney liner size for gas boiler
Hi there – any ideas what diameter liner I’ll need for a gas boiler in a 2 family, 4 story home? We just had a…
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nalusurf
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 6 months ago
Experience Re-Tapping a Steam Radiator Air Vent Hole?
I have hot water steam radiators with 1/8″ air vent valves. Upon going to replace one of the air vents I discovered that the threads…
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hatshepsut
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 7 months ago
Clawfoot tub repairs... worth it?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e983ffe75fb-.jpg We are planning a gut renovation of our (only) bathroom in the next few months. We have an old (no idea how old) clawfoot…
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gpoint
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Boiler Violation
Recently pruchased 2 family building with a DOB boiler violation. The seller had the violation dismissed recently after the sale to us, but will the…
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