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berniceshola
in Quality of Life 11 years and 11 months ago
derelict house on my block
hey all, forgive the long backstory that follows, I’m just trying to figure out what’s going on with a derelict building on my block, and…
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evesieg
in Quality of Life 12 years and 2 months ago
Experience with George from Honest Roofing/ Staten Island?
I received a very reasonable quote from George from Honest Roofing/ Staten Island and was wondering if anyone else has used him for their roofs? Does…
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guikazoid
in Quality of Life 12 years and 1 month ago
Bed Stuy Inquiry (Mother Gaston Blvd and Hull St)
Hello, I am not too familiar with Bed Stuy but would like others opinion on Mother Gaston Blvd and Hull St. How safe is the area?…
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ejalbk
in Quality of Life 12 years and 2 months ago
Downtown Brooklyn Is Next:
Very quietly, the price of muni meters was almost doubled in Manhattan south of 96th St as of late last month to $3.50 an hour…
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daveinbedstuy
in Quality of Life 12 years and 4 months ago
Thanks for fixing the Home Page Comment Counter.
Christmas has truly come early. Amazing what can be done in theis day and age, technology wise, when you put your mind to it
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snappyglitter
in Quality of Life 13 years and 4 months ago
Holiday/Charity Bash Reminder!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4edf85595a61f-.jpg Hey! You! YEAH YOU! Don’t forget, the 3rd Annual Holiday Party/Charity Bash is on December 15th from 6pm until we drop at Ocean’s 8,…
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artsgrrrrl
in Quality of Life 12 years and 9 months ago
Considering a move
Hello, I would love to get some advice from all you seasoned Brooklynites. I am recently divorced and in a major life transition. I have…
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mevans74
in Quality of Life 12 years and 9 months ago
Cat Sitter Recommendation
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a cat sitting service, in the Windsor Terrace area. Thanks!
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midwooder
in Quality of Life 12 years and 11 months ago
Neighborhoods with ample street parking
What are some good gentrified areas close to Manhattan in Brooklyn where street parking is not a big issue? For example, anecdotally, I heard that…
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UnRed
in Quality of Life 12 years and 11 months ago
Pool with standing water
After getting my first mosquito bite last night, I have a concern I need help with. The building next door to me has a backyard…
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zg
in Quality of Life 12 years and 11 months ago
Shooting on Grand between Clifton and Greene
Does anyone know what happened, the details and such?
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snappyglitter
in Quality of Life 12 years and 11 months ago
Window Screen Filters?
Hola folks! I need some assistance here. I live on a **very** busy street and get the usual dust, car/truck/bus exhaust, etc. that makes my…
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stonetree
in Quality of Life 12 years and 11 months ago
Advise on how to deal w wood burning restaurant smell?
Hello Brownstoners, I live in Clinton Hill and a new place (Speedy Romeo) opened on our corner that does wood burning pizza. The woodburning oder…
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brainstormer
in Quality of Life 13 years ago
Skateboarders on Putnam
Hi I am wondering if anyone else is bothered by the skateboarders on Putnam Avenue. 144 Putnam transformed its back yard into a skate board…
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sobrooklyn
in Quality of Life 13 years and 1 month ago
Renting out Home for Film/TV Use
Hello–Does anyone know about renting out your home for use in film and tv shows? I noticed that Corcoran has a listing for this. I…
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stickerhappy
in Quality of Life 13 years and 5 months ago
Coffey Park in Red Hook- what's it like living nearby?
Looking at a place in Red Hook looking out on Coffey Park. What’s that park like during day/night? How’s the location for other things? Anyone…
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bobjohn
in Quality of Life 13 years and 2 months ago
Looking for ideas for 12 y/o boy birthday party
maybe take them to paintball or arcade. Aviator supposed to have “rockclimbing party” but I cannot imagine it to be a “party” type of activity.…
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sobrooklyn
in Quality of Life 13 years and 2 months ago
Using Parlor Floor for Events
Over the past few months, friends have requested use of my parlor floor to host 2 bridal showers and a wedding rehearsal dinner. I am…
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kidbklyn
in Quality of Life 13 years and 3 months ago
Parking tickets during alternate side parking hours.
Has anyone been ticketed during alternate side parking for violating code 45\. The violation states that stopping, standing, or parking; or if a vehicle extends…
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