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greenwoodslope
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago
Cyclist bulliten board or blog?
Is there a cyclist bulliten board or blog for Brooklyn? I’ve googled it and am not finding a place where I can post questions or…
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needmtg
in Inspection 13 years and 6 months ago
Boiler Permit Closeout
10 years ago Keyspan replaced my boiler. Recently I got a note from them saying that the plumbing permit is still open, and that they…
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grantsq
in Masonry 13 years and 6 months ago
Waterproofing the brick walls of our condo -- contractor recommendations?
Our condo is looking to permanently seal / waterproof (with stucco) the exterior brick walls on the sides and back of our 5 story, standalone building.…
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Rev
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
what flooring is typically used in hallway of 4-family brownstone? we are saving as much of the ornate staircase woodwork as possible and I want something that will wear well for rental apartments....
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teepeeteee
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
New Interior Apartment Door Replacement - Need Locksmith / Contractor Suggestions
We have a three family in Park Slope and are looking to replace the interior front doors for two of the apt units with doors…
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sylk
in Landscaping 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for Design and Landscaping Company
Just wanted to share a recent great experience we had with Jesse Terzi, owner and manager of New Eco Landscapes, a design and landscape company…
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snappyglitter
in Quality of Life 14 years and 3 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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brooklyn_dodger
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 6 months ago
Letter of no objection issues
I am about to purchase what I thought was a 2-family townhouse (in south slope), however it seems that the property card from the 50???s…
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brownieinhk
in Other 13 years and 6 months ago
Fine for Asbestos Removal by the DEP
Hello everyone. While undertaking our renovation, we had some asbestos that had to be abated. Our contractor hired a firm to do so, and everything…
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shi11
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Making an offer with renovations in mind
We’re considering buying a 2bdrm coop and making renovations to it. Besides the estimates from the builder/architect/engineer, what else should we take into account before…
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slvillager
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
damp/icky in vestibule
hi- we have a typical understoop vestiblue that always gets damp when it rains. any way to seal better? alos floor is concrete- how do…
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brownieinhk
in Other 13 years and 6 months ago
Fine for Asbestos Removal by the DEP
Hello everyone. While undertaking our renovation, we had some asbestos that had to be abated. Our contractor hired a firm to do so, and everything…
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ktm6
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 6 months ago
Fireplace Mantel from Park Slope apartment for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5050bff7e9372-.jpg This is a carved wooden fireplace mantle for sale. Egg and dart trim, ionic columns, original mirror included. Measures 88″ high by 55″ wide. …
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needmtg
in Inspection 13 years and 6 months ago
Boiler Permit Closeout
10 years ago Keyspan replaced my boiler. Recently I got a note from them saying that the plumbing permit is still open, and that they…
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RunJoe
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
Oil boiler maintenance
I had a new oiler boiler put in about 5 years ago. The boiler runs fine, however, I have not had any maintence done it…
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evelyntullycosta
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Does anyone know who can repair/restore my 1920's
Our 1920’s Mission style craftsman house comes complete with a Spanish style “tin” tile bay window roof that needs serious repairs/restoration/replacement. The W.F. Norman company…
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ea3421
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Non-combustible snap together roof tiles
Hi, Can anyone recommend non-combustible (preferably light weight) snap-together roof deck tiles?They sell a lot of wooden wiles online, though the fire rating is not…
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miguelsno
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
basement flood mystery.
As a result of last week’s torrential rain, my basement severely flooded. Granted that my property, which I recently purchased, is located in a low…
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