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sprucenik
in Permits 14 years and 1 month ago
changing C of O configuration?
I’m looking at buying a place in Crown Heights that’s designated as a two-family – configuration on the C of O is a triplex (basement/1st/2d…
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wherebklyn
in Foundation 14 years and 1 month ago
Steel columns in basement
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f674a2abce1a-.png Looking for cost estimate for this job: basement of old victorian house has screw jacks supporting the main wooden beam and, we’re told, that is below…
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kachuri999
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month ago
mailslot on door or mailbox?
Hi, I was told my our mailman that in Bed-Stuy you can only have one drop-off for mail per building (is that right??). We had…
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ejalbk
in Fire 14 years and 1 month ago
Monthly Sprinkler Inspection Recommendation/Price?
Apparently we are required to hire a company to do monthly inspections of our sprinkler system. Can anyone recommend someone along with the monthly rate…
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nyflicka
in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago
PB King-Sized Valencia Sleigh Bed for Sale!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6909278a5d6-.jpg Hi All, We only have one piece of furniture left to sell! It’s a Pottery Barn King Sized Valencia Sleigh Bed in excellent condition.…
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nyflicka
in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago
PB King-Sized Valencia Sleigh Bed for Sale!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6909278a5d6-.jpg Hi All, We only have one piece of furniture left to sell! It’s a Pottery Barn King Sized Valencia Sleigh Bed in excellent condition.…
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achildgrows
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago
Do you need shutters? We have them!
When we bought our house 8 years ago, the former owner had removed all the shutters for the rehab. He told us the shutters are…
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ejbro
in Co-Op Related 14 years and 1 month ago
Roof Decks
I’m interested in having a roof deck installed on the roof of my 108 unit co-op in Brooklyn. I’m looking for feedback/guidance from others who…
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pearlstoh
in Decorative 14 years and 1 month ago
Need interior pocket shutter made to match
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f68f9ae55ad8-.jpg Does anyone know a good carpenter/millworker who can make and interior pocket pocket shutter to match an original from 1896? I called Oumar at Artistic Wood…
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lee2468
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago
Need our patio extended by an additional 6X9 feet (approx) with slate tile. Small job.
Transcend was recommended in this forum but they think the job is too small. Anyone know somebody who is willing to tackle a smaller one…
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lee2468
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 3 months ago
Small patio work - Bay Ridge
I have a slate patio in my front yard and I would like to extend it an additional 4′ X 9′ to cover dirt where…
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flyingdesigner
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 1 month ago
Need a Plumber Rec for a Small Job
Forum: Can anyone rec a reliable plumber willing to take on a small job for a reasonable price? We’ve got a slop sink in the…
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sparkly
in Co-Op Related 14 years and 1 month ago
Does anyone know of a list of all brooklyn coop prewars?
looking for Brooklyn prewar coops specifically. there has got to be more out there than I have found from my searching.
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crackedstucco
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Facade repair issues: references, stucco vs brick and more...
Hi everybody, apologies in advance for the long post and many questions, but our condo board is wrestling with a number of issues related to a…
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chrissie
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
SANBORN MAPS (obtained by private homeowners)
PLEASE –NO ANSWERS FROM PROFESSIONALS SEEKING PROJECTS– THANK YOU Has any private homeowner been to 209 Joralemon St for the purpose of obtaining…
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orrsuz
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 1 month ago
Low water pressure
We have low water pressure on the top (3rd) floor of our brownstone and I’m wondering how much it should cost to install a pump…
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nintzk
in Marble 14 years and 1 month ago
Top Floor Hot Water Issue
My top floor tenant says that when the tenant below him showers, he doesn’t get sufficient hot water. Does this sound like a boiler issue…
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M
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
self leveling cement floor
Does anyone know the difference between the various self leveling cements? I want to finish my bathroom floor with cement and have an epoxy white…
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