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carlyfreedom
in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago
ISO somebody to identify source of leak
We have a leak around the windows in one of our rooms. We have had many roofers come to try to fix the leak and…
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odyssey
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
Help on floor finish needed quickly!!!!
I am in the process of refinishing my wood parquet floors in my living room and den due to a flood. Part of the living…
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jp1234
in Zoning 14 years ago
3 Family to 4
Hi, My wife and I are looking at buying a brownstone in a historic zone that is officially a 3 family. However, previous owners (maybe…
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Johanna
in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago
Looking for Pocket Doors.
I’m in need of a pair of original pocket doors for a project. Each door should be close to 90″ X 34″. I’m looking for a…
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Johanna
in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago
Looking for Pocket Doors.
I’m in need of a pair of original pocket doors for a project. Each door should be close to 90″ X 34″. I’m looking for a…
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elgato
in Insurance 12 years and 9 months ago
Above Ground Oil Tank Inspection
My insurance broker called me and said that my insurance company wants my above ground oil tank to be inspected for leaks. Is this normal…
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mmardiney
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
Floor Refinisher
I am looking for a good person/company to refinish as oak floor in a rental unit. Any recommendations appreciated! Thanks! Megan
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evelyntullycosta
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 9 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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sobrooklyn
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 9 months ago
Re-financing
Hello–I bought my home in Summer 2010. I am thinking about re-financing. Anyway I can do this and avoid paying closing costs? Is there ever…
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mozambrooklyn
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
My old fireplace has a metal liner, chimney filled with sand?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/504bbfdb05365-.jpg Hello, I searched the forums but didn’t find anything similar to my issue. I have an older home in Bed Stuy, and the…
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anonymous
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 9 months ago
wooden door knobs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/504d3eaf39420-.jpg Anybody know where I can get these locally? Does anyone have experience with old knobs on new locksets?
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58dad
in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago
I want to build a home from scratch - am I crazy?
I have read several posts about the pitfalls and the cost of building a new home in Brooklyn. I have seen cost ranges from $200…
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renoishard2
in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago
How to water a backyard
We finally got serious about creating a garden in the backyard of our house. But I seem to be killing all of our plants. I…
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gwan
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 9 months ago
Painter for a Cornice
We’re looking for a painter for our cornice – whoever it is will need to put up scaffolding. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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BobMarvin
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 9 months ago
Legality of short-term house rentals
There’a a sponsored post about Onefinestay on today’s Brownstoner and, since comments can’t be posted on that item I have a question to ask here.…
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morganpony68
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Bathroom Redo
Any recommendations for someone to redo 2 brownstone bathrooms. Nothing fancy: rip out what’s there, re-tile, install some Ikea vanities etc. Bonus points for someone…
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niznik
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 9 months ago
starting a tutoring company - good? bad?
Hello my fellow brownstoners, I have been doing some tutoring besides my full time job for some time now. Someone asked me why I don’t…
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oliver_nyc
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 9 months ago
looking for parking in/around cobble hill
hi – i’m looking for anyone with an indoor parking space to rent out in or around cobble hill. the closer to cobble hill park,…
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