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Joanna
in Moving and Storage 13 years and 2 months ago
Moving/storage for temporary move-out
We will be renovating our two-bedroom apartment and will have to clear everything out for the renovation. Can anyone give me a ballpark estimate of…
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superlou1261
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 6 months ago
I need a Real Estate Agent experienced with VA Loans.
I am a veteran interested in purchasing a one bedroom co-op in Downtown Brooklyn. I need to find a Real Estate agent experienced with VA…
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doublen
in Insurance 13 years and 1 month ago
Homeowners Insurance - Home in
My partner and I just closed on a landmark row house in Long Island City and prior to closing we secured a home owners policy.…
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bkmn
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
self-certification
We are planning on getting self-certification from an architect for some renovations. (demolishing interior wall, building 3 bathrooms) Has anybody gone through this recently and…
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flyingfish
in Cellar 13 years and 1 month ago
Flood Insurance in Brooklyn?
The recent storm left my basement with a few puddles – which is usual when it rains so heavily. I’m looking into some waterproofing options,…
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acrobeat
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Free firewood
We’re cutting down a large tree in our backyard. Instead of paying for the tree company to haul it out, we’d like to give the…
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Lincolnplace
in Landscaping 13 years and 1 month ago
What to do about neighbor's "temporary" fence.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/500abd0b2a4de-.jpg Our neighbor recently erected a nine-foot tall blue tarp on our property line, presumably for privacy, and has no intention of taking it down.…
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bklynpwds
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
Wood Cornice Recommendations?
Our house is missing it’s cornice and we are finally ready to replace it. Has anyone had a wooden cornice made? If so, who made…
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AEPE
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 1 month ago
How to choose facade color?
We are in the midst of re-doing the facade on our brownstone. For those of you who have gone through this process, how do you…
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jtphilli
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 1 month ago
Pavers for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/500b0c3f6edba-.jpg We put in a patio last summer and have a pallet of extra pavers for sale. 18 x 18 Cambridge pavers with a bluestone finish.…
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jtphilli
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 1 month ago
Pavers for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/500b0c3f6edba-.jpg We put in a patio last summer and have a pallet of extra pavers for sale. 18 x 18 Cambridge pavers with a bluestone finish.…
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bkmn
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
self-certification
We are planning on getting self-certification from an architect for some renovations. (demolishing interior wall, building 3 bathrooms) Has anybody gone through this recently and…
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berniceshola
in Lighting 13 years and 7 months ago
parlor ceiling light
hey all, does anyone have suggestions for period appropriate ceiling lamps/chandeliers (front parlor of 1905 limestone, renaissance revival, oak woodwork, 10-ft ceiling.) I am sick…
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housepoor
in Fire 13 years and 1 month ago
Sprinkler System Certificate of Fitness question
I have a NYFD F95 Certificate of Fitness and do the monthly inspection of the sprinkler system on my 3 family brownstone. As far as…
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arch007
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
CONDO BOARD MEMBERS LIST?
is there some official registration that can be obtained from public records such as ACRIS? DOB is questioning who signed my application as not a…
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luckyanchor
in For Sale 13 years and 1 month ago
Does anyone know who would buy a custom made kitchen in a newly purchased home?
I just bought a home in clinton hill and unfortunately would like to reconfigure the first floor of the home and take out the kitchen.…
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jameskoster
in Environmental and Green Design 13 years and 1 month ago
What is this strange device?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5009c4c2b3e62-.jpg It was just installed outside a friend’s window. I thought it might be for environmental quality monitoring, but it looks like something from the…
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ProHeights66
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Mailboxes and Changing addresses at brownstone
I am nearing the completion of my renovation and conversion of a brownstone from an SRO configuration to a triplex plust gaden rental. Two issues…
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ittnyc1
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
CONCRETE LOOK TILE FOR MODERN BATHROOM ?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50077cf29d3e4-.jpg I had been debating over what tiles to use for my latest bathroom renovation project. I wanted something clean, modern, and of course it…
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