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anonCH
in Agents and Brokers 14 years ago
Buyers agent question - are you locked in to a buyers agent due to a mere tel call 5 years ago ?
I recently saw an advert in the NY Times RE section for a property. I called the number listed on the property to see it.…
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joules
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 4 months ago
Seller's Broker Vs. Buyer's Broker- Advice??
We’ve been looking to purchase in Bed Stuy, and are a little confused as to how brokerage works in the area. From what we’ve found,…
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justindanielnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
ducted vs ductless
Hello, Just purchased a townhome in cobble hill and we are about to begin the process of adding AC (currently there is none). We received…
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msaige
in Inspection 13 years and 4 months ago
Heimer for new construction inspection?
Has anyone used Heimer for home inspection with good results?
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namahs
in Heating 13 years and 8 months ago
Hot Water Heater Drip Leg dripping?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f091ce34e807-.jpg I just noticed it this morning when I went in the boiler room. The area right below the gas pipe connecting to the hot…
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fishermb
in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago
Refinishing Wood Floors: Water vs Oil?
I had a few people come this morning to give me quotes on sanding/refinishing some wood floors. The first few said they would use water…
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stevecym
in Glass 13 years and 4 months ago
Free USED Plate Glass
I have about 5 pieces of used plated glass I would like to get rid of. They measure between 60″ and 68″ high and 12″…
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HouseNut
in Exterminator 13 years and 4 months ago
Rat Infestation on our Street
This is really gross, but the rats on our street are out of control. There is an apartment building a few doors down that doesn’t…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
Bureau of Electrical Control Access by phone
What is the phone number for the bureau of electrical control? I want to speak to somebody in the permit department. It’s about a…
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rollotomasi
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Staircase: Repair vs Rebuild
I’ve been living in a brooklyn brownstone for 10 years and have a question. Our staircase has seen better days. Nothing major, just wear and…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
Bureau of Electrical Control Access by phone
What is the phone number for the bureau of electrical control? I want to speak to somebody in the permit department. It’s about a…
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duckwalk
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 4 months ago
Cleaning carpeted stairs
The only carpeted area in my condo is a set of stairs. It’s a straight run, 15 or 16 stairs, total plus a carpeted landing. …
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yoa
in General Contractors 13 years and 4 months ago
negotiating on prices
i was wondering how many people negotiate contractor pricing? i am getting seperate estimates for floors, walls, and a/c installation. How much wiggle room is…
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overherhead
in Lighting 13 years and 4 months ago
Covering the gap on lights connected to old gas lines
As I slowly replace the existing fixtures in my house, I’m finding that most of my fixtures hang from the old gas lines, and so…
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alexbklyn
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
How to get started buying a brownstone
Hi all- My wife and I have rented in BedStuy for the past number of years and we’re finally in a position where we might…
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lnneedshelp
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Deck Problems
About 15 years ago I had a deck put down in Brownston backyard. it was built on top of soil and brick. The deck goes…
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vinniebarbarino
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 4 months ago
welder recommendation
Our building engineer told us that we need to improve the strength of a bunch of lally columns in our cellar. We need a welder…
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cleo
in Pest Control 13 years and 4 months ago
Termite infestation???how long until treatment works?
In January we discovered that we had well-established termite activity in our brick townhouse —several basement joists were damaged, as well as the floor on…
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