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Oxygen
in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 11 months ago
Slightly Unusual Lock: Where to Buy?
I want to install a lock for an interior hallway that is accessed via a single French door. The door hardware is from the 1920’s.…
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xistent
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 11 months ago
NEED RECOMMENDATION FOR LAND USE ATTORNEY
Need someone who is familiar with Brooklyn residential zoning and usage laws. Thanks
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ejalbk
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 11 months ago
Attorney for Sale of a Multi-Family Bldg?
I have a real estate attorney, but he recently joined one of the midtown mega firms and both prices and service have gone in an…
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monkey1
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 11 months ago
Management Fees for a 3 unit building?
Hello, I have a three unit building, ground floor retail with two apartments upstairs in brownstone Brooklyn and am considering a relocation. What would be…
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klarkash
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Advisability on going into contract before renov completed?
Looking for opinions of the advisability on going into contract on a property while the renovation is still ongoing. We’ve been told this would greatly…
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brownstonebiff
in Architecture 13 years and 11 months ago
Last advice before we break up with the archictect
I posted here two weeks ago and you all were very helpful. We went over our expectations again, and were promised a set of construction…
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ktm6
in Financial Services 13 years and 11 months ago
need financial planner for considering purchase of bstone
We are considering the purchase of a legal 2 family brownstone. Looking for a financial planner who can help us map out how this fits…
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kutterkan
in Government 14 years and 7 months ago
What to do about ECB violation for neighbor's standing water?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e454f669555f-.jpg We received an environmental control board violation for standing water in our backyard. Problem is, we don’t have an issue with standing water. Our…
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susannahmeadows
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 11 months ago
Recommendation for facade, painting, siding
For anyone considering putting new siding on their home, I can’t recommend Bullseye Exteriors enough. James and his team did a beautiful job on our…
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knaugh
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
Need Affordable Gardeners To Lay Sod in Bed-Stuy/Clinton Hill
We do not need any fancy landscapers to do this simple work. We just need good reliable, affordable, hard-working workers with gardening experience who know…
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widthom
in Doors 13 years and 11 months ago
Pocket Door Hardware / Latch
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9084c5df073-.jpg I have a pocket door to my powder room with the very standard latch pictured here – which is very unreliable in a household…
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samtsegaye
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 11 months ago
37 Brevoort Place Open House this past Sunday 4/15/2012
Hello – a couple of questions regarding open houses in general and thoughts on the property itself and the area for those that have seen…
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Oxygen
in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 11 months ago
Slightly Unusual Lock: Where to Buy?
I want to install a lock for an interior hallway that is accessed via a single French door. The door hardware is from the 1920’s.…
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SewardWasRight
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
Renovating The Standpipe Controls on an Old Bathtub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f8e142202b76-.jpg Hi everyone, I have an old J.L. Mott bathtub that has the original brass floormount faucet controls. Unfortunately, the gaskets and other rubber internal…
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elbow
in Sidewalks 13 years and 11 months ago
One Dead Tree and Two Broken Bluestone Slabs.
On Good Friday I took the day off and woke to this loud sound right outside my window. I looked out and saw a guy zooming…
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susannahmeadows
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 11 months ago
Recommendation for facade, painting, siding
For anyone considering putting new siding on their home, I can’t recommend Bullseye Exteriors enough. James and his team did a beautiful job on our…
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billmcc
in Appliances 13 years and 11 months ago
How to Install Washer Dryer on third floor of Brownstone?
I’m trying to replaced the stacked washer dryer on the third floor of a Brownstone, but all the new units are larger than the old…
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klarkash
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Advisability on going into contract before renov completed?
Looking for opinions of the advisability on going into contract on a property while the renovation is still ongoing. We’ve been told this would greatly…
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