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jeanmarine2

in Architecture 13 years and 11 months ago

Renovation costs - second opinion?

I’d love some feedback on how people have handled conflicting feedback from professionals as to how much a house renovation will cost and what the…

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bklynpwds

in Doors & Windows 14 years ago

Shutter Pocket Restoration Help

Our house had shutter pockets but unfortunately no shutters.  We recently had historically accurate shutters made but are having trouble figuring out how the shutters…

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ptlnyc

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago

Painter/Plasterer/Sheetrock recommendation-Roberto Mejia

Hi Brownstoners. I just had A/C put in my townhouse-what a nightmare-so needed to hire a painter/plaster who could handle a huge job and work…

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evesieg

in Landlord 13 years and 11 months ago

artist studio tenant problems

I am an artist who currently sublets another art studio on a month to month lease in a commerical building.   My tenant has not…

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park_slope_boy

in Insurance 13 years and 11 months ago

Need building insurance for 4-unit condo building?

  We are a brand new 4 unit condo building. Each of the condos are insured with a normal homeowner’s insurance. Do we still need…

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comino

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 11 months ago

investment purchase

Hello Everyone, i am looking to buy a multi-family brownstone/townhouse in brooklyn with a budget around 975K, would love a house with a ton of…

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houseowax

in Appliances 14 years and 1 month ago

range hood and dishwasher reccomendations?

We’re in the midst of a kitchen reno project and are in the merket for a range hood (vented) and new dishwasher. If anyone has…

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monikan

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 11 months ago

Garden and Landscape Design recommendation (LONG!)

Ann Brooke Design Now that we’ve let her work prove itself over time – as it must, with something as season- and age-dependent as a…

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bkmn

in Environmental and Green Design 13 years and 11 months ago

Looking for budget friendly designer or architect

We have a 15 ft wide apartment on the bottom 2 floors of our house.  We need someone who can coordinate and design the renovation,…

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sharon121

in General Contractors 13 years and 11 months ago

Conwood Construction

Hi, Has anybody worked with or heard anything about Conwood Construction? They’re based in Queens. Thanks

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Oakisles1

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 11 months ago

Boiler Inspection

I own a mixed use building that requires an annual boiler inspection. This yaer the inspection was done by an inspector provided by the building’s…

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PLGenius

in Decorative 13 years and 11 months ago

Victorian-era picture-hanging techniques

I recently completed a renovation of my apartment where I, among other things, added in picture rail.  Now I’m at the point where I am…

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Oakisles1

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 11 months ago

Boiler Inspection

I own a mixed use building that requires an annual boiler inspection. This yaer the inspection was done by an inspector provided by the building’s…

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pswannabe

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 11 months ago

backsplash clash?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f8785159189e-.jpg My contractor just put in the tumbled marble backsplash tile that I picked out. However, I have the nagging feeling that something is wrong…

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PLGenius

in Decorative 13 years and 11 months ago

Victorian-era picture-hanging techniques

I recently completed a renovation of my apartment where I, among other things, added in picture rail.  Now I’m at the point where I am…

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inspirations

in Furniture 13 years and 11 months ago

guest folding beds

where can i find best folding guest beds which i can later use as sofa set? http://www.danishinspirations.com http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-monterrey-mexico/ http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-baton-rouge-louisiana/ http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-college-station-texas

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inspirations

in Furniture 13 years and 11 months ago

guest folding beds

where can i find best folding guest beds which i can later use as sofa set? http://www.danishinspirations.com http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-monterrey-mexico/ http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-baton-rouge-louisiana/ http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-college-station-texas

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mbw185

in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago

former 2 family with english basement

We are looking to buy a 1901 brick building that is listed as a B1-2 family by DOF (no CofO) in Broklyn.  The current configuration…

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hill34

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 11 months ago

Looking to sell our house

We are looking to sell our 3-story brownstone house in ft Greene. We are finishing up some construction work but would like to list it…

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gpoint

in Alarm 13 years and 11 months ago

ADT butchered my wall and baseboard!!!!

I just paid $1400 to have ADT install a security system in my newly purchased home. Not only did this tech randomly drill holes in…

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