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Seblicious
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Brownstoner Shutters
We are looking to add traditional wooden shutters to our Park Slope brownstone. Bay style windows – we’d like to get split top/bottom so that…
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berniceshola
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years and 1 month ago
Best month for renting out an apartment?
Hey all, question for other landlords out there. If you had to choose between January 1 and February 1 for planning to rent out an…
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M
in Appliances 14 years and 1 month ago
washer/dryer for sale
Selling Whirlpool Thin Twin MOD: LTG5243DQ1 stackable washer and dryer. Please contact if interested. thanks
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sniec
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
Roof Access and Bulkhead
What woud be the approximate cost of creating access to the roof, with stairs and a bulkhead, through the top floor apartment of a brick townhouse?
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lapinagile
in Building Code 14 years and 1 month ago
Legal two family ok without dividing wall?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e89c4a9a2550-.jpg I just looked at a small three story townhouse that’s listed on DOB website as B3 TWO FAMILY CONVERTED FROM ONE FAMILY. The…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Dehumidifier and Extenstion cord
We recently purchased a home and have a very moist basement. We just bought a dehumidifier for it, but we have no 3-prong outlets in…
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hillel
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 2 months ago
chimney brick collapse
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e6ffab218a19-.jpg We live in a brownstone and use a gas fireplace in our kitchen. last Spring we heard bricks collapsing inside our wall and it…
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burral
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
has anyone had trouble with Bridge Street development Corperation??
has anyone had trouble with Bridge street development Corperation??
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burral
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
has anyone had trouble with Bridge Street development Corperation??
has anyone had trouble with Bridge street development Corperation??
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WantBklynHeights
in Interior Decorators and Designers 14 years and 1 month ago
Interior Designer / Decorator Recommendations
My wife and I are looking for an interior designer / decorator to help with furniture, rug, window treatment, and wall hanging selection for a…
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sd
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Extreme Homes
I am thinking of buying a home in Bed-Stuy from Extreme Homes before the renovation is done, and I am wondering if anyone has experience…
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jstutts
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago
Custom Bookcase
Looking for a reccomendation for a carpenter to build a bookcase. Thanks!
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humboldt
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Can I GC This Way?
I am planning on GCing the renovation of 2 floors in my small 3 story building. I have lots of time and some construction knowledge,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Dehumidifier and Extenstion cord
We recently purchased a home and have a very moist basement. We just bought a dehumidifier for it, but we have no 3-prong outlets in…
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geekyfemme
in Energy Efficiency 14 years and 1 month ago
Energy Audit and Weather Proofing
We have ten large and drafty windows and two drafty doors leading into our apartment. Last winter, despite turning all of our heaters on full…
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stmarksave
in Landmarks 14 years and 1 month ago
Landmarks and backyard building
Does it violate the Landmarks code to build a house on stilts in your backyard? Over at 97 St. Marks Ave, they’ve built an entire…
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architerp
in Antiques 14 years and 1 month ago
Cast Iron Radiator
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e87a789e9493-.jpg I have for sale a cast-iron sink that was given to me by my mother-in-law who recently renovated her kitchen. Asking for $300 OBO.…
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