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guysmiley128

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago

Thoughts on Concord Village

I’m thinking of buying in Concord Village and am wondering what people’s experience has been like living there. Pros? Cons? I’ve heard varying things about…

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Nadya5

in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago

Can anyone recommend to me someone to install hardwood flooring?

Hopefully not too expensive.

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iametis

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Foundation Wateproofing

Can the forum recommend a contractor for wet foundation in basement — need to address the following items and determine if we are addressing the problem…

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joesalem

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 9 months ago

OAK SHUTTERS

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e38587b3caa1-.jpg 8 oak shutters for sale. Very good condition. Dimensions are 33 3/8″ in height and 31″ in width. Already been stripped and sanded. $100…

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rodneyanonymous

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago

buyer of iron window security bars

We have a number of ornate iron window security bars taking up space in our basement that we’d like to sell.  They are of the…

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realestate

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 9 months ago

Kitchen countertops you love? Soapstone? What else?

(Re-posting this since my first post had a tech error). We need to choose kitchen countertops for townhouse we are renovating and don’t want polished…

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guysmiley128

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago

Thoughts on Concord Village

I’m thinking of buying in Concord Village and am wondering what people’s experience has been like living there. Pros? Cons? I’ve heard varying things about…

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danm

in Garden 13 years and 9 months ago

Want free gravel? We ordered too much. You haul it away and it is yours

We had our back patio redone and ordered way too much gravel. Literally a one ton bag is left over. Want it for free? Just…

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bk_homeslice

in Architecture 13 years and 9 months ago

Thoughts on renovating this house

Hey everyone, I am on a quest to buy a house in brooklyn and I came across this house: http://corcoran.com/property/listing.aspx?Region=NYC&ListingID=2046052 Eventhough it’s listed as a…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

brooklynite5

in Electricians 13 years and 9 months ago

Cost for electrical upgrade with dedicated circuits

I have a 4th floor apt in a Brownstone.  I’m looking to upgrade from 30 amp service (with fuses) to 60 amp service.  Also need…

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mystiky

in Decorative 13 years and 9 months ago

Where can I get moldings for outside wires encosure?

I live in Brooklyn, and on the back of my house, I have 4 wires (all 4 TV related) running down and across.  I would…

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bubu

in Skylight 13 years and 9 months ago

All about skylights

Now I am planning to add skylights to flat roof of newly built extended room, living room (16×20). I would like to have opinions from…

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ari11210

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 9 months ago

Haven't found buyer but want to move. Leave on market, empty, or find tenant to rent?

I have not yet found a buyer for my apartment in Park Slope, but want to move regardless. Am I better off leaving it empty,…

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Jrandolph

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 9 months ago

Whitewashing my brick wall

Im looking for someone who can give me some advice with whitewashing my interior wall or who can recommend someone reputable who does this. Thanks,…

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mystiky

in Heating 13 years and 9 months ago

Can 1" Copper pipes be used for Steam heating?

I have a plumber working in my house right now, and after returning from work, I found out that the two “new runs” were made with…

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terryhoppy

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 9 months ago

need a good contractor

i need a contractor for renovation of kitchen etc.

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brownstoner

in Appliances 13 years and 9 months ago

Why Is Our Freezer Not Getting Cold Enough?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e2efffcce9a3-.jpg We’ve got this 2005-era JennAir 22 cubic foot side-by-side fridge that’s never given us any problems. Arrived back on Sunday night though to find…

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BrooklynSteve

in Other 13 years and 9 months ago

New 4th and Atlantic Avenue Traffic Pattern a Freakin' Nightmare!

Whoever thought dead ending 4th Avenue at Atlantic Avenue would be a solution to the mess that is the Atlantic/Flatbush/4th Avenue intersection should be forced…

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actionjackson

in Landscaping 13 years and 9 months ago

Landscaper/Horticulturist to prune bamboo and give pruning tips

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e36e1350fde5-.jpg We have a 36″ wide, 28″ deep and 16′ long masonry container that we planted 4 phyllostachys bamboo (not sure of the exact type),…

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lauranyc

in Property Management 13 years and 9 months ago

Ivy Encroaching

We just bought a house in Brooklyn Heights (which was a House of the Day a while back…) which neighbors a brick apartment building.  The…

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