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jb312
in Garden 14 years and 4 months ago
Plants available
We’ve got a hydrangea and several hosta for grabs as we re-do our garden.If you’re willing to pay a little, make me an offer, and…
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DouglasAlan
in Electricians 14 years and 4 months ago
Electrical Estimate - Sound Reasonable?
I recently bought a house with a letter of no objection for a 2 family C of O. However, it only has one meter, so…
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namahs
in Quality of Life 14 years and 4 months ago
Neighbor needs backyard access
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1497561d200-.jpg Our neighbor mentioned to us a couple of days ago that they would need access to our backyard to repoint their wall. I did not think…
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needy
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 4 months ago
need sources to keep my brownstone honest
Hello, We are just about to close on a single family brick house in greenpoint, built in 1901 We have a contractor and architect, but…
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mattinnorthslope
in Appraisals 14 years and 4 months ago
Big drop in zillow valuation?
Not sure if this is forum appropriate but has anyone else noticed something strange going on with Zillow recently? I bought a Park Slope 2BR…
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mjpress
in Quality of Life 14 years and 4 months ago
crowdsourcing solution to motorcycle sociopath in stuyvesant heights
Nearly every night, some dude tears around Stuyvesant Heights on an outrageously loud motorcycle–anywhere between 9 pm and 2 am. I’ve looked into this and…
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dittoburg
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 4 months ago
Anyone here have someone make replacement quarter-round windows for them?
One of my quarter-rounds either side of the chimney in the attic is rotted through at the bottom. How much do these things cost to…
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yaldwyn
in Flooring 14 years and 4 months ago
Parquet flooring
This isn’t a question rather it’s to recommend Alberto Hidalgo (347.258.6398) who has just sanded, stained, and finished the parquet floors in our limestone in…
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DouglasAlan
in Electricians 14 years and 4 months ago
Electrical Estimate - Sound Reasonable?
I recently bought a house with a letter of no objection for a 2 family C of O. However, it only has one meter, so…
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cityrock
in Brownstoner 14 years and 4 months ago
Converted Brownstone use Attic floor as part of Duplex
How can I cool off this floor? The windows facing the front of the house are too small for A/C. The back room used as…
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MAC
in Cellar 14 years and 4 months ago
BASEMENT MOISTURE/HUMIDITY
i have a semi-detached brownstone. the walls in the cellar/basement are moist and peeling. i used drylock from Home Depot and had a vent installed,…
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Liani
in Garden 14 years and 4 months ago
Garden Trees trimmed or cut???
In the spirit of sharing good news! Our Bstone garden was COVERED with trees – and after spending $5K on the new deck it…
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Liani
in Garden 14 years and 4 months ago
Garden Trees trimmed or cut???
In the spirit of sharing good news! Our Bstone garden was COVERED with trees – and after spending $5K on the new deck it…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 4 months ago
Do I need a General Contractor for facade renovation?
I’m considering a renovation of our brownstone facade, including stucco, new windows, cornice and ironwork. Do I need a GC for this, or does is…
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phrooch
in Appliances 14 years and 4 months ago
Fridge for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e14ac06bae3f-processed-httpimagescraigslistorg3p53o23l35O55Q55S0b75d61465211a251327jpg.jpg Lightly used fridge for sale – $300. For more info, please see cross-posting on Craigslist: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/app/2477934596.html Call Jennifer in Prospect Heights if interested 718-812-0668
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namahs
in Quality of Life 14 years and 4 months ago
Neighbor needs backyard access
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1497561d200-.jpg Our neighbor mentioned to us a couple of days ago that they would need access to our backyard to repoint their wall. I did not think…
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