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kathyeharris
in Exteriors 7 years and 11 months ago
Gardener
Hello, I’m looking for a gardener to help clear weeds, fix our fence and some patio work and planting. Some rat control as well. Any…
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Add deck to second floor of a 2 family brownstone
I would like to add a steel deck to the second floor of a 2 family brownstone and don’t know where to start … is…
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ls1
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Finding a basement leak 2.0
I am also looking for the correct professional to help me trace a seepage in our basement. I have sump pumps, they are working, and…
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froiefluwbcqakt
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Methadone clinic in a residential neighborhood
A nonprofit organization purchased a 2-family house in our neighborhood and recently announced that they are opening a methadone clinic there. Our block association feels…
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geezee
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Slippery Stoop Steps
Our stoop seems to be covered with some kind of plant life that is making it very slippery. Any idea what it could be or…
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housepoor
in Exteriors 8 years and 11 months ago
Cleaning off green stuff on brownstone
With the wet weather, I have gotten a lot of green algae-like stuff on my brownstone stoop. Any ideas on how to best clean this?…
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mile222
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
For sake: Etched glass for vestibule doors
I have one (not two unfortunately) glass panel for sale. Beautiful etching, original from an 1870s brownstone. Located in Park Slope, pick up only. $300…
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farukb
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Elevator/sprinklers needed?
My 2 family townhouse is three stories, plus a basement plus a cellar according to the C of O, and has lots of additional FAR.…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
*ballpark* cost of full stoop rebuild?
Hi all, we’ve reached the point of no return with our stoop and need to rebuild it (straighten the side walls, chip away all old…
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westvillage22
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
What exhibitions or events related to the design you recently visited?
I’m a real gourmet. I adore various events related to cuisine, food, exhibitions of leading designers on this topic. This directly applies to our family…
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ljcolo
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
What's this architectural style?
[Photo](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:9ZmE:aurmknaimgur.jpg.jpg) I found this house in between two Greek Revival row houses — is anybody familiar with the architectural style? The stylized, geometric ornamentation reminds…
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eperry60
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Tracing Source of Basement Leak
Which trade specialty is best qualified to determine the source of a basement leak? I’ve had opinions from a building inspector, a basement waterproofer and…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
deck stair treads
This is a specific question about stairs leading from deck to backyard…If you recently redid a deck, what did you install and are you happy…
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dindy
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Swimming Pool Maintenance
I am looking for a pool maintenance company to open and close and balance the water in a small salt generated pool ?
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surplusvalue18
in Renovation 7 years and 11 months ago
which path would you take to reduce construction cost for our brownston project?
We are about to embark on our long-awaited renovation … we have a good design and good architect. Its nearly a gut renovation; current condition…
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deva
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
HELP: Building Collapse Next Door. Next Steps
Need help from this community. A building next door to mine collapsed pretty dramatically. We had to vacate premises. I am finally able to access…
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slopefarm
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Trampoline -- dispose, sell, give away?
We have a large trampoline (10′ diam I think) in our back yard. We want to get rid of it. It is probably about 7…
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ChayaKurtz
in Garden 14 years and 10 months ago
Best garden center in Brooklyn?
I’m new to Brooklyn and am looking for the best garden center. I have a small front yard that is a blank slate, and I…
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Aprotraveler
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Slanting Interior Stairways
Hi Everyone, I have a two family townhouse and in the past five years it seems to me the stairway leading to the top floor…
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tyronem
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Anyone heard of this DIY repair course offered by NHS Brooklyn?
Did you get anything out of the course? Was it useful? I saw this posted http://bit.ly/2IkFMvY [Home_Repairs](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:ZyGA:home_repairs.jpg.jpg)
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