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ditmasmom
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Seeking recommendations for thermostat for steam heat
Hello, We are getting ready for our first winter in our new (old) house. It is steam heat (gas). We have an old Honeywell thermostat…
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123plie
in Demolition 12 years and 6 months ago
EXCAVATION GOING ON AT ADJACENT LOT
there is excavation and construction along our property line by our neighbor. they’re building a 4 story condo and are digging deep right at the…
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rcc147
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for wood stain mix
I’m looking for a company that can mix one quart of wood stain. I can provide a sample of the wood with the stain color…
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aprilflowers
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
Antique pedestal sink and double farm sink for sale
Pedestal sink from 1890s, top is 26 inches wide x 22 inches deep, nice if imperfect condition (chip at edge, crackled finish). $100 Double basin…
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aprilflowers
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 6 months ago
Antique pedestal sink and double farm sink for sale
Pedestal sink from 1890s, top is 26 inches wide x 22 inches deep, nice if imperfect condition (chip at edge, crackled finish). $100 Double basin…
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ohmpcivamr
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Need a handyman - who do you use?
Having a bit of a tough time finding a reliable guys available this month, and I’m having a baby very soon so things are a…
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evedwell
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
New Rohl Wall-Mount Kitchen Faucet in Polished Nickel
Rohl Nicolazzi Wall-Mount country kitchen bridge faucet Model #A1456X in Polished Nickel, crafted in Piedmonte, Italy. 5 Spoke Handles, Reach Swivel Spout. Still in the…
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evedwell
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
New Rohl Wall-Mount Kitchen Faucet in Polished Nickel
Rohl Nicolazzi Wall-Mount country kitchen bridge faucet Model #A1456X in Polished Nickel, crafted in Piedmonte, Italy. 5 Spoke Handles, Reach Swivel Spout. Still in the…
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delphinez
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
FSBO Advice - Park Slope Brownstone Co-Op
Hello, I am looking for any advice, experiences, tips etc. for selling property without a broker involved. We’d probably be shelling out roughly 40K if…
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littlemssarcasm
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
Vintage Yard Sale! Thrifty Treasures! (Astoria) 10/19 & 10/20
HUMONGO yard sale this Saturday & Sunday (October 19th & 20th)! According to normal people, my husband & I are vintage hoarders. Which means that…
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littlemssarcasm
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
Vintage Yard Sale! Thrifty Treasures! (Astoria) 10/19 & 10/20
HUMONGO yard sale this Saturday & Sunday (October 19th & 20th)! According to normal people, my husband & I are vintage hoarders. Which means that…
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microfiche
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for Good Exterior Painter
Hello Brownstoners, I need a recommendation for someone to paint the brick foundation (about two feet tall between the ground and the siding) of our…
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microfiche
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for Good Exterior Painter
Hello Brownstoners, I need a recommendation for someone to paint the brick foundation (about two feet tall between the ground and the siding) of our…
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streaker
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Inexpensive Blue Pearl granite countertops in New York area???
Hi, I’m looking for inexpensive granite countertops if such a thing exists in the New York area. Hoping to keep it under $40 a Sq…
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faithful2
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Do I Need to Get This Electrical Issue Checked?
My home’s electrical was done when we renovated in 2007\. For a while now, I notice that when we turn the switches on or off,…
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ParkSlopeRenter
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
How can I track down the contact info of the owner of a property in Fort Greene?
My husband is interested in renting what looks like a vacant commercial property on the corner of Greene and Grand. We’re new to this and…
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hea
in Home Buying 12 years and 6 months ago
Converting a 2 Family to Coop/Condo vs Straight Investment?
Hi all – I hope the Brownstoner community can provide some insight on the following scenario. I currently rent the top floor of a brownstone…
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MyGoodEye
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years ago
HANDYMAN and CLEANING PERSON Needed. Looking for recommendations from you fine folks.
I am in need of recommendations for BROOKLYN based (Sunset Park area) CLEANING PERSON and HANDYMAN. Cleaning person is easy enough… clean up after semi-clean…
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