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molly160
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Asbestos abatement advice needed
Asbestos found in wall sample–advice needed Hello All, We recently purchased an apartment in a four family pre-war building in Park Slope, with plans to…
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bklynbrown
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 3 months ago
Newly Developed Condo w Construction Problems
We bought a condo last May in a gut-renovated brownstone. There have been ongoing venting and water issues in the building. Mostly in our apt which is the bottom duplex. The…
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nicholskitchen
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago
Any kitchen remodeling ideas for a wider space?
Hey everybody, I was looking for some new kitchen remodeling ideas. I would like to make my space look bigger but also have some extra…
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rsc3441
in Metalwork 12 years and 8 months ago
Lopopolo Iron Works (Ironworksdesigns.com) is Fantastic!
I have used a variety of contractors for various projects and Lopopolo ranks among the best! Joe and his workers are fantastic. They removed a…
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landlord
in Insurance 12 years and 8 months ago
Looking for an insurance co. that will insure a mixed use building with a bar
I have having a hard time finding an insurance company that is willing to insure a mixed use building with a bar. Most refuse to…
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molly160
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
Asbestos found in wall sample--advice needed
Hello All, We recently purchased an apartment in a four family pre-war building in Park Slope, with plans to do a gut renovation which includes…
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jjq
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
Asbestos Tile Cemented To Hardwood Floors
We have justb ought a beautiful brownstone in Bay Ridge. Sometime in the past, the owners cemented 6″ x 6″ tiles over the hallway and…
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jjq
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
Asbestos Tile Cemented To Hardwood Floors
We have justb ought a beautiful brownstone in Bay Ridge. Sometime in the past, the owners cemented 6″ x 6″ tiles over the hallway and…
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jjq
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
Brownstone Door Specialist
Im looking for a carpenter in the Bay Ridge area who specializes in exterior Brownstone French Door entry ways, period vestibule carpentry, and interior wooden…
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Pat
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
Cement Pigment
I am looking for brownstone color pigment to add to cement to make small repairs to stoop steps. Have tried Pintchik in addition to HD…
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landlord
in Insurance 12 years and 8 months ago
Looking for an insurance co. that will insure a mixed use building with a bar
I have having a hard time finding an insurance company that is willing to insure a mixed use building with a bar. Most refuse to…
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downsizer
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 10 months ago
Source for slate kitchen countertop
Does anyone have a reliable source for NY/VT slate for use as kitchen countertop?
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karenanne9
in For Sale 12 years and 8 months ago
Brand new fully warrantied Thermador fridge -- my loss = your gain
The 36 inch wide french door Thermador fridge model T36BT71FSE doesn’t fit into my apartment. It is on the parlor floor of our brownstone in…
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gill6201
in Legal 12 years and 8 months ago
Legal bedroom with lot line window and a skylight with no egress?
I made an offer on 2 bedroom condo in North Brooklyn, which was accepted. When presented with the offering plan, we realized that the only…
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lookinginbrooklyn
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 8 months ago
Real Estate Agent Recommendation
I would like to recommend Anthony Morris from Corcoran to anyone looking for a property. Anthony helped me find a beautiful brownstone for an amazing…
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lookinginbrooklyn
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 8 months ago
Real Estate Agent Recommendation
I would like to recommend Anthony Morris from Corcoran to anyone looking for a property. Anthony helped me find a beautiful brownstone for an amazing…
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m926bk
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Agent Recommendation?
Starting to get serious about buying my first apartment this summer. Have a modest ($300-350K) budget for a 1-bedroom and mostly considering Clinton Hill, Ditmas…
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ditmasmom
in Tile 12 years and 8 months ago
How to clean vestibule tile
We just moved into our ditmas home and have a lovely entry with seriously filthy tile, saddles and missing tiles. I would love to do…
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