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Seblicious
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
Does anyone have Sammy Fonseco's updated phone number?
Sammy has helped out with a variety of projects in and around the slope and is trustworthy and knowledgeable. He changed cell numbers recently but…
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armchairwarrior
in Financial Services 13 years and 1 month ago
Can someone tell me what is a rehab loan? I'm looking at a property I like.
It says it needs a rehab loan. most of the place is already gutted. It is 2 family. Can i still get a normal loan?…
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sobrooklyn
in Financial Services 12 years and 9 months ago
Likelihood of a Fair Re-finance Appraisal from the Bank
Hello, fellow Brownstoners: I am interested in re-financing my mortgage to get a lower rate. I currently have an FHA loan, so I pay PMI. …
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jeanmarine2
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Renovation bid - too high??
I’m curious what we should budget for our parlor floor deck/kitchen renovation – we got one bid of around $40,000 from a company that specializes…
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bkk
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 3 months ago
Venting Dryer to Front of House
I am looking to finish my basement, and the best layout scenario involves moving the Washer/Dryer to the front of the house. My question is:…
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xistent
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
Algae On Brownstone
Our brownstone has some areas that are gradually getting covered with green algae. On the steps, window sills and some hard to reach high areas…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Seeking kitchen designer referrals
Any suggestions for (1) a particularly good kitchen designer at the Brooklyn Lowe’s, Home Depot or IKEA (or the Manhattan Home Depot) that knows how…
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Suzanne
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
new Gatco bathroom hardware for sale
I have for sale three new, unused bathroom hardware items in Satin Nickel from the Gatco Laurel Avenue collection. They are: 1\. The 18″ version…
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expedite
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Zoning Making Me Dizzy...
R4 District, Detached home in queens, small house large lot, family looking to extend in any direction. Current dims if standing in front of property.…
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bdz
in Other 12 years and 3 months ago
Lost dog in bed-stuy
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517607afbd174-.jpg Missing dog – Pani escaped from her home tonight. If you are in the Bed-stuy area please help us spread her info. She is…
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yanivnord
in General Contractors 12 years and 3 months ago
Chris Dinapoli, General Contractor: Think Twice Before Using
**Chris Dinapoli and his team were responsible for the renovation of our Sunset Park Brownstone in 2011\. They did a decent enough job with heavy…
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expedite
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Zoning Making Me Dizzy...
R4 District, Detached home in queens, small house large lot, family looking to extend in any direction. Current dims if standing in front of property.…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Kitchen Renovation - Better to Pull Down Walls or Add to Walls for Cabinets?
In an old brownstone that hasn’t been renovated in decades, is it better to pull down the main utility plaster wall in the kitchen for…
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cado
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
Alt 2 plan exam dissaproved, should the process be taking months?
Our plan examiner disapproved our application for an alt2 permit. It took a month for our architect to see the examiner to review his objections. …
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Seblicious
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
Does anyone have Sammy Fonseco's updated phone number?
Sammy has helped out with a variety of projects in and around the slope and is trustworthy and knowledgeable. He changed cell numbers recently but…
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bklynpwds
in Masonry 12 years and 3 months ago
Exterior Leak Specialist Recommendation Needed
We recently did a gut renovation to our home. One side of the house opens to an alley and where the walls are new plaster…
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devineopine
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Has anyone worked with Downtown Complete Construction Corp.?
We’re doing some fairly straightforward work on our 2BR apt before we move in and Downtown Complete’s estimate is in our price range. Has anyone used…
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dylan621
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
Does Anyone Have Experience Dealing With Leak Around Rooftop Ductwork?
We’ve had a confounding leak that appears around the return vent on the top floor of our brownstone. There is a rooftop package unit and exposed…
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