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funkygh

in Brownstoner 13 years ago

burnham oil boiler for sale

I have a burnham V8 series boiler with a beckett burner and a john wood hot water storage tank that I’m taking out of my…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

obama

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 1 month ago

Prime Homes NY?

Does anyone know anything about this firm?  Are they legit, shady, etc?  They have a few interesting listings on Craigslist but are not MLS. http://www.primehomesny.com/ny/ …

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

catclarkmw

in Doors & Windows 13 years ago

Has anyone ever seen window gates that function like french doors?

I have 3 windows that look out on to an extension in the back of my house and they need window gates. I want the…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

anon552

in Flooring 13 years ago

Installation of mosaic flooring

I am purchasing a pre-made mosaic for installation in the entry foyer of my brownstone.  I need an old, damaged mosaic removed, the underlying floor…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

anonymous

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month ago

Windows & Installation Company

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has experience with windows manufactured by All United Window and/or window installation by Today’s Window & Door Corp.? Thanks!

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

vl

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago

Recommendation for a Contractor: Sherlock Homes

I would like to recommend Damian from Sherlock Homes Interior Corp. (sherlockhomesny@yahoo.com) for general contracting work and renovations.  Damian, Ivan, and Jimmy did a great…

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Updated 13 years ago

donkey

in Garden 13 years ago

Where can I find rustic looking paving stones and rocks for a rock garden?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516c53cdac925-.jpg We are looking for some natural looking, rough shaped paving stones (see photo) to break up our rather feeble lawn. We also need rocks…

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Updated 13 years ago

donkey

in Garden 13 years ago

Where can I find rustic looking paving stones and rocks for a rock garden?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516c53cdac925-.jpg We are looking for some natural looking, rough shaped paving stones (see photo) to break up our rather feeble lawn. We also need rocks…

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ktm6

in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 7 months ago

Fireplace Mantel from Park Slope apartment for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5050bff7e9372-.jpg This is a carved wooden fireplace mantle for sale. Egg and dart trim, ionic columns, original mirror included.  Measures 88″ high by 55″ wide. …

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Updated 13 years ago

coopgrl

in Lawyers and legal service 14 years ago

Does anyone know an attorney who is very experienced with co-op (unit) foreclosure deals?

Hi – Does anyone know an attorney who has experience with foreclosure transactions for a co-op apartment – preferrably the more complex kinds (with lien/title…

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Updated 13 years ago

adam_dahill

in Heating and Cooling 13 years ago

Daikin Altherma in Brownstone? Any stories?

Looking to run A/C in our townhouse as well as upgrade the heat from Hydronic baseboard to radiators. Came across the Daikin Altherma 3 in…

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gatorler

in For Sale 13 years ago

For Sale: Gorgeous Nemo Tile!

We have 11 pieces of leftover 12×24 gorgeous tile from our kitchen reno. It is Pietra d’Italia porcelain tile and the link is here: http://www.nemotile.com/category/porcelain/pietra_d_italia/114 The…

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Updated 13 years ago

callie17

in General Contractors 13 years ago

Contractor reco for moving door placement and removing closets

I’ve never hired a contractor before so pardon the ignorance! I’m looking for someone to tear out the closets in my Clinton Hill bedroom (we…

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bkvfx

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago

price for snake camera?

does anyone had a plumber come and use a snake camera to look into a pipe that is not accessible?  if so, how much does…

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CMV

in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 1 month ago

Short term housing needed (June - August-ish)

We just went into contract on our Carroll Gardens apartment and need a place to live until we will find our more permanent home. It…

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Updated 13 years ago

sd

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 6 months ago

Extreme Homes

I am thinking of buying a home in Bed-Stuy from Extreme Homes before the renovation is done, and I am wondering if anyone has experience…

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Updated 13 years ago

sirk98

in Co-Op Related 14 years and 9 months ago

Board rights on a foreclosure

I just noticed an apt in my building (a coop in Bay Ridge).  The unit is listed  10% below any other listing in the neighborhood.…

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Updated 13 years ago

bedstuybabe62

in For Sale 13 years and 4 months ago

Online Homes- Reputable Agents or Not?

Im interested in a property in BedStuy that was shown to me by the realtor at this place. 1024 Broadway (off willoughby Ave). Can anyone shed…

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Updated 13 years ago

ILuvDeadNimbys

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago

Walnut board pieces? 3/4" x 2.5" x 8' through 12'

I’m looking for pre-cut walnut boards in 3/4″ x 2.5″ 8′ and longer boards. Home Depot and Lowes only stock pine, poplar, maple, oak and…

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keal66

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 1 month ago

New home sales in Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood

Anyone knows what are the current trend on home sales in _Stuyvesant Heights_ neighborhood?

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Updated 13 years ago

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