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oncewas
in Insurance 12 years and 10 months ago
Great contractor recommendation
I found Mario Feijoo on Brownstoner and I wanted to let everyone know that he was AMAZING. I had a gutted kitchen because of a…
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drs10
in Insurance 12 years and 10 months ago
ISO: Coop Lawyer to deal with tenant issue and breaking lease
We live in a small coop ( 3 unit). One of the owners of the coop has broken the bulding by-laws, this has gone on for…
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nalusurf
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Looking for a Mason
Hello eveyone. Would appreciate recommendations for a good mason to perform work ranging from facade repair, brick repair/repointing and filling in of old basement window…
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slopette
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 10 months ago
How do you deal with multiple layers of paint?
I realize this is among the dumber of renovation questions, but — as we all know, many pre-war apartments in Brooklyn suffer from Too Much…
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anony
in Insurance 12 years and 10 months ago
Renting a room to therapist/professional-non live in
What are the legalities to renting a room to a therapist/acupuncturist, etc? I want to rent the room, which has a private entrance, but not…
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chillym
in Locksmith and Security 12 years and 10 months ago
Miguel Locksmith - HIGHLY recommended
In case anyone is in need – I can’t speak highly enough about these guys. Won’t use anyone else (especially not those 24-hour services, seems…
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riinehart
in Electricians 12 years and 10 months ago
First Renovations (Order & Timeline)
Hi everyone, and thanks for all the great info. Have been reading on the site for a long time, first post. I’m in contract on…
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anetwest
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
NEST thermostat
I have a ten volt exsisting boiler, and I would like to upgrade to a NEST thermostat. The NEST requires 24 volt power, can anyone…
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guikazoid
in Electricians 12 years and 10 months ago
Two kittens and Brooklyn Backyard
I’ve got 2 kittens (6 and 8 months old) and a big backyard. I’ve got 6 foot fences and Id love to let my 100%…
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straybongo
in Exteriors 12 years and 10 months ago
Painter for House Numbers on Transom
Does anyone have any sources for painters to paint house numbers on the glass transom above a row house front door? Thanks
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crownheights2012
in Mortgage 12 years and 10 months ago
Refi on a 2 family vs a 1 family
I was told by a bank – my credit union which has current mortgage, that the rates on a refi on a two family are…
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jarnow4
in Mortgage 12 years and 10 months ago
Do we need to point foundation boulders?
The foundation of our brownstone is large rocks. We know they need pointing in the back of the house where some water comes in, but…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago
Where can I buy a NEW mattress...cash and carry?
Hi all, Looking for recommendations on a place we can purchase and walk away with a mattress in Brooklyn? Have friends who have suffered from…
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sverkat
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 10 months ago
Seller negotiation after an inspection report
What is the accepted price reduction that we can ask a seller for after we received the results of the home inspection? There were several…
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psrookie
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Design-Build Companies vs. separate architect/contractor?
We are in contract on a brownstone in PS that needs quite a bit of renovations. What’s the difference between a design-build company (i.e. Excel…
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katywriter
in Architecture 12 years and 10 months ago
Referral for lead paint inspection
Hi there, if you have an opinion, would be great to get a referral for a good lead paint inspection/assessment company. We are closing on…
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lorien
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Need referral to good carpenter/engineer for replacing a previously removed staircase.
Hi all, I recently purchased a 2 family brownstone that is configured as a 3 family home. We are now using it as a 2…
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peat
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Gas Fired Condensing Bolier for Steam
I’m told that changing from oil to gas will save me a substantial amount of money but that I’ll need a new chimney liner which…
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