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whatwouldbabsdo
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 8 months ago
Can I get my credit fee back after realtor severely botches application?
We have learned that the listing agent misrepresented us as no-credit-havin’, not-enough-money-makin’ deadbeats to the landlord of an apartment we LOVED. He did this by…
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brookelen
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
Brass bathtub faucet for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5075beb7e6c5a-.jpg Bought about 10 years ago at a flea market in Budapest, an antique of unknown date. It is very heavy brass with a white…
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countylineman
in Landlord 12 years and 8 months ago
Can I reclaim a space that I've rented out at the end of a two-year lease?
I have a question as a landlord regarding the non-renewal process for a two-year lease. I’ve rented out a ground floor space in the South…
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sunsetparkguy
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 8 months ago
Seeking contractor recommendation for bluestone patio and retaining wall project
I’ve been using a contractor but am not pleased with his sense of aesthetics and technical abilities. Does anyone have a recommendation for a professional…
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moskow_on_gowanus
in Garden 12 years and 8 months ago
wasder, how can I contact you? I brought musk strawberry runners from my summer place
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5074ca2c65a72-.jpg subj
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esther
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Structural Engineer
Hello All, I am looking for a structural engineer to help me with my roof addition. Can you please recommend one or two. Also what…
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mcll
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 8 months ago
Rear Deck
We want to build a deck out back from the parlor floor. I am thinking it will probably be a L shaped deck that goes…
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stickerhappy
in Other 12 years and 8 months ago
Reinforcing a wood floor for lots of weight...
We were looking at a mixed use building (storefront on the ground and 2 apts above) which has a standard storefront- wood floor and wood…
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moskow_on_gowanus
in Garden 12 years and 8 months ago
wasder, how can I contact you? I brought musk strawberry runners from my summer place
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5074ca2c65a72-.jpg subj
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ea3421
in Zoning 12 years and 8 months ago
Townhouse design
Can someone recommend a designer to help sketch the design of a new building/townhouse? The idea is to draw within constraints of zoning and to…
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StuyMom
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 10 months ago
Recommending a Mason/Contractor
Just wanted to share a recent great experience we had with Anthony Bauer, who is a mason and stoneworker. He laid a bluestone patio in…
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stickerhappy
in Other 12 years and 8 months ago
Reinforcing a wood floor for lots of weight...
We were looking at a mixed use building (storefront on the ground and 2 apts above) which has a standard storefront- wood floor and wood…
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keenermania
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Tile Recommendation Mentor of Altina Tile Care
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50745688a9a52-.jpg We just finished re-doing the upstairs bathroom of our house on Sherman Street in Windsor Terrace and we’d like to recommend Mentor Frangu of…
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Bar
in Insurance 12 years and 9 months ago
Homeowner's Insurance - need Recommendations
Have been insured by Allstate for the last 26 years or so. Our policy is up for renewal. Was looking at the forum archives, but…
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gowanusgus
in Zoning 12 years and 8 months ago
Protest the Lightstone Development
Hopefully something cool will be built along the Gowanus one day. But the Lightstone Development (http://nyti.ms/Ol6gyL) is not it. The massive complex is premature (as…
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noodle3
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 8 months ago
First time home buyer looking for advice
Hi – long time reader, first time poster at Brownstoner. First time home-buyer as well! I’m looking to buy a co-op in Downtown Brooklyn. I…
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radhika
in Garden 12 years and 8 months ago
Have you seen an orange tabby? (Bed-Stuy)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506c58bed8896-.jpg Mello disappeared from the backyards on Halsey, btw Bedford and Nostrand Aves. He is a 7-year old ginger tabby with a bruised face and…
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minasimon
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 8 months ago
2nd Boiler Addition Change CO of 1 Family?
We’ve lived in our 1-family four story home for 2 years now and finally have a chance to change from an oil to gas boiler. Our…
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classicair
in Electricians 12 years and 8 months ago
Air conditioner
I am new to this forum, but not new to rving. I bought a new (left over)2010 Wildcat 5th wheel, the 32bh2b. The problem I…
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BobMarvin
in History 12 years and 8 months ago
Did you see the article about the Pr0spect-Lefferts Gardens Historic District in yesterday,s NYT?
From Sunday’s NYT Metro section: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/nyregion/an-oasis-of-brownstones-and-rastafarian-gear-in-brooklyn.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y&_r=0
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