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spoons99
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Landmark approval for roof repairs?
We live in the Clinton Hill HD and our house needs some major repair work to the roof. My question is this – does anyone…
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Nobrokersplease
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 8 months ago
Selling a large chandelier perfect for a brownstone
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506de96ea9a1e-.jpg Any thoughts on a way to sell a large bronze and alabster european made chandelier that is currently in the parlor of my brownstone? …
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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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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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ps158
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 8 months ago
Kitchen Renovation Contractor Recommendation with Before and After Photo
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/507190d4ed64c-.jpg We’ve been meaning to write this post for some time, as we feel indebted to Brownstoner and fellow posters in helping us with all…
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imini
in Exterminator 12 years and 8 months ago
ext. for pests bothering kids at night besides bed bugs?
Our new apartment was fairly dusty when we moved in and our 4 year old seemed to be getting bites of some sort at night…
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yoa
in Television 12 years and 11 months ago
TV Antenna Installation
I want to install an outdoor TV antenna on my roof. Any recommendations for installers?
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BklynDahl
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 8 months ago
Handyperson recs
I am looking for a handy-person who is reliable, reasonable, and able to complete a number of fairly small but diverse jobs (in a park…
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Master Plvmber
in Heating 12 years and 8 months ago
Hot water boilers and systems
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5068a07a04380-.jpg Often, the best way to heat a building is by warming water and moving it gently through pipes and radiators to portioned areas of…
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marshling
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 8 months ago
Wood frame house inspector..
We are bidding on a woodframe house in Kensington and if all goes well we want to line up a home inspector who is familiar…
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xistent
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 8 months ago
Cypress Leyland Tree Not Good For Small Garden?
In the very small garden area in front of our brownstone, last year I planted a Cypress Leyland next to 2 blue Junipers to form…
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whaaaaaaaat
in Doors 12 years and 8 months ago
I'm looking for a company to handle simple window (metal frame) and door (wooden frame) repairs. Any recommendations?
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anotherposter
in Decorative 12 years and 8 months ago
house numbers
I want to get some nice stickers with our house number and the street (both for aesthetic reasons with the space we have to put…
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jmjen47
in Architecture 12 years and 8 months ago
Mulling over gut renovation...
There’s such good advice on this site that I thought I’d throw out my scenario. My husband and I are looking for a townhome that…
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pacificist
in Mortgage 12 years and 8 months ago
mortgage broker vs. bank loan officer
My husband and I are taking steps toward purchasing our first home with an FHA loan, possibly with a 203k component depending on the property.…
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argylerd
in Inspection 12 years and 8 months ago
ENGINEER HOME INSPECTION RIVERDALE
Can any recommend a professional to do a home inspection in the Riverdale Bx area? I know that most of you are in Brooklyn, but…
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gwenchb
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 8 months ago
NYC HISTORIC LANDMARKS PRESERVATION TRUST
Has anybody had any dealings with them? Im in Crown Hts which is not yet a landmarked area but it might be and thus evidently…
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RG
in For Sale 12 years and 8 months ago
Structural/civil engineer
The free standing building next door is being sold, and since it is on a tripple lot on a non-landmarked street I fear that a…
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