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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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brooklynny
in Garden 12 years and 8 months ago
Planting Tree in Front Yard
I’m going to pick up a tree from the city’s free tree giveaway to plant in my front yard, which is currently all cemented over. …
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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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bound4brooklyn
in Restaurants and Cafes 12 years and 8 months ago
Brooklyn location of the (underground) lobster roll guy?
On a recent episode of Chopped they featured a chef that operates “underground” out of his home that is well known for having the best…
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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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sd
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 8 months ago
3x10 beams in good condition available
Free to whoever harvests them, six 3 x 10 beams. See link for photos: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/3314472627.html
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sd
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 8 months ago
3x10 beams in good condition available
Free to whoever harvests them, six 3 x 10 beams. See link for photos: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/3314472627.html
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elbow
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 8 months ago
Maps for Historic Springs and Creeks
I found and used Manhattan maps of old springs, creeks, reservoirs, etc., but haven’t found a good one for my neighborhood Brooklyn. I’m in Park Slope…
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elbow
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 8 months ago
Maps for Historic Springs and Creeks
I found and used Manhattan maps of old springs, creeks, reservoirs, etc., but haven’t found a good one for my neighborhood Brooklyn. I’m in Park Slope…
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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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brownieinhk
in Other 12 years and 8 months ago
For Free: Balusters
Hello, We are giving away balusters – there are 2 different shapes, probably 20+ in total. Pick up in Carroll Gardens.
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brooklynny
in Garden 12 years and 8 months ago
Planting Tree in Front Yard
I’m going to pick up a tree from the city’s free tree giveaway to plant in my front yard, which is currently all cemented over. …
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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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monkey1
in Expeditors 12 years and 8 months ago
How hard is it to convert a 6 family to a 4 family?
Hello, I’m considering purchasing a 6 family property (brownstone) that will be delivered vacant. My plan is convert it to a 4 family and take…
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kwolly
in Heating 12 years and 8 months ago
Replacing baseboard fin-tube radiators
We are looking to replace our baseboard radiators as they are beat up and keep falling off. We are on the top floor of brownstone.…
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rubyt
in Foundation 12 years and 8 months ago
A highly recommended contractor for foundation/basement work
We recently had major work done on our 100+ year old stone foundation. The work was done by **John Sullivan / North Willowdale Corporation, 718…
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jmax
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 9 months ago
Need an affordable contractor for a straightforward bathroom renovation
My wife and I are looking for someone to do a very straightforward bathroom renovation in Boerum Hill. In short, we want the following things:…
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krinokin
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
Clues about how to prevent/fix cracks in basement floor and general water issues
Just bought a renovated building in Red Hook 2 mos ago. The builder put in some 4 inches of “waterproof” cement to prevent flooding and…
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