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elm_bk
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 5 months ago
best source for appliance reviews?
Hi all, Still working on my kitchen! What sites if any have people found good reviews/organization of information about appliances? I have a fantasy of…
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saar
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for a buying guide/checklist we should read?
We are taking our first steps in buying a place. Looking for a 2br in Clinton Hill/ Bed Stuy/ Prospect Heights. Anyone has a recommendation…
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rabbit
in Building Code 13 years and 5 months ago
renting to tenants without a certificate of occupancy
i own a four story brownstone that doesn’t have a certificate of occupancy (it was built before ’38) but i want to rent the garden…
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M
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 5 months ago
spray paint
Looking for someone to spray paint wood cabinets for a ktichen. Anyone you suggest?
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Nadya5
in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago
Hard Wood Floor installation?
Can anyone recommend anyone to install hard wood flooring at a decent price?
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hj55
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Moving a center staircase - what will it take?
Hi Everyone, I am seriously considering making an offer on a 4 story brownstone that has a center staircase on the parlor floor. Unfortunately, the…
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jessicamiriam
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 5 months ago
I live in a brownstone and our coop is considering changing the carpeting in the common areas. Any recommendations?
The carpet runs through three staircases and four narrow hallways.
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bbmarket
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Staircase builder
We are considering a condo combination with the unit upstairs. Looking for reccomendations on a staircase builder. There is also a bathroom gut as part…
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M
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 5 months ago
spray paint
Looking for someone to spray paint wood cabinets for a ktichen. Anyone you suggest?
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iametis
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Foundation Wateproofing
Can the forum recommend a contractor for wet foundation in basement — need to address the following items and determine if we are addressing the problem…
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cyrusrugs
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 8 months ago
how to maintain expensive rugs?
Can you provide me some tips for routine care for longevity of our expensive rugs?
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ejalbk
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
Hiring a Broker to Sell a Multi-Family?
I need to hire a broker to sell a multi-family building for an estate. Firstly, in terms of marketing, what is it reasonable to expect…
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teepeeteee
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 5 months ago
Boiler & Hot Water Heater Replacement
I am planning on replacing both our boiler and hot water heater this summer and am looking for some recomendations / resources for some high…
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smorales
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
buying a brownstone
We just moved to NY (from Ca.) and are new to the brownstone market. What sort of things should we know and look out for??
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xistent
in Garden 13 years and 5 months ago
SEARCHING FOR PAVERS
Im looking for some pavers to make a small area in garden, approximately 50 square feet. Anybody have any pavers or stones they want to…
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saar
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for a buying guide/checklist we should read?
We are taking our first steps in buying a place. Looking for a 2br in Clinton Hill/ Bed Stuy/ Prospect Heights. Anyone has a recommendation…
0
Bar
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 5 months ago
Need Exterior Painter Recommendation
Hi Brownstoner Community I have wood steps that need to be sanded and repainted. Does anyone have any recommendations for me as to painters to…
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wrengles
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 5 months ago
Need recommendation for renovation of house in Ditmas Park
108 year old Victorian in landmarked area. Need to repair some of the the wood clapboard, repair soffits, and re-paint the entire house. Also have…
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