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1078dean
in Utilities 13 years and 11 months ago
Energy Providers
Lately we have been harassed by a variety of utility companies by phone, mail and in person promising immense savings from our Coned and Nationalgrid…
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Javi80
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years ago
Who pays to repair lock?
When a tenant is locked out, and can not gain access other than using a locksmith, who covers the cost of the repair or replacement…
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nfarber
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 11 months ago
Apartment hunting advice
My wife and I are looking for an apartment to rent in Brooklyn, primarily seraching in the Prospect Heights, Park Slope, and Fort Greene neighborhoods…
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minasimon
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago
Plaster Medallion
We removed the drop ceilings and came across beautiful but damaged wedding cake moldings which we’re having replaced. However, we’re desperately looking for a source…
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zlt99
in Other 13 years and 11 months ago
Leaking from the House Next Door
We just re-did our roof (complete tear-off) with a highly recommended roofer. When it rained on Sunday, it leaked worse than it did before the…
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ownhs
in Doors 13 years and 11 months ago
Need doorstop questions for brownstone restoration
I had assumed we would use the standard little stick w rubber tip thingy attached to the baseboard. The contractor pointed out that the door…
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masterbuilder
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago
Pine flooring for repurposing
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9699b5c91b1-.jpg We have a few hundred square feet of pine floor, 4″ and 8.5″ planks, available for pickup immediately in Brooklyn. We repurposed several hundred…
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Augustiner
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
Mobile and other bugs
Come on, please make – that the forum is not “read only” on iPhone – that links that get posted are functional – that the…
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mbw185
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Changing from 2 windows to a bay window and DOB?
We are in contract on a brick house and starting to figure out renovations. We had been thinking of replacing 2 windows from the back…
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snarkolepctic
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
3 story brownstone - rental on top or bottom?
We are trying to decide how to configure our house. I think there are pros and cons to both scenarios – rental on the top…
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meme2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 11 months ago
Which cabinet line?
I know I want plywood cabinets and good closures. I am basicly getting bottom cabinets for the sink and around the stove . basically 60…
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suvra
in Pest Control 14 years and 3 months ago
Bed bugs problem
I am having problem with bed bugs. Do you have any idea to control it or prevent it?
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sbaltzell
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Clawfoot Tub for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f976a8bbb3c0-.jpg Excellent condition. Faucet and shower rod included. 60″ x 30″. Pick up in Brooklyn Heights. Please email my profile if interested in more information.
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Augustiner
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
Mobile and other bugs
Come on, please make – that the forum is not “read only” on iPhone – that links that get posted are functional – that the…
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smorales
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone help
We are moving to Park Slope and new to the brownstone market and have no idea what we are getting ourselves into, any advice/help/knowledge would…
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smorales
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone help
We are moving to Park Slope and new to the brownstone market and have no idea what we are getting ourselves into, any advice/help/knowledge would…
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smorales
in Other 13 years and 11 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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househunt
in Electricians 13 years and 11 months ago
What is the going rate per hr for a professional electrian? How long should it take 2 professional electricians to put up a ceiling fan?
What is the going rate per hr for a professional electrian? How long should it take 2 professional electricians to put up a ceiling fan?…
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