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ytnyc2
in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone Doors for Sale
Just wanted to see if anyone had any interest in some 5 panel vintage brownstone doors that I have. You can see them in my…
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ame_raleed
in Mortgage 13 years and 7 months ago
Need a Mortgage Broker?
We just refinanced our mortgage. First time we tried was a fiasco, and we were unsuccessful. Now with rates down even further we tried again and…
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vica
in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago
Chimney estimate needed for Brooklyn brownstone
Hi Our chimney is blocked and need to be cleaned. Can someone recommend a responsible and reasonable chimney company servicing Brooklyn properties? Tks
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rocketship
in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 9 months ago
Locksmith
Can anyone recommend a good locksmith in the South Slope/Sunset Park area? We need to get the cylinders on a couple of locks changed.
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chanel
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 7 months ago
'safety' of purchasing condo between myrtle and park ave (near bqe) in CH
i there, I am looking to begin a family with my wife. Right now we just work and relax when we can (no children for…
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renophyte
in For Sale 13 years and 7 months ago
Doors for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ea8d5cb6b2a3-.jpg We will be renovating our house shortly and have four doors that don’t fit into our plans. Three are French doors (all need TLC)…
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winnipegal
in Brownstoner 13 years and 7 months ago
What do the Forum's new 'Expanded' and 'List' view buttons do?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ea632e88c3c5-.png The Forum has a new feature where you can toggle between an expanded, blog style view, and a condenced, list style view. Each has…
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mtm
in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago
Roof repair
Hi Everyone, Can anyone recommend a company capable of repairing a mansard roof on a Fort Greene brownstone? The flat roof is fine. It’s the…
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anonymous
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 7 months ago
Landlord Guildelines for 2-Family Houses
I was wondering if anyone knew how to find landlord guidelines for 2-family houses; it seems like not all of the nyc rental rules apply.…
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BrooklynButler
in Radiators 13 years and 7 months ago
Radiator Valves
Does anyone have a good recommendation for a radiator steam valve brand? I’m not talking about the valve that opens and closes the steam supply,…
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argentina
in Cellar 13 years and 7 months ago
Broken basement sewer line?
We have had one of the rainiest years on record in NYC and now over the last few months I noticed a dampness in the…
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LostBread
in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago
Timing of Renovations
s We just entered into contract on a three story (two floors/garden) building in Carroll Gardens. There’s no C of O but tax classed as…
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argentina
in Cellar 13 years and 7 months ago
Broken basement sewer line?
We have had one of the rainiest years on record in NYC and now over the last few months I noticed a dampness in the…
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newbie11
in Building Code 13 years and 7 months ago
Unidentified wires hanging in airshaft
In a prewar brownstone coop building where I viewed a unit, there was a bunch of wires tied together hanging out in the air shaft…
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newbie11
in Building Code 13 years and 7 months ago
Unidentified wires hanging in airshaft
In a prewar brownstone coop building where I viewed a unit, there was a bunch of wires tied together hanging out in the air shaft…
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hanssauerkraut
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 8 months ago
Skim-coating and Stucco removal: recommendations?
We are updating a few rooms in our Greenpoint house. A kitchen and hallway need to have the stucco removed (is this a skim-coating process?)…
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arnaudg
in Construction 13 years and 7 months ago
Building is shaking
Hello everybody, I leave in a brownstone on 14th street in Manhattan. the building shakes quite a lot when a truck/bus is passing and I…
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jjbel
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 7 months ago
Flooring Question
Friends, My neighbor had a leak which damaged our floors. Unfortunately, the floor type is no longer produced (manufactured wood) and the nearest color is…
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