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gpoint
in Financial Services 13 years and 11 months ago
FHA mortgage rates after Aug 2nd
Any insight on how much rates could possibly jump? I’m hearing FHA rates could go above 7% immediately. Is this true or fear mongering ??
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kprestek
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 11 months ago
Rebuilding Hallway Cabinets -- how much should I expect to pay?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e3340bb3ef91-.jpg We have a cheaply made set of cabinets in our hallway that we’d like to replace with better built-ins. The space is about 10…
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realestate
in Environmental and Green Design 13 years and 11 months ago
Kitchen Counters you love (not polished granite)?
We need to choose kitchen countertops for townhouse we are renovating. Budget is modest but we also want something durable/relatively easy to maintain. Aesthetically, we…
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kprestek
in Flooring 13 years and 11 months ago
How to Remove Craptastic Manufactured Wood Floor?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e33423d8821f-.jpg The previous owner installed ugly fake wood flooring in the closet before he built some decent wooden shelves on top of it. I’d like…
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kprestek
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 11 months ago
Rebuilding Hallway Cabinets -- how much should I expect to pay?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e3340bb3ef91-.jpg We have a cheaply made set of cabinets in our hallway that we’d like to replace with better built-ins. The space is about 10…
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intheair
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 11 months ago
Would like to refinance, need a broker
I own a mixed use building and would like to refinance it. I need the interest deduction. Anyone recommend a good Mortgage broker? One that…
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anonymous
in Environmental and Green Design 13 years and 11 months ago
Anyone know what is going on with the Gowanus Canal?
I am in contract on a home in the Gowanus and I really love the nabe. It’s got great bars, coffee shops and restaurants and…
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anonymous
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
Dramatic increase in rent - how much notice is required?
I live in a one bedroom apartment brownstone apartment with my boyfriend. We received an email from our landlord this Tuesday saying that she plans to…
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liz
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago
anyone interested in purchasing a salvaged hallway mirror?
my neighbor’s selling an original full length brownstone hallway mirror. anyone interested? Photos and more info available at: http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/fuo/2518844224.html
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stevecym
in Electricians 13 years and 11 months ago
Search for Licensed Electricians Turns Up Questionable Characters
Dear Brownstoners: The other day a post appeared on this site asking about the cost of electrical upgrades to a house. I responded by…
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antihero
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
DOB Inspection
If there are any violations found during DOB Audit Inspection (After construction), will inspector notify right away or i will have to wait for DOB…
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pcvhaiti
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Certificate of Non-harrassment Timing Question
What is a reasonable time period, start to finish, to obtain a certificate of non-harrassment provided everything is very clean (can demonstrate owner occupied for…
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brooklynheightsivyiii
in History 13 years and 11 months ago
Searching for Boerum Hill Article
Over cocktails yesterday evening, a fellow Brooklynite recalled an article in Victoria Magazine about a family who restored a Victorian house in Boerum Hill. She…
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backyard
in Security 13 years and 11 months ago
Home security / wireless
Hello, I know the theme was already discussed in previous posts, but I would like to know your experience with wireless security systems. We have…
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caperdog
in For Sale 13 years and 11 months ago
FS: 2 new in box barnlight electric ceiling fans
we are selling 2 brand new never opened barnlight electric ceiling fans in white. accidentally ordered the wrong model for our needs and would rather…
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gigi.gaur
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Need Advice on a House with a
Where do I even start? We are making an offer on a beautiful brownstone with a reported mold problem. I think it’s gone unchecked for…
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SMR
in Insurance 13 years and 11 months ago
Calculating condo replacement cost?
We are in contract for a DUMBO condo and are getting quotes for walls-in (HO6) insurance. As relocating California suburbanites we have no idea how…
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mystiky
in Decorative 13 years and 11 months ago
Where can I get moldings for outside wires encosure?
I live in Brooklyn, and on the back of my house, I have 4 wires (all 4 TV related) running down and across. I would…
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