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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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dano1182

in Exterminator 13 years and 11 months ago

I have tiny little bugs (ants?)in my kitchen.

I have tiny little bugs (ants?)in my kitchen.They are about the size of a poppy seeds.Any Advice on how to get rid of them??

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Reno2011

in Leisure 13 years and 11 months ago

What to charge movie folks to rent/film in our brownstone for 2 weeks?

Producer and director of mid budget film want to rent our place for two weeks to film a movie.  We are allowed to stay in…

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guywithahouse

in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago

Why do I need to accept "Third-Party Cookies" to post on Brownstoner?

While I’m sure that Brownstoner’s cookies are fine, other third-party cookies sometimes can be problematic. Changing my settings every time I want to post here…

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guywithahouse

in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago

Why do I need to accept "Third-Party Cookies" to post on Brownstoner?

While I’m sure that Brownstoner’s cookies are fine, other third-party cookies sometimes can be problematic. Changing my settings every time I want to post here…

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PleasantPlainer

in DIY 13 years and 11 months ago

Repairing water damaged floor joists - what joist hangers for brick?

Hi, I have to reinforce a few floor joists that are “moderately” water damaged on the 2nd floor of a 100 y/o brick row house.…

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thither

in Appliances 13 years and 11 months ago

A/C shopping tips?

Hi all.  I’m moving to Brooklyn from San Francisco, and having grown up around here air conditioning is kind of a foreign language to me. …

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bubu

in Lighting 13 years and 11 months ago

Would you replace recess lights and ceiling fan by yourself or hire electrician?

I need to replace them today, but much complicated than I thought. Would you hire electrician or can you do by your self? How much…

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dodgechris

in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 11 months ago

Intercom system Aiphone vs. Comelit

Hi Brownstoners, I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with intecom systems. I’m looking to install one and wondering whether the price difference between an…

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dodgechris

in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 11 months ago

Intercom system Aiphone vs. Comelit

Hi Brownstoners, I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with intecom systems. I’m looking to install one and wondering whether the price difference between an…

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guest4

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago

2nd picture of mantel

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e2dd9c070a6c-.jpg 2nd picture of mantel to be given away.

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arewedoneyet

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 11 months ago

Corian fabrication

We need some corian fabricated for the decking of a bath tub as well as a vanity top. Any recommendations? Thanks

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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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fritz

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 11 months ago

Anyone have experience co-owning a property as a Tenancy in Common (TIC)?

By TIC I am referring to the type of arrangement at the top of this page: http://www.new-york-new-york-real-estate.com/t1.html I own 2 row houses in Brooklyn and…

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mystiky

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago

Is using PVC pipe for waste now legal in NYC?

Someone menitoned to me that since June 2010, it is now legal to use PVC pipes in a single family houses in NYC (Brooklyn) as…

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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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guest4

in Lumber and Building Materials 13 years and 11 months ago

Free - letter box

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e3036bc7d746-.jpg Made in USA (I think), new never installed letter box by Auth-Florence. I have the semi-recessed collar but you can order the full surface-mount…

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bedstuywalla

in Flooring 14 years ago

recs on inexpensive flooring refinisher?

Hi all, Anyone know of an insured (no need to be licensed), and inexpensive wood refinisher who can sand/stain the existing floors and strip some…

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bedstuywalla

in Electricians 13 years and 11 months ago

Advice on Electrical estimate?

I’m about to buy a brownstone that needs some standard electrical upgrading including: * installation of 100 amp 208 volts 20 circuit panel box *…

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reno101

in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 11 months ago

Fireplace Surround Finish

Hello All,   We are restoring the cast iron surround of our non working Victorian marble fireplace. We are undecided on the finish, flat or…

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