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namahs
in Quality of Life 14 years ago
Neighbor needs backyard access
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1497561d200-.jpg Our neighbor mentioned to us a couple of days ago that they would need access to our backyard to repoint their wall. I did not think…
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needy
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
need sources to keep my brownstone honest
Hello, We are just about to close on a single family brick house in greenpoint, built in 1901 We have a contractor and architect, but…
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mattinnorthslope
in Appraisals 14 years ago
Big drop in zillow valuation?
Not sure if this is forum appropriate but has anyone else noticed something strange going on with Zillow recently? I bought a Park Slope 2BR…
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mjpress
in Quality of Life 14 years ago
crowdsourcing solution to motorcycle sociopath in stuyvesant heights
Nearly every night, some dude tears around Stuyvesant Heights on an outrageously loud motorcycle–anywhere between 9 pm and 2 am. I’ve looked into this and…
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dittoburg
in Doors & Windows 14 years ago
Anyone here have someone make replacement quarter-round windows for them?
One of my quarter-rounds either side of the chimney in the attic is rotted through at the bottom. How much do these things cost to…
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yaldwyn
in Flooring 14 years ago
Parquet flooring
This isn’t a question rather it’s to recommend Alberto Hidalgo (347.258.6398) who has just sanded, stained, and finished the parquet floors in our limestone in…
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DouglasAlan
in Electricians 14 years ago
Electrical Estimate - Sound Reasonable?
I recently bought a house with a letter of no objection for a 2 family C of O. However, it only has one meter, so…
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cityrock
in Brownstoner 14 years ago
Converted Brownstone use Attic floor as part of Duplex
How can I cool off this floor? The windows facing the front of the house are too small for A/C. The back room used as…
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MAC
in Cellar 14 years ago
BASEMENT MOISTURE/HUMIDITY
i have a semi-detached brownstone. the walls in the cellar/basement are moist and peeling. i used drylock from Home Depot and had a vent installed,…
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Liani
in Garden 14 years ago
Garden Trees trimmed or cut???
In the spirit of sharing good news! Our Bstone garden was COVERED with trees – and after spending $5K on the new deck it…
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Liani
in Garden 14 years ago
Garden Trees trimmed or cut???
In the spirit of sharing good news! Our Bstone garden was COVERED with trees – and after spending $5K on the new deck it…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Do I need a General Contractor for facade renovation?
I’m considering a renovation of our brownstone facade, including stucco, new windows, cornice and ironwork. Do I need a GC for this, or does is…
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phrooch
in Appliances 14 years ago
Fridge for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e14ac06bae3f-processed-httpimagescraigslistorg3p53o23l35O55Q55S0b75d61465211a251327jpg.jpg Lightly used fridge for sale – $300. For more info, please see cross-posting on Craigslist: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/app/2477934596.html Call Jennifer in Prospect Heights if interested 718-812-0668
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namahs
in Quality of Life 14 years ago
Neighbor needs backyard access
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1497561d200-.jpg Our neighbor mentioned to us a couple of days ago that they would need access to our backyard to repoint their wall. I did not think…
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needy
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
need sources to keep my brownstone honest
Hello, We are just about to close on a single family brick house in greenpoint, built in 1901 We have a contractor and architect, but…
0
odyssey
in Tile 14 years ago
Mud floors
I recently had a mud floor laid in my bathroom during a complete renovation. The floor is at least one and one half inches above…
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robbyrob
in Taxes 14 years ago
C of O
I have a 1 family house. In the DOF bills it shows as a class 1, B3-2family dwelling. In the DOB it also shows it…
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