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morigian

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 10 months ago

Backyard Rennovation

Anyone have a recommendation for small scale landscaper or garden designer / yard worker? We have ideas but not the time or energy to do…

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CountChocula

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago

Park Slope Prices - 1 and 2 BRs

I have been following the listings for 1 and 2 BRs in Park Slope fairly religiously for about 2 years or so. In the past…

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nona525

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Renovation Supervisor?

I am still considering buying a house in Bay Ridge that needs renovation. It may be mostly cosmetic, plus kitchen and bath redo.  It could…

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starfish11040

in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago

Where can I find replacement for decorative knob on staircase post? (picture)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e10a4f6944f0- This is a picture of the top part of the newel, the post that supports the handrail of the stair banister. I am missing that…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

Scott

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago

Cornice Painting

Anyone had their cornice repainted lately?  Got a price of $2,500 to scrape, prime and paint using a hanging scaffold.  Condition is fair.  Seems high. …

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spaceaddict

in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 10 months ago

Must I consult a lawyer before I put an offer for a shortsale?

I am looking into a shortsale brownstone with tenants and no guarantee for vacant delivery. Although, the agent said that the eviction process has started.…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

kalifornia1983

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 10 months ago

Real estate question

My friend’s grandmother owned a house in Brooklyn in the 1920s. After the stock-market crash she couldn’t sell the house and decided to abandon it.…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

nona525

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Renovation Supervisor?

I am still considering buying a house in Bay Ridge that needs renovation. It may be mostly cosmetic, plus kitchen and bath redo.  It could…

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guikazoid

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 10 months ago

Real Estate Lawyer & Engineer Inspector Recommendations

Would anyone recommend a lawyer and inspector for purchasing a house in Park Slope? Anyone have experience with Kurt Roth or Jesse Gordon?  I recall seeing their…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

starfish11040

in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago

Where can I find replacement for decorative knob on staircase post? (picture)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e10a4f6944f0- This is a picture of the top part of the newel, the post that supports the handrail of the stair banister. I am missing that…

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greengirl

in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago

Replacing a Roof (31x16)

Frame, two family house requires a completely new roof. What does something like this go for? Who do you recommend I contact to get estimates…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

boyinthebush

in Bars and Pubs 13 years and 10 months ago

Can anyone help with my letter of no objection situation?

I am opening a beer and wine bar in Bushwick.  The space I have leased was a deli/grocery (bodega).  It is on the ground floor…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

arzeitz

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

RESTORING WOOD FLOORS

I’m thinking of tearing up my existing floor and re-finishing the wide board floor beneath. Does anyone know of a good floor person who knows…

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brownstoner

in Retail 13 years and 10 months ago

Best Mom-and-Pop Hardware Stores in Brooklyn?

Help us compile a list of the best Mom and Pop hardware stores in Brooklyn, i.e. anything other than the big box chains like Home…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

icoverthewaterfront

in Furniture 13 years and 10 months ago

Painting Furniture

I’ve got some modern looking end tables (wood, some MDF) that were professionally spray painted at one point; they’re now getting a bit scuffed, etc,…

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ITWorks

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago

Whose pipe is it anyway?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0e45fc41f9c- Act 1:  Sewage line 4′ underground in the basement turns into a swimming pool of sludge Act 2:  Replace entire system, add traps, vent…

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zampano

in Property Management 13 years and 10 months ago

where to list a rental

In ancient times, I used to place ads in the NY Times and Village Voice. About eight years ago switched over to craigslist. Lately, this…

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Boerumresident

in Parks 13 years and 10 months ago

Pool at PS 20 in Ft Greene?

Someone just told me there is a pool at the PS 20 playground.  Is that right?  What is it like?

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

RBCG

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Where to find millwork for stairs?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0baae94be61- I need to replace the millwork from the edge of the stairs in my brownstone. In particular, I need a couple of pieces like…

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ktm6

in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago

plastic planters that look like terra cotta and don't fade?

I have a plastic planter on my deck that was left by the previous owner that looks exactly like terra cotta and does not fade.…

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