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Scott

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years 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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Updated 14 years ago

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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esther

in Mortgage 14 years ago

Cash Out Refiance on Mix Use Property

Hello All, I have a mix use property that I would like to do a cash our refi on. I was told this may be…

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Updated 14 years ago

bwick

in Financial Services 14 years ago

Cash out Refi 3 family non owner occupied

I own a 3 family rental property in Bushwick and would like to take a cash out refi to perform some repairs and also purchase…

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Updated 14 years ago

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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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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Bridget

in Landlord 14 years ago

Pkg provision with a rental; bedbug disclosure

Hi, New to Brooklyn rental market.  Several ?s; appreciate advice. I was told that parking went with a rental, then when I was due to…

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Updated 14 years ago

slopegirl

in Doors 14 years ago

Exterior door referrals

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1343c1b99f4- Looking for referrals of good exterior door person. Do I hire a carpenter for this? Door person?? Pictured is the back door situation we…

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Updated 14 years ago

morningbelle1

in Exterminator 14 years ago

ANYONE KNOW A GOOD EXTERMINATOR?

Waterbugs yuck we got em. But we also have pets.  Anyone know an exterminator who can get rid of the bugs without spraying anything that…

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Updated 14 years ago

morigian

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years 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 14 years 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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Updated 14 years ago

nona525

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years 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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Updated 14 years ago

starfish11040

in Decorative 14 years 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 14 years ago

Scott

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years 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 14 years 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 14 years ago

kalifornia1983

in Real Estate - General 14 years 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 14 years ago

nona525

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years 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 14 years 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 14 years ago

starfish11040

in Decorative 14 years 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 14 years 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 14 years ago

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