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pwhite
in Mortgage 14 years and 2 months ago
Another shout out for Adam Dahill
First, I want to thank the Brownstoner community for recommending Adam. I just closed on a refi with him. It was the smoothest and quickest…
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bk_bstoner1
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
Boiler issue?
Hey B’stoners, happy holidays. quick question (and please excuse any quirky terms i may use). i went to drain water from my steam boiler today…
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prospectheightswatch
in General Discussion 12 years and 4 months ago
Eyesore in Prospect Heights Landmark District
http://i.imgur.com/5NiPrQi.jpg The sign says it all. This building at 93 Saint Marks Avenue has been an eyesore for years now. A doctor from Indiana owns…
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brooklyn11215
in Roofers 12 years and 4 months ago
Structural Work
We are about to commence with a renovation and we have all of our contractors selected with the exception of the structural work for removing…
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slackjaw
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 4 months ago
Fishy smell in basement - who to call?
We moved into a gut-renovated old house in Crown Heights four months ago. The basement (which is about 65% below grade) is nicely finished and…
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prospectheightswatch
in General Discussion 12 years and 4 months ago
Eyesore in Prospect Heights Landmark District
http://i.imgur.com/5NiPrQi.jpg The sign says it all. This building at 93 Saint Marks Avenue has been an eyesore for years now. A doctor from Indiana owns…
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slackjaw
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Engineer/contractor to inspect dilapidated townhouse
We are looking for someone who can inspect a (very) dilapidated townhouse in Crown Heights. We know it will need a lot of work, but…
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dasensation
in Heating 12 years and 4 months ago
Occasional Loud Bang from somewhere
Hello. I have a combo air conditioner and heating in one system. It is a very narrow and tall furnace if it matters. Long time…
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Gold Wall Mirror for Sale
Gold square wall mirror for sale with minimalist frame. Perfect condition, less than 6 months old. I build custom mirrors for a living and this…
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Gold Wall Mirror for Sale
Gold square wall mirror for sale with minimalist frame. Perfect condition, less than 6 months old. I build custom mirrors for a living and this…
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daroogle
in For Sale 12 years and 4 months ago
Pocket door rollers (set of 4)
Just listed these on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321282805065
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daroogle
in For Sale 12 years and 4 months ago
Pocket door rollers (set of 4)
Just listed these on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321282805065
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misconformist
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Looking for architects, expediters, and contractors with wet-proofing exp.
Hi: My house is in Zone A. I am about to begin a medium- sized renovation project and will need to hire a number of…
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minasimon
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Replacing missing electric meters
We recently bought a three family which at one point had 4 electric meters in the basement. The previous owner had three removed and used…
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hansen1
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 4 months ago
Steam Heating
This is my first time posting. The radiators get hot in the front of the house but not in the rear. The risers do get…
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dasensation
in Heating 12 years and 4 months ago
Occasional Loud Bang from somewhere
Hello. I have a combo air conditioner and heating in one system. It is a very narrow and tall furnace if it matters. Long time…
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CGDad
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Seeking mid-renovation advice on removal of brownstone wall
Hi – I am in the middle of renovating the parlor floor of townhouse. About four weeks ago, we removed parts of two interior walls…
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stickerhappy
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 4 months ago
Salt + Brownstone steps = no good?
With all the snow, I thought I recall hearing that standard rock salt is not good (may eat away and damage it) for melting the…
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