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pspc
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
renovating our brownstone
hello everyone we are close to begin renovations to our brownstone bought last year and we will not do gut renovation this year becouse of…
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khholt
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 3 months ago
960 Sterling Place Crown Heights
My husband and I just missed out on buying our dream home at 960 Sterling Place in Crown Heights. We fell in love with the…
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viclenin
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
Will the Ocean Hill area of Bed-Sty see the growth and gentrification effects in the next 2-3 years??
Me and my wife have been looking to buy a house in Brooklyn for the past month. Areas like Bushwick around the 11207 zip code…
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rgeorge
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Moving to Brooklyn, need ADVICE!
Hi everyone, I recently received a job offer at Maimonides Medical Center in Park Slope. I need to find an apt. asap as my job…
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gillers
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 3 months ago
Access to basement in a Co-op
I am president of brownstone co-op in Park Slope. Our basement is only accessable to members (for storage) & maintenance people by walking across our…
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CGman
in Garden 12 years and 3 months ago
Mosquito Magnet or Dynatrap?
Does anyone have experience with either? Reviews are mixed, but I’m almost willing to drop the $$$$ to see how it goes, because I’m so…
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cobblehillbilly
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 3 months ago
facade resurfacing
Does anyone have the contact info for Jose Gonzalez restoration? Thanks.
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
Anyone work with Preserv Inc for facade renovation?
Preserv Inc came recommended by the folks at Historical Windows for brownstone and facade work. Has anyone had any expereince with them, good or bad?…
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stonerbrown77
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
rooftop deck manhattan
I’m getting conflicting info from contractors regarding roof deck DOB permits. Some mention that i won’t need one since it will be considered a temporary…
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jak
in Garden 12 years and 3 months ago
Backyard soil replacement: Where to get "clean dirt" ?
Does anyone know where I can get 1500 square feet of certifiably clean dirt (lead free / heavy metal free / 100% kid friendly) ?…
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HouseDogger
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 3 months ago
neighbor planing extension
I live in a landmarked block with beautiful green corridor that emcompasses many houses’ backyards. I just learned that the house next door was sold and…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
Anyone work with Preserv Inc for facade renovation?
Preserv Inc came recommended by the folks at Historical Windows for brownstone and facade work. Has anyone had any expereince with them, good or bad?…
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lgsb
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
What to do with this ugly stoop?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51703ac5ebbc1-.png The previous owners of our house painted the stoop, and now the paint is peeling, revealing several layers of colors as well as lots…
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fractalogical
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
staining exterior brick a different color
Anyone have any experience with this? I see a number of companies online that offer this service, but wonder if this is a Bad-Idea-jeans kind…
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brooklyn72
in Garden 12 years and 3 months ago
Cost to replace a roof
We plan to remove the existing roof of our 20×45 foot house and replace it with a new roof. The work will include replacing 2…
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stonerbrown77
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
rooftop deck manhattan
I’m getting conflicting info from contractors regarding roof deck DOB permits. Some mention that i won’t need one since it will be considered a temporary…
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jjq
in Garden 12 years and 3 months ago
Swapping Rental Unit From Top To Basement Floor
Here’s an open ended question for Brownstone owners who may have swapped a top level rental unit into their LEGAL (in terms of: height, egress,…
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lizzieb
in Garden 12 years and 3 months ago
Anyone interested in renting out home for a student short which is a period piece?
Hello, I am looking for a home that could work for a period piece set in the 19th century. I am a Brooklyn College student…
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starfish11040
in Metalwork 12 years and 3 months ago
Is a dwarf weeping Japanese maple viable in this spot?
I have a brick planter box that’s 5′ x 4′ but only 19″ deep. I would like to plant a dwarf weeping japanese maple which…
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karenanne9
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
Kitchen cabinets and black granite countertop for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517550399e414-.jpg Glossy white kitchen cabinets and black granite countertop for sale. They are in the process of being removed now. Best offer — you pick…
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