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crownheights

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

Small antique coffee table for sale - $125

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51408d32272e4-.jpg Really nice antique coffee table for sale – $125 The sides are foldable, making it smaller or bigger….front top drawer and 2 drawers on…

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Updated 13 years ago

coopfornow

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 6 months ago

Coop sponsor apartments and maintenance charges

Curious to know: do sponsors pay the same maintenance for their apartments as the shareholders are charged for theirs? Is there a link between the…

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Updated 13 years ago

sobrooklyn

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 7 months ago

Short Sale Realtors

Hello–Can anyone suggest a realtor(s) who can assist with finding and buying short sales?

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Updated 13 years ago

YES

in Antiques 13 years ago

Entry doors for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5149c49e3241f-.jpg I have this entry doors from my brownstone that I like to sell, they measure aprox 52″ wide when closed,  26″ each and 102″…

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Updated 13 years ago

abw01

in Architecture 13 years ago

window box installation

does anyone know companies who install boxes on window sills?

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Updated 13 years ago

misconformist

in Architecture 13 years ago

New Construction costs

I am wondering if anyone in the community has had any experience building a townhouse house from the ground-up.  I am thinking about purchasing an…

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coopfornow

in Architecture 13 years ago

J51 consultant

Can anyone recommend a J51 consultant for a coop building that just did a lot of renovation work? Does a fee equaling 50% of the…

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coopfornow

in Architecture 13 years ago

J51 consultant

Can anyone recommend a J51 consultant for a coop building that just did a lot of renovation work? Does a fee equaling 50% of the…

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abw01

in Architecture 13 years ago

window box installation

does anyone know companies who install boxes on window sills?

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sharon121

in Fencing 13 years ago

Fence Contractor and Fence Materials - Brooklyn

Hi! I’m looking to install a privacy fence in my yard. Fully attached house in Bklyn. About 40 feet on each side and about 17…

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rachelrachel

in Fencing 13 years ago

What kind of work is being done to the facade of the "Bushwick Leaders' High School"( formerly a Little Sisters of Mercy)

There is a scaffolding surrounding the Bushwick Leaders High School (formerly a Little Sisters of Mercy Bldg) located at Bushwick Ave and Dekalb Ave. I…

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rachelrachel

in Fencing 13 years ago

What kind of work is being done to the facade of the "Bushwick Leaders' High School"( formerly a Little Sisters of Mercy)

There is a scaffolding surrounding the Bushwick Leaders High School (formerly a Little Sisters of Mercy Bldg) located at Bushwick Ave and Dekalb Ave. I…

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annep

in Decks and Porches 13 years ago

What's the best way to refinish a rusting deck?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5169fb2db288e-.jpg The contractors I bought my condo unit from obviously used steel with the wrong kind of coating on it, because it’s been rusting from…

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Updated 13 years ago

jjq

in Garden 13 years ago

Bay Ridge Tree

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51689b50b2ecc-.jpg Can anyone tell me what type of tree this is? The trees in the Pix are planted along 72ns street, and are common throughout…

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Updated 13 years ago

brooklyn72

in Flooring 13 years ago

Can anyone recommend a roofer?

Has anyone had experience with having to redo a roof that includes asbestos abatement? We understand that we can cover the asbestos to abate it,…

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Updated 13 years ago

jjq

in Garden 13 years ago

Bay Ridge Tree

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51689b50b2ecc-.jpg Can anyone tell me what type of tree this is? The trees in the Pix are planted along 72ns street, and are common throughout…

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xchx

in For Sale 13 years ago

Wanted: Kitchen Cabinets

Is anyone upgrading their kitchen? I need some cabinets for a low-budget renovation in Brooklyn and I’m looking to buy a used set.

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Updated 13 years ago

RBCG

in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago

Entry doors

Besides the Old Iron guy (whose name escapes me) near Lowes and Eddie in Ft. Greene, anyone know of other sources for townhouse entry doors?…

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anon200

in Environmental and Green Design 13 years ago

Joint solar / green roof installation?

Our coop is considering installing solar panels in conjunction with a green roof, and figure it might be easiest to design and install the two…

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4668squarefeet

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Average architect and GC fee

Hello, we are soon to embark on an almost-gut reno of a brownstone and trying to figure out overall budget/wishlist, etc.. to set everyone’s expectations…

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Updated 13 years ago

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