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466dad

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years ago

Painter / Plasterwork Reco - Jamie Grubb

We just hired Jamie Grubb (jamie.grubb@gmail.com) to repaint / restore one floor of our house and were thrilled with how it turned out. Great craftsmanship,…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

bklynlookin

in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 4 months ago

where to search

I’m a longtime reader, but this is my first post. I’ve been looking for a brownstone/brick/limestone for several months, with no luck. I’m well-financed, pre-approved,…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

m926bk

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago

Agent Recommendation?

Starting to get serious about buying my first apartment this summer.  Have a modest ($300-350K) budget for a 1-bedroom and mostly considering Clinton Hill, Ditmas…

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krsnamara

in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 4 months ago

Opening Fireplace?

Does anyone have experience with opening their fireplace in their apartment or building? What are the fire codes with this? Or taking out bricks from…

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wernerco

in Other 12 years and 4 months ago

Want to buy my VERY LOW mileage Honda ?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51585ba4b0e28-.jpg I’m getting too old to drive.  I have this really neat, clean 4D 2008 Honda Civic.  Only 6600 miles … Would you believe it…

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snarkolepctic

in Landlord 12 years and 4 months ago

Garden level rental question

How big an issue is noise for your tenants?  When I am down in our garden apartment I can hear walking upstairs.  I have a 10-year-old…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

Carol237

in Heating and Cooling 13 years and 9 months ago

Amazing HVAC Contractor

I’d like to recommend an amazing HVAC contractor (to whom I’m in no way related).  I found A & W through this forum a few…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

annep

in Garden 13 years and 1 month ago

Last call for antique brick street pavers...

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd225bcc23a5-.png I just finished installing these in my back yard & have approximately 850 left over. These are Antique Purington Skinny Street Pavers that I…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

dawnc

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 4 months ago

Good current account for an 8 unit co-op?

We are a self managed co-op looking to move our regular banking to a bank that will allow us to collect and pay our maintenance…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

chauncey

in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 4 months ago

150+ sq ft. of sod available today

South Slope, can deliver if not too far.  $.50/ sq. ft.   Available immediately. Please call 347-268-5215 if you’re interested. Thanks.

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chauncey

in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 4 months ago

150+ sq ft. of sod available today

South Slope, can deliver if not too far.  $.50/ sq. ft.   Available immediately. Please call 347-268-5215 if you’re interested. Thanks.

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well_pHed

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 4 months ago

looking for salvage bluestone sidewalk flags

does anyone have any salvage bluestone sidewalk flags, or a source for them?  i need some for a couple of projects in the back yard…

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well_pHed

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 4 months ago

looking for salvage bluestone sidewalk flags

does anyone have any salvage bluestone sidewalk flags, or a source for them?  i need some for a couple of projects in the back yard…

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ditmasmom

in Boiler Repair 12 years and 4 months ago

Gas line question

So I posted previously about my high gas bills (and the house is unoccupied). This morning my plumber and contractor mentioned that they thought the…

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djlavoie

in Antiques 12 years and 4 months ago

A quick bathroom renovation?

Hi Brownstoners, We’re about to move into a coop unit in Sunset Park. The unit’s only bathroom really needs to be renovated (tiles off the…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

amybnyc

in Landscaping 12 years and 7 months ago

DEAL! FS: Custom Pavers for CHEAP (for roof terrace garden deck backyard atrium walkway etc!)

We have $3000 dollars worth of custom made concrete pavers that have been rejected by the client  and the company that made them won’t take…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

bkhomeowner

in Radiators 12 years and 4 months ago

Installing a radiator -- Plumber advice?

I want to install a radiator in the kitchen which is on the 3rd floor of my home. I’ve had two plumbers over to give…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

jayr112

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago

I need water control valve and washers for an old wooden high tank water closet &/or a plumber who knows where to get them and can install it.

Enter Your Question

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

Greene44

in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 4 months ago

Hyatt Legal Recommendations?

Hi there, we’re purchasing our first home. Does anyone have any recommendations for lawyers that are part of Hyatt Legal Plan? Some of the names…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

marshling

in Demolition 12 years and 4 months ago

new garage roof.

we are in a new house in kensington and our insurance company has informed us that we need to get our garage roof taken down…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

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