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jarnow4
in Mortgage 12 years and 6 months ago
Do we need to point foundation boulders?
The foundation of our brownstone is large rocks. We know they need pointing in the back of the house where some water comes in, but…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Furniture 12 years and 7 months ago
Where can I buy a NEW mattress...cash and carry?
Hi all, Looking for recommendations on a place we can purchase and walk away with a mattress in Brooklyn? Have friends who have suffered from…
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sverkat
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 6 months ago
Seller negotiation after an inspection report
What is the accepted price reduction that we can ask a seller for after we received the results of the home inspection? There were several…
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psrookie
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Design-Build Companies vs. separate architect/contractor?
We are in contract on a brownstone in PS that needs quite a bit of renovations. What’s the difference between a design-build company (i.e. Excel…
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katywriter
in Architecture 12 years and 6 months ago
Referral for lead paint inspection
Hi there, if you have an opinion, would be great to get a referral for a good lead paint inspection/assessment company. We are closing on…
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lorien
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Need referral to good carpenter/engineer for replacing a previously removed staircase.
Hi all, I recently purchased a 2 family brownstone that is configured as a 3 family home. We are now using it as a 2…
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peat
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Gas Fired Condensing Bolier for Steam
I’m told that changing from oil to gas will save me a substantial amount of money but that I’ll need a new chimney liner which…
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radgirl
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Boiler's Pilot Light Keeps Turning off
Boiler was running fine, but in the past 2 days the pilot light keeps going off. Which of course means the heat turns off, too. …
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katywriter
in Architecture 12 years and 6 months ago
Referral for lead paint inspection
Hi there, if you have an opinion, would be great to get a referral for a good lead paint inspection/assessment company. We are closing on…
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xistent
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Need Piece White Veined Carrara Marble
I would like to get a piece of small white veined Carrarra to cover seciton of our kitchen countertop. I need to get a piece…
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msre
in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago
How to repair vintage pocket doors?
We found old pocket doors in our wall that had been closed up. They don’t pull out easily, and it’s obvious some screws are missing…
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owl
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
what is cost for labor and materials for a steel roof hatch?
Any idea of the cost of a steel roof hatch,labor & materials 32×36?
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mc33433
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Permit Filing times impacted by Sandy?
We are about to start a major renovation in Brooklyn on a townhouse and will be filing permits this month. I was wondering whether all…
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daveinbedstuy
in Quality of Life 12 years and 6 months ago
Thanks for fixing the Home Page Comment Counter.
Christmas has truly come early. Amazing what can be done in theis day and age, technology wise, when you put your mind to it
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evperry
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Pocket doors for sale from parlor floor
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50c20ee2c17ea-.jpg SIzed at 36 x 108.
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crownheights
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
2 matching silk sofas for sale - $300 each or $600 both (i don't have space , so i am selling them)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50c0ae190fe08-.jpg Hello, I have 2 matching silk sofas which I need to sell because they do not fit my library…The sofas are very beautiful and…
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munozmn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Real estate development requirements and restrictions
Where can I find the information about requiriments and restrictions for new real estate developments (residential-mulifamily)?
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ditmasmom
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
ISO contractor
Hello all, I recently closed on a house and am trying to figure out the best way to go about the needed renovations. A few…
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