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farkasmouse

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 6 months ago

Repointing recommendations

I’m looking to get the back of my brownstone repointed. I don’t want to do a full cement coverage and we’ve got multiple cracks and…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

mcll

in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago

LOST DOG

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50c13bc23a92c-.jpg A friends dog was hit by a car and injured on her left shoulder and she the took off and ran like hell the…

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brooklynny

in Landlord 12 years and 6 months ago

Tax Question for Landlords: Do you issue 1099's?

There seem to be conflicting opinions on whether small, non-professional landlords (such as those of us who, for example, rent out our garden apartment) are required to…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

evperry

in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago

Pocket doors for sale

Is this right place to do on website? Site won’t let me post. I can email pics if interested.

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

farkasmouse

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 6 months ago

Repointing recommendations

I’m looking to get the back of my brownstone repointed. I don’t want to do a full cement coverage and we’ve got multiple cracks 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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munozmn

in Government 12 years and 6 months ago

Do you know of any revitalization plan for Crown Heights? Local government position towards the revitalization of the area?

Do you know of any revitalization plan for Crown Heights? Local government position towards the revitalization of the area?

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munozmn

in Government 12 years and 6 months ago

Do you know of any revitalization plan for Crown Heights? Local government position towards the revitalization of the area?

Do you know of any revitalization plan for Crown Heights? Local government position towards the revitalization of the area?

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daveinbedstuy

in Family and Parenting 12 years and 6 months ago

I was concerned I couldn't find an organic Christmas tree....

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50be80ee65cfe-.jpg I figured this is Brooklyn and there’s organic everything.  Then the good folks, er hipsters, from VT came to the rescue.  In case any…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

ProspectWitch

in Decorative 12 years and 6 months ago

Hanging Heavy Things Above the Fireplace...How?

We live in a traditional b-stone (1872) and want to hand some things above the mantels. One is a sunburst mirror (so much heavier than…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

putnam

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago

203k Renovation - General Contractor

After almost a year of searching, I finally found a great property and am in the final stretch of closing! The place needs a little…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

shurafa

in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago

HWK129 Nostrand Avenue Project Started? (If so the results are not great so far)

Looks like work finally started on this. They have been replacing roads all over the neighborhood recently and the results have been in general really…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

humboldt

in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago

Gas heater for 500 sq ft space

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50bcdd55dda8e-.jpg I had earlier asked a question about independently heating an open 500 sq ft space. It’s a 1st floor space in a 3 story…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

ProspectWitch

in Decorative 12 years and 6 months ago

Hanging Heavy Things Above the Fireplace...How?

We live in a traditional b-stone (1872) and want to hand some things above the mantels. One is a sunburst mirror (so much heavier than…

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anotherposter

in Pest Control 12 years and 6 months ago

birdproofing

Does anybody have any recommendation for pigeon proofing a brownstone?  I don’t want to put on spikes because they just ruin the look of a…

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anotherposter

in Pest Control 12 years and 6 months ago

birdproofing

Does anybody have any recommendation for pigeon proofing a brownstone?  I don’t want to put on spikes because they just ruin the look of a…

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pepinohill

in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 6 months ago

Rules? My tree's branches extend into my neighbor's backyard ... can he prune without my permission?

We have a 50ft maple in our backyard.  Since the tree is planted in the corner of our backyard, the tree canopy extends into the…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

llberm273

in Flooring 12 years and 6 months ago

Need marble floor cleaned in our front hall. Any recommendations? Thanks

We have a marble floor oriiginal with our brownstone which is need of cleaning.  Does anyone have a recommendation?  Thanks

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llberm273

in Flooring 12 years and 6 months ago

Need marble floor cleaned in our front hall. Any recommendations? Thanks

We have a marble floor oriiginal with our brownstone which is need of cleaning.  Does anyone have a recommendation?  Thanks

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slopeguy

in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago

Neighboring House Sold to Developer - What now?

We live in the South Slope. The neighboring house – with which we share a party wall – has sold to a developer. Just received…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

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