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evisceglia
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
looking for a general contractor
i am looking for a gc to do some electrical work, some demo, some new wall-building, flooring and painting as we enclose a smaller room…
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mskatbk
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 6 months ago
2-3 bedroom in Prospect/Crown Heights, Clinton Hill or Bedstuy
My husband and I are looking for a 2-3 bedroom apartment in Prospect/Crown Heights, Clinton Hill or Bedstuy. We’ve been trying to avoid the broker’s…
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bkbrownstone
in Landscaping 12 years and 6 months ago
Molding for skylight
I’m in the process of renovating a brownstone in Bed-Stuy and I like to widen my staircase skylight. Does anyone know where I can find…
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Arkady
in Fencing 12 years and 6 months ago
Independent Assessor
Any recommendations of an assessor for a friend who needs independent assessment of his home after his wife died?
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lamb
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 6 months ago
Variance for DOB [C26-717.1] 27-509 Article 18: Fences?
Does anyone here know whether it’s possible to get a variance for the DOB’s 6′ maximum permitted fence height in residential areas? A neighboring property…
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maddiemonk
in Landscaping 12 years and 6 months ago
product to rustproof a steel railing without painting it an ugly color black
My husband and I renovated a townhouse on State Street and we have a deck with a steel railing. We would like to rustproof it…
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Williams
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Is Bed-Stuy really changing?
I am contemplating moving there and hears so many mixed views that it seems like an urban legend that brokers push… I realize that most…
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tyl
in Fencing 12 years and 6 months ago
Looking to buy an apartment
Hello, We have been looking to buy an apartment in Brooklyn for over a year and want to consider listings ‘for sale by owner.’ We…
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evisceglia
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
looking for a general contractor
i am looking for a gc to do some electrical work, some demo, some new wall-building, flooring and painting as we enclose a smaller room…
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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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microfiche
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 6 months ago
Will specifying 'no buyers brokers' limit our chances of selling?
We’re thinking of selling our a co-op appartment in Carrol Gardens ourselves. We’re considering specifying no buyers brokers so we can avoid paying the buyers…
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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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anonymous
in Fencing 12 years and 6 months ago
wood fence & pavers
Hi, We are re-doing our back yard and I would greatly appreciate some advice. Where could I purchase: 8′ tall wood fence & good looking,…
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Arkady
in Fencing 12 years and 6 months ago
Independent Assessor
Any recommendations of an assessor for a friend who needs independent assessment of his home after his wife died?
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Aussie
in Fencing 12 years and 6 months ago
The dividing fence for my property was damaged in the storm
I have a 7 year old dividing fence at the rear do my brownstone. In the storm it was damaged and has partially fallen down.…
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patp26
in Fencing 12 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone facade
I have authentic real brownstone on/from a home I am demolishing in northern NJ. If any one is interested in the stone please contact me. I can…
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patp26
in Fencing 12 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone facade
I have authentic real brownstone on/from a home I am demolishing in northern NJ. If any one is interested in the stone please contact me. I can…
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sunsetbliss
in Landlord 12 years and 6 months ago
Extortion in an eviction case - advise needed.
Hi All, I am new to the forum, having recently aquired a building in Brooklyn. It is a four-family brick. I am living in…
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