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farkasmouse
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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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ProspectWitch
in Decorative 13 years and 4 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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putnam
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 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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shurafa
in Construction 13 years and 4 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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humboldt
in Heating 13 years and 4 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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ProspectWitch
in Decorative 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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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llberm273
in Flooring 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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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evisceglia
in Electricians 13 years and 4 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 13 years and 4 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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