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esther
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Structural Engineer
Hello All, I am looking for a structural engineer to help me with my roof addition. Can you please recommend one or two. Also what…
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mcll
in Decks and Porches 13 years ago
Rear Deck
We want to build a deck out back from the parlor floor. I am thinking it will probably be a L shaped deck that goes…
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stickerhappy
in Other 13 years ago
Reinforcing a wood floor for lots of weight...
We were looking at a mixed use building (storefront on the ground and 2 apts above) which has a standard storefront- wood floor and wood…
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moskow_on_gowanus
in Garden 13 years ago
wasder, how can I contact you? I brought musk strawberry runners from my summer place
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5074ca2c65a72-.jpg subj
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ea3421
in Zoning 13 years ago
Townhouse design
Can someone recommend a designer to help sketch the design of a new building/townhouse? The idea is to draw within constraints of zoning and to…
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StuyMom
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 2 months ago
Recommending a Mason/Contractor
Just wanted to share a recent great experience we had with Anthony Bauer, who is a mason and stoneworker. He laid a bluestone patio in…
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stickerhappy
in Other 13 years ago
Reinforcing a wood floor for lots of weight...
We were looking at a mixed use building (storefront on the ground and 2 apts above) which has a standard storefront- wood floor and wood…
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keenermania
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Tile Recommendation Mentor of Altina Tile Care
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50745688a9a52-.jpg We just finished re-doing the upstairs bathroom of our house on Sherman Street in Windsor Terrace and we’d like to recommend Mentor Frangu of…
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Bar
in Insurance 13 years and 1 month ago
Homeowner's Insurance - need Recommendations
Have been insured by Allstate for the last 26 years or so. Our policy is up for renewal. Was looking at the forum archives, but…
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gowanusgus
in Zoning 13 years ago
Protest the Lightstone Development
Hopefully something cool will be built along the Gowanus one day. But the Lightstone Development (http://nyti.ms/Ol6gyL) is not it. The massive complex is premature (as…
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noodle3
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years ago
First time home buyer looking for advice
Hi – long time reader, first time poster at Brownstoner. First time home-buyer as well! I’m looking to buy a co-op in Downtown Brooklyn. I…
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radhika
in Garden 13 years ago
Have you seen an orange tabby? (Bed-Stuy)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506c58bed8896-.jpg Mello disappeared from the backyards on Halsey, btw Bedford and Nostrand Aves. He is a 7-year old ginger tabby with a bruised face and…
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minasimon
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago
2nd Boiler Addition Change CO of 1 Family?
We’ve lived in our 1-family four story home for 2 years now and finally have a chance to change from an oil to gas boiler. Our…
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classicair
in Electricians 13 years ago
Air conditioner
I am new to this forum, but not new to rving. I bought a new (left over)2010 Wildcat 5th wheel, the 32bh2b. The problem I…
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BobMarvin
in History 13 years ago
Did you see the article about the Pr0spect-Lefferts Gardens Historic District in yesterday,s NYT?
From Sunday’s NYT Metro section: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/nyregion/an-oasis-of-brownstones-and-rastafarian-gear-in-brooklyn.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y&_r=0
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spoons99
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Landmark approval for roof repairs?
We live in the Clinton Hill HD and our house needs some major repair work to the roof. My question is this – does anyone…
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Nobrokersplease
in Decks and Porches 13 years ago
Selling a large chandelier perfect for a brownstone
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506de96ea9a1e-.jpg Any thoughts on a way to sell a large bronze and alabster european made chandelier that is currently in the parlor of my brownstone? …
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whatwouldbabsdo
in Agents and Brokers 13 years ago
Can I get my credit fee back after realtor severely botches application?
We have learned that the listing agent misrepresented us as no-credit-havin’, not-enough-money-makin’ deadbeats to the landlord of an apartment we LOVED. He did this by…
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