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Bar
in Insurance 13 years and 6 months 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 and 6 months 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 and 6 months 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 and 6 months 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 and 6 months 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 and 6 months 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 and 6 months 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 and 6 months 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 and 6 months 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 and 6 months 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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sunsetparkguy
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 6 months ago
Seeking contractor recommendation for bluestone patio and retaining wall project
I’ve been using a contractor but am not pleased with his sense of aesthetics and technical abilities. Does anyone have a recommendation for a professional…
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ps158
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 6 months ago
Kitchen Renovation Contractor Recommendation with Before and After Photo
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/507190d4ed64c-.jpg We’ve been meaning to write this post for some time, as we feel indebted to Brownstoner and fellow posters in helping us with all…
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imini
in Exterminator 13 years and 6 months ago
ext. for pests bothering kids at night besides bed bugs?
Our new apartment was fairly dusty when we moved in and our 4 year old seemed to be getting bites of some sort at night…
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yoa
in Television 13 years and 9 months ago
TV Antenna Installation
I want to install an outdoor TV antenna on my roof. Any recommendations for installers?
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BklynDahl
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 6 months ago
Handyperson recs
I am looking for a handy-person who is reliable, reasonable, and able to complete a number of fairly small but diverse jobs (in a park…
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Master Plvmber
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
Hot water boilers and systems
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5068a07a04380-.jpg Often, the best way to heat a building is by warming water and moving it gently through pipes and radiators to portioned areas of…
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marshling
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 6 months ago
Wood frame house inspector..
We are bidding on a woodframe house in Kensington and if all goes well we want to line up a home inspector who is familiar…
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xistent
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 6 months ago
Cypress Leyland Tree Not Good For Small Garden?
In the very small garden area in front of our brownstone, last year I planted a Cypress Leyland next to 2 blue Junipers to form…
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