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lapinagile

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 6 months ago

Anyone live at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG?

Hi, I’m considering buying a co-op at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG / Flatbush.  Does anyone live there or know someone who lives there and…

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lapinagile

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 6 months ago

Anyone live at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG?

Hi, I’m considering buying a co-op at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG / Flatbush.  Does anyone live there or know someone who lives there and…

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snarkolepctic

in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago

Gutting a two family frame - where to begin?

We did the inspection with Joe Pasaturo. Now we’re going into contract and want to start getting our ducks in a row so we can…

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anitayoga

in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 6 months ago

Can you recommend a good, healthy restaurant in Park Slope?

Can you recommend a good, healthy restaurant in Park Slope?

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8104012

in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago

Leveling Floors

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec7fca0e4f3a-.jpg Our building sags and the railroad apartment we live in has a rather pronounced slope from one side to the other (across the narrow…

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guikazoid

in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago

Replacing boiler - Weil Mclain or Burnham

I am installing a new boiler.  Any preference on the brand?  I’ve narrowed it down to the Burnham P206-NG (http://goo.gl/YDk9a) and Weil Mclain CGA-6 (http://goo.gl/pg6NB). Suggestions welcomed!

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lola

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago

good carpenter

anyone recommend a good carpenter for some interior work, and someone to do some outdoor work on the brick addition to my brownstone which is…

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NYCUrbanista

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 6 months ago

Cadman Towers

I am reaching out to the Brownstoner community since my internet research abilities have failed me. I am currently on the list for a co-operative…

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stevecym

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 6 months ago

FREE MINWAX STAINS

I have about twenty of the real small cans and probably about 6 quart cans of minwax stains that I would like to dispose of. …

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stevecym

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 6 months ago

FREE MINWAX STAINS

I have about twenty of the real small cans and probably about 6 quart cans of minwax stains that I would like to dispose of. …

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rbenoff

in Brownstoner 13 years and 6 months ago

Floor repair after radiator leak

Our radiator was leaking UNDER our hardwood floor for a few weeks before we noticed it.  Now there is a distinct mildew, musty smell.  We’ve…

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yahem

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago

Oil to Gas Conversion

Hello again – Wondering if anyone could tell us about how long it takes to convert from oil to gas and about how much it…

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rbenoff

in Brownstoner 13 years and 6 months ago

Floor repair after radiator leak

Our radiator was leaking UNDER our hardwood floor for a few weeks before we noticed it.  Now there is a distinct mildew, musty smell.  We’ve…

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CG11231

in Roofers 13 years and 6 months ago

Contact Info for John Mastroianni, Roofer

Hello, I see John Mastroianni’s name mentioned in the forum archives for roofer but there is no phone or email noted.  Cannot locate him in…

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lockjam

in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago

Are you thinking of using Vanderbilt Brownstones Kitchens and Baths?

Don’t.  They used to be Clinton Hill Design & Build, also referred to on this forum as CHDB.  I used them to renovate my brownstone,…

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yahem

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago

Boiler Replacement - help!

Hello all – Last night our boiler blew (long sad story) and we need to get a new one. We’re trying to get a sense…

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Silvermax

in Garden 13 years and 6 months ago

Tumbler Composter for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec81f940e971- Brand-new Suncast TCB6800 tumbler composter, already assembled, never used. Too big for my small garden. $75 obo. Pick up in Park Slope. For photo and…

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xistent

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago

HEIGHTS WOODWORKING CUSTOM WINDOWS

In follow up on my recent post inquiring about replacing landmark windows w/ Marvin or Kolbes, now considering replacing sashes only as I’m told the…

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Silvermax

in Garden 13 years and 6 months ago

Tumbler Composter for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec81f940e971- Brand-new Suncast TCB6800 tumbler composter, already assembled, never used. Too big for my small garden. $75 obo. Pick up in Park Slope. For photo and…

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8104012

in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago

Leveling Floors

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec7fca0e4f3a-.jpg Our building sags and the railroad apartment we live in has a rather pronounced slope from one side to the other (across the narrow…

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