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7andfive
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Home reno advice
I’m considering making an offer on a place that needs a complete gut renovation. The roof is fairly new but it will need entire new…
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mikea
in Mortgage 13 years and 6 months ago
Mortgage Broker Recommendation
I recently had the pleasure to work with Vanessa Thatcher from Atlantic Home Capital to refinance my house in Park Slope. Back in ’08 I…
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greencat
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Exposed brick columns cold air problem?
Hi Brownstoners- We are renovating our apartment and would like to leave the two columns to the left and right of the main windows exposed,…
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Cobblehillite
in Conversion 13 years and 6 months ago
does anyone have a 110 amity update
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ebfda70bc48e-.jpg the windows are in the main building and the small single family brownstone east of the building on amity is moving along. My picture…
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sunspot19
in Utilities 13 years and 6 months ago
City Power & Gas (ESCO)
Got a cold call from them today suggesting they are “the” supplier of gas/electric for ConEd in NY and asking for my information, including account…
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Laura
in Skylight 13 years and 6 months ago
Circular Stained Glass Skylight
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec046e1e2e9c-.jpg When I bought my 1905 neo-French Renaissance house, it had a light shaft that ran vertically from roof to basement, with a skylight on…
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Cobblehillite
in Conversion 13 years and 6 months ago
does anyone have a 110 amity update
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ebfda70bc48e-.jpg the windows are in the main building and the small single family brownstone east of the building on amity is moving along. My picture…
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rbenoff
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago
Is there a doorman at the 475 Sterling Place condo?
Kind of a random question, but does anyone know if there is a doorman at the condo development at 475 Sterling Place?
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rbenoff
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago
Is there a doorman at the 475 Sterling Place condo?
Kind of a random question, but does anyone know if there is a doorman at the condo development at 475 Sterling Place?
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bedstuy06
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
Distance between electric outlets
Anyone know what meets code for the maximum distance between electric outlets? It looks like our electritian is spacing them every 6 feet. It seems…
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minasimon
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 6 months ago
Buying Out Joint Owner
We’re purchasing a two family with our long-time friends. What is the general ‘buy-out’ provision if one party wants to sell? The average of three estimates…
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binibon
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 6 months ago
Trying to Find Stone R Us
This company did some very nice blue stone work last summer for a bunch of homes down the block, but I am not able to…
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brza021
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Suggestion for new Water Main Company
I received a 3 day notice from DEP 1 day ago, I received a few quotes as of yet but do not feel 100% comfortable…
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rd684
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 6 months ago
Does anyone know of any Los Angeles area resources similar to Brownstoner Forum
My partner’s buying a home in Pasadena, CA and I’m looking for info about local tradesmen, suppliers, how to’s, real estate related resources etc. Also want to learn about…
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binibon
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 6 months ago
Trying to Find Stone R Us
This company did some very nice blue stone work last summer for a bunch of homes down the block, but I am not able to…
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Nilso
in Sewer 13 years and 7 months ago
Sewer Smell Under the Stoop
I noticed a strong sewer smell under the stoop, where the sewer vent is terminating. Sewer vent, main and trap have all been replaced a…
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landofenchantment
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Not a shill, just a rec (plumber)
I just used Joe from Petri Plumbing to repair a leak in my building. I found the source of the leak (2nd floor radiator leaking…
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stricklands
in Pest Control 13 years and 6 months ago
What do I do about mice? I don't have them on the bottom 4 floors of my townhouse, tenants complaining on top 2 floors.
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esther
in Brownstoner 13 years and 6 months ago
Construction/Refinance Loan for Mix Use Property
Hello All, I am looking for a mortgage broker who can recommend a 30 year fix rate loan on a commerical mix use property in…
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starfish11040
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 7 months ago
Where can I find this bathroom wall covering? (picture included)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eb4069088c3f-.jpg A few years ago I bought and installed this waterproof vinyl wall covering for the three walls surrounding the bath tub in a tenant’s…
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