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dkinbk
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 9 months ago
What do townhouses typically rent for in Park Slope?
My family is moving to Park Slope and we’re looking to rent a townhouse or triplex. I saw one listing for a townhouse on Lincoln…
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Nadya5
in Masonry 13 years and 9 months ago
Does anyone know of a good mason?
Someone to build a brick wall? not too expensive?
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guikazoid
in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago
Roof Installations - Home Depot
Has anyone ever used the Home Depot to install a new roof? If so, what was the experience like?
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calle3441
in Architecture 13 years and 9 months ago
Architect / Designer for Rooftop Deck
Looking to redesign and possibly expand the rooftop deck for a 35-unit condo in Park Slope. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. We are not…
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monikaw
in Conversion 13 years and 11 months ago
Basement Conversion
We are moving into a new house and would like to convert the basement (currently unfinished) into a guest room/office/storage area. Has anyone done this…
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xistent
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
BAMBOO FLOOR RECCOMENDATIONS NEEDED
We are redoing our English basement. We want to put in a bamboo floor as it deals with moisture fairly well. Any suggestions for a…
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hchanking
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 9 months ago
Is the underlying structure on a unit's balcony or terrace considered condo common area or part of the individual unit's responsibilty for repair?
The exterior facade is considered to be part of the building envelope (common areas) but is the underlying structure for the balconies, common or individual…
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gowanusgus
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
Can I remove a ceiling overhead light per NYC code?
Hi, We want to remove the sole ceiling overhead light in our living room (and use just floor lamps.) But a friend warned it might…
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Brooklynnative
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
Is it possible to sand and poly 1000 square feet of wood floors in 3 days????
Hi, I’m getting my parlor floor rental spruced up for a new tenant. It’s huge 2,000 square foot duplexed into an English basement. I’m getting…
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aptquestion
in Landlord 13 years and 9 months ago
Leak from ceiling drowned my laptop - Landlord is asking me to move out, out of nowhere
Hi everyone, I was recommended this site by a friend and site member after asking where I could find information regarding my situation. I have…
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Nadya5
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
Hard Wood Floor installation?
Can anyone recommend anyone to install hard wood flooring at a decent price?
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rebox
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 9 months ago
Half a Mantle
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e39f099989ba-.jpg Missing that one piece? Marble mantle side — all that’s left, I’m afraid. It’s about 43 inches high. Perfect condition. Will sell cheap. Can…
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anonymous
in DIY 13 years and 9 months ago
Where can I get quality brick veneers at a good price?
I know about brickit.com and just got back from Lowe’s (brickit is the brand they use). Home Depot does not sell any sort of brick…
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lauranyc
in Property Management 13 years and 9 months ago
Ivy Encroaching
We just bought a house in Brooklyn Heights (which was a House of the Day a while back…) which neighbors a brick apartment building. The…
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deanbh
in Demolition 13 years and 9 months ago
need garbage bin enclosure demo'd and carted away
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e35aef48f1a3-.jpg Hi, I need a quote to break up and cart away this old timber garbage container. Its about 8ft x 2ft x 2ft. We…
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brooklynite5
in Electricians 13 years and 9 months ago
Cost for electrical upgrade with dedicated circuits
I have a 4th floor apt in a Brownstone. I’m looking to upgrade from 30 amp service (with fuses) to 60 amp service. Also need…
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Brooklynnative
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
Is it possible to sand and poly 1000 square feet of wood floors in 3 days????
Hi, I’m getting my parlor floor rental spruced up for a new tenant. It’s huge 2,000 square foot duplexed into an English basement. I’m getting…
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kprestek
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
How to Remove Craptastic Manufactured Wood Floor?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e33423d8821f-.jpg The previous owner installed ugly fake wood flooring in the closet before he built some decent wooden shelves on top of it. I’d like…
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