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mjpress
in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago
crowdsourcing solution to motorcycle sociopath in stuyvesant heights
Nearly every night, some dude tears around Stuyvesant Heights on an outrageously loud motorcycle–anywhere between 9 pm and 2 am. I’ve looked into this and…
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yaldwyn
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Parquet flooring
This isn’t a question rather it’s to recommend Alberto Hidalgo (347.258.6398) who has just sanded, stained, and finished the parquet floors in our limestone in…
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Bridget
in Landlord 13 years and 10 months ago
Pkg provision with a rental; bedbug disclosure
Hi, New to Brooklyn rental market. Several ?s; appreciate advice. I was told that parking went with a rental, then when I was due to…
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slopegirl
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Exterior door referrals
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1343c1b99f4- Looking for referrals of good exterior door person. Do I hire a carpenter for this? Door person?? Pictured is the back door situation we…
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morningbelle1
in Exterminator 13 years and 10 months ago
ANYONE KNOW A GOOD EXTERMINATOR?
Waterbugs yuck we got em. But we also have pets. Anyone know an exterminator who can get rid of the bugs without spraying anything that…
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morigian
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 10 months ago
Backyard Rennovation
Anyone have a recommendation for small scale landscaper or garden designer / yard worker? We have ideas but not the time or energy to do…
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CountChocula
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago
Park Slope Prices - 1 and 2 BRs
I have been following the listings for 1 and 2 BRs in Park Slope fairly religiously for about 2 years or so. In the past…
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nona525
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Renovation Supervisor?
I am still considering buying a house in Bay Ridge that needs renovation. It may be mostly cosmetic, plus kitchen and bath redo. It could…
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starfish11040
in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago
Where can I find replacement for decorative knob on staircase post? (picture)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e10a4f6944f0- This is a picture of the top part of the newel, the post that supports the handrail of the stair banister. I am missing that…
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Scott
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago
Cornice Painting
Anyone had their cornice repainted lately? Got a price of $2,500 to scrape, prime and paint using a hanging scaffold. Condition is fair. Seems high. …
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spaceaddict
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 10 months ago
Must I consult a lawyer before I put an offer for a shortsale?
I am looking into a shortsale brownstone with tenants and no guarantee for vacant delivery. Although, the agent said that the eviction process has started.…
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kalifornia1983
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 10 months ago
Real estate question
My friend’s grandmother owned a house in Brooklyn in the 1920s. After the stock-market crash she couldn’t sell the house and decided to abandon it.…
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nona525
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Renovation Supervisor?
I am still considering buying a house in Bay Ridge that needs renovation. It may be mostly cosmetic, plus kitchen and bath redo. It could…
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guikazoid
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 10 months ago
Real Estate Lawyer & Engineer Inspector Recommendations
Would anyone recommend a lawyer and inspector for purchasing a house in Park Slope? Anyone have experience with Kurt Roth or Jesse Gordon? I recall seeing their…
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starfish11040
in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago
Where can I find replacement for decorative knob on staircase post? (picture)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e10a4f6944f0- This is a picture of the top part of the newel, the post that supports the handrail of the stair banister. I am missing that…
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greengirl
in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago
Replacing a Roof (31x16)
Frame, two family house requires a completely new roof. What does something like this go for? Who do you recommend I contact to get estimates…
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boyinthebush
in Bars and Pubs 13 years and 10 months ago
Can anyone help with my letter of no objection situation?
I am opening a beer and wine bar in Bushwick. The space I have leased was a deli/grocery (bodega). It is on the ground floor…
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arzeitz
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
RESTORING WOOD FLOORS
I’m thinking of tearing up my existing floor and re-finishing the wide board floor beneath. Does anyone know of a good floor person who knows…
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