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ktm6
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
plastic planters that look like terra cotta and don't fade?
I have a plastic planter on my deck that was left by the previous owner that looks exactly like terra cotta and does not fade.…
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callalily
in Utilities 14 years and 1 month ago
Alternative Internet provider?
The Internet service we get from Optimum Cablevision is so bad it’s unusable. It will work for the first three URLs in an hour, then…
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SewardWasRight
in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago
Macon St. Iron Gate "Removal"
I was out running this morning at around 0630 and noticed a white van parked outside a house in the 200-block of Macon St. There…
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housepoor
in Metalwork 14 years and 1 month ago
Machine Shop to Repair Door Handle
One of the screws holding in a brass door handle for my front door has broken off inside the handle, making it impossible to fasten…
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dianeg
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Facade Repair / Resurfacing Advice
I need some advice about resurfacing/restoring the facade on my brownstone from homeowners who have gone through the process. 1) If you had it to…
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hillel
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years and 1 month ago
Looking for a lawyer who specializes in adverse possession cases
Any recommendation for a good lawyer in Brooklyn who can help us with a case of adverse possession. We have been taking care of a…
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zampano
in Property Management 14 years and 1 month ago
where to list a rental
In ancient times, I used to place ads in the NY Times and Village Voice. About eight years ago switched over to craigslist. Lately, this…
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RBCG
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Where to find millwork for stairs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0baae94be61- I need to replace the millwork from the edge of the stairs in my brownstone. In particular, I need a couple of pieces like…
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overherhead
in Lumber and Building Materials 14 years and 1 month ago
Extra tile - 12"x24", grey toned, with a polished glass-like look
I made an obvious error and bought the wall tile without having a sample of the floor tile with me, and they just don’t go. …
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overherhead
in Lumber and Building Materials 14 years and 1 month ago
Extra tile - 12"x24", grey toned, with a polished glass-like look
I made an obvious error and bought the wall tile without having a sample of the floor tile with me, and they just don’t go. …
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Landlord1
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years and 1 month ago
Looking for a lawyer in Park Slope Brooklyn for a 10 units family building that has 2 rent stabilized units
We are in the process of buying 10 units building but need a lawyer who can help us buyout three tenants with rent stabilized status. Does…
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nf85
in Home Entertainment Systems 14 years and 1 month ago
Rewiring electric. Anyone know someone who can help me figure out if/what else to run?
Good morning, all, We have to have our place wholly rewired, and I’m trying to figure out what else we should plan on running now.…
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ktm6
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
plastic planters that look like terra cotta and don't fade?
I have a plastic planter on my deck that was left by the previous owner that looks exactly like terra cotta and does not fade.…
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yanks21
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago
Beautiful Cast Iron Farm sink - will deliver
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0b2581eb530- Selling this classic, vintage farm style sink. Last call before the wife makes it into a garden planter! Has 2 sections of different depths…
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HomeSweetstuy
in Wood Restoration 14 years and 1 month ago
Bay Window Repair
Greetings Brownstoners, Our Bay windows have taken a beating this past winter and it looks likt the wood is splintering and/or otherwise distressed. I need…
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downtown_denizen
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month ago
Fixing a prehung door
I live in an apartment that has those metal-framed prehung doors so popular with new construction and renovations these days. These are the metal frames…
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dianeg
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Facade Repair / Resurfacing Advice
I need some advice about resurfacing/restoring the facade on my brownstone from homeowners who have gone through the process. 1) If you had it to…
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megannyc
in Building Code 14 years and 1 month ago
DOB Complaint
One of my curmudgeon neighbors filed a complaint against us for allegedly doing construction without a permit. (We were landscaping the backyard.) What happens next?…
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