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mozeeatupu
in Roofers 10 years and 7 months ago
Indirect hot water heater help
Hi, Need to figure out what method of hot water to upgrade to for a 6 family. I have an old weil-mclain boiler that makes…
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anonlurker
in Mortgage 10 years and 7 months ago
When am I able to refinance if I am changing the c of o?
i am gut renovating a townhouse and adding a floor therefore I am applying for an alt 1, which is a pain in its own…
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bklynj
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Home Improvement Contractor Expired License Question
So in my search for a person to repair my ceiling I made an appt. for someone to come to my apt. next week to…
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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Wood Fencing Options
Looking for some advice. I’m looking to build a fence later this spring. I’m having a hard time deciding on the type of wood. One…
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jo84
in Construction 10 years and 7 months ago
Wood Frame house advice
Hi Brownstoners- I’m looking for some help/advice. I currently have an offer in at a woodframe house in Greenwood. The house is in need of…
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bdeinhardt
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
marble mantelpiece for sale Carroll Gardens
I have a lovely Italianate marble mantelpiece and fireplace grille I am selling. Very good condition. Not painted, but still installed. You would have to…
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FtGreeneMatt
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 7 months ago
Kitchen Cabinets Similar to Ikea?
Does anyone know of any kitchen cabinet options that are similar to Ikea’s in terms of looks and price? I am re-doing the galley kitchen…
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bdeinhardt
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
original double doors--parlor and foyer
Two pairs of tall painted wooden double doors–one is a parlor door (8’+), the other is a foyer door with curved top and glass panes…
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TheBrooklynCarriage
in Landscaping 10 years and 7 months ago
Looking for hardscaping in the backyard
Hi Brownstoners! With Spring finally upon us, we are looking to fix up our neglected backyard. Looking for recommendations for somebody to create raised planter…
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since2002
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Need help with rental pricing
Hello Brownstoners, I am renovating a garden level studio in Clinton Hill and need suggestions for rental income expectations. Basically 2 rooms front is living…
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youngmd64
in Roofing 10 years and 7 months ago
Add Room on Roof?
We live in the top unit of a five story co-op in a landmarked district and are considering adding a room to the roof (we…
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brownstoneowner888
in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 3 months ago
looking for old fireplaces for my brownstone
Can someone tell me where to find Fireplaces for my new old brownstone? looking for 3\. My brownstone is from 1899.
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mlimotte
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 7 months ago
Antique Marble Fireplace Mantle forsale
Original Marble fireplace and mantle for sale, including iron trim and center medallion. Original from 1908 Brooklyn townhouse. White & gray. The first picture shows…
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DouglasAlan
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Electrician Review
This is more of a summary than a review. I hired Campbell Electric, http://www.campbellelectricservice.com/, to do a number of jobs around my townhouse. I bought…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Engineered vs plank flooring in a Brownstone reno
We need five floors of new flooring and are planning to go fairly high end on this part of our gut reno. We are also…
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destinedtorent
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Central Vac
Hi Anyone have any experience installing a central vac in a brownstone? Pros and Cons? Any good contractors you can reccommend? Thanks
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jo84
in Construction 10 years and 7 months ago
Wood Frame house advice
Hi Brownstoners- I’m looking for some help/advice. I currently have an offer in at a woodframe house in Greenwood. The house is in need of…
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ccvle
in Construction 10 years and 7 months ago
how to get help from the DOB?
Can anyone that is familiar with the DOB tell me what is the best way to get help from the DOB? Is there a number…
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