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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Ceiling leaking!
Last night during the rain, water started leaking through one of the light fixtures in the kitchen (photos attached). I turned off all the electricity…
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radicalnewtherapy
in Cellar 10 years and 7 months ago
Developer covered coal chute with drywall
We bought a townhouse from a developer and have had 99 problems so far. Everything from holes clear to the outside of the house to…
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bush2fam
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
Dormer Penthouse
I just bought a 2 family house in Bushwick. As it’s an 1891 building with only a 1922 permit on file, I can’t really do…
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nancyk
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Indian Rug for Sale
I have a large, green and red, Indian hand-tufted (not hand-knotted) wool area rug for sale. Asking $200\. 9’5″ x 12’5″ If interested e-mail me…
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zhideng
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Mount TV above fireplace
I am interested in mounting an lcd tv above my fireplace. I’ve seen this numerous times in other brownstones but when I asked my contractor…
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carmenf
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Anyone have experience using Orchester Management Company?
As the title suggests, we are bidding out our townhouse renovation and are looking for any references for Orchester Management Company. They provided us with…
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bloomingsky
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Looking for Off-Market Listings
Hello, I currently run a business called BloomingSky.com, where we help connect investors to properties that fit their criteria. I am seeking off-market listings across…
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bush2fam
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
Dormer Penthouse
I just bought a 2 family house in Bushwick. As it’s an 1891 building with only a 1922 permit on file, I can’t really do…
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crownhites
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Master Contractor Needed
My home needs some work….possibly structural. Looking for a licensed, knowledgeable and honest contractor who pays attention to details and is reasonably priced. Kindly recommend…
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firsthouse
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
No icard / No C of O
We are about to purchase a brownstone. It has been taxed as a 3 family forever. NYC Dept of Finance website listing says Units: 3…
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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Best place for wood floors?
I’m in the process of pricing floors- of course everything I want is way out of my budget. I went to LV wood floors and…
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BrooklynMom
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
We are considering using Bill Laredo of Laredo Construction for a brownstone renovation. Does anyone have any experiences with him?
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ccochar
in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago
Four Matching Radiators- Great Condition
Selling four matching radiators in great condition. $100 each. 27″ wide x 25″ tall x 5.5″ deep. See photos. Also selling a 5th Radiator at…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Replicate original window casings- Master Carpenter, woodworker needed
Good Morning Brownstoner- Happy Holidays- We have a gut reno going on right now and we are looking for someone to replicate all of the…
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carmenf
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Anyone have experience using Orchester Management Company?
As the title suggests, we are bidding out our townhouse renovation and are looking for any references for Orchester Management Company. They provided us with…
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mdelrossi
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Oriental Iranian Ahar-Heriz 10.3'x14' - $3000
Iranian Ahar-Heriz10.3″x14′ Hand woven Reg#31568 Purchased from Jacobsen rugs in Syracuse NY (they are still in business today) 1972
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mdelrossi
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Faber Stainless Steel Ductless Vent Grate Kit - $100
Faber Stainless Steel Ductless Vent Grate Kit DUCTGRT36 HOOD IS NOT INCLUDED Works with Faber Magnum Pro-Style Under-Cabinet Hood. We installed it for a day…
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landlord
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone extension
I have a mixed use building sitting on a 21×98 lot. I would like to extend the commercial space to the back yard and add…
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