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littlemssarcasm
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
Vintage Yard Sale! Thrifty Treasures! (Astoria) 10/19 & 10/20
HUMONGO yard sale this Saturday & Sunday (October 19th & 20th)! According to normal people, my husband & I are vintage hoarders. Which means that…
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microfiche
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for Good Exterior Painter
Hello Brownstoners, I need a recommendation for someone to paint the brick foundation (about two feet tall between the ground and the siding) of our…
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microfiche
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for Good Exterior Painter
Hello Brownstoners, I need a recommendation for someone to paint the brick foundation (about two feet tall between the ground and the siding) of our…
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streaker
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 5 months ago
Inexpensive Blue Pearl granite countertops in New York area???
Hi, I’m looking for inexpensive granite countertops if such a thing exists in the New York area. Hoping to keep it under $40 a Sq…
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faithful2
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Do I Need to Get This Electrical Issue Checked?
My home’s electrical was done when we renovated in 2007\. For a while now, I notice that when we turn the switches on or off,…
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ParkSlopeRenter
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
How can I track down the contact info of the owner of a property in Fort Greene?
My husband is interested in renting what looks like a vacant commercial property on the corner of Greene and Grand. We’re new to this and…
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hea
in Home Buying 12 years and 5 months ago
Converting a 2 Family to Coop/Condo vs Straight Investment?
Hi all – I hope the Brownstoner community can provide some insight on the following scenario. I currently rent the top floor of a brownstone…
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MyGoodEye
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years ago
HANDYMAN and CLEANING PERSON Needed. Looking for recommendations from you fine folks.
I am in need of recommendations for BROOKLYN based (Sunset Park area) CLEANING PERSON and HANDYMAN. Cleaning person is easy enough… clean up after semi-clean…
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anne_nyc
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 6 months ago
ISO Window Replacement Recs (Including Painting & Sill replacement)
Hi – We finally are ready to pull the trigger on the window replacement in our house. I have researched and researched over the years.…
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conan125
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Selling in Bed Stuy
I have been reading a lot about the “hot market” in Bed-Stuy and thinking about selling. I own a three story brownstone in the recently…
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crownheights12
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 5 months ago
What's a good price for servicing a gas boiler?
Hi Fellow Home Owners, We have been resident in our Crown Heights brownstone now for a year, and loving it, but we’re still learning a…
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pb
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
FS: Solid wood dining table with 2 leaves
Solid dark wood dining table for sale. Used infrequently for formal occasions only. Dimensions are: 45″ x 65″ without leaves. 45″ x 80″ with one…
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pb
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
FS: Solid wood dining table with 2 leaves
Solid dark wood dining table for sale. Used infrequently for formal occasions only. Dimensions are: 45″ x 65″ without leaves. 45″ x 80″ with one…
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pb
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
FS: Antique mantle or wall mirror
This is a beautiful large antique wood beveled glass mantle or wall mirror. Dimensions — 48″ wide x 62′ tall. 53″ wide at top. Was…
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pb
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
FS: Antique mantle or wall mirror
This is a beautiful large antique wood beveled glass mantle or wall mirror. Dimensions — 48″ wide x 62′ tall. 53″ wide at top. Was…
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mcll
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
changing the configuration of a 2 family brownstone
Hi all we are considering changing the layout of our brownstone from top floor rental to garden apartment rental with the duplex on the parlor…
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ParkSlopeRenter
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
How can I track down the contact info of the owner of a property in Fort Greene?
My husband is interested in renting what looks like a vacant commercial property on the corner of Greene and Grand. We’re new to this and…
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randomax
in Construction 12 years and 5 months ago
Contractor with experience raising ceilings/sprinklers
Hello brownstoners, We recently purchased a condo in a pre war building (in brooklyn) and are looking to renovate. I know there are already quite…
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