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aldenprent
in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago
What security systems should I install?
1. Hello there! I’m really excited because I’m having my very own house built in a few months but I still have a lot of…
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brownieinhk
in Alarm 14 years and 5 months ago
Alarm system installer
Hi everyone, I’m looking for recommendations for a reputable, fair priced company to install a wired-in home security system. I would also welcome any thoughts…
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rowhouse321
in Alarm 12 years and 10 months ago
Advice re Alarm Systems
Our home insurance requires that we get an alarm system. I am wondering whether to just get the bare bones system or go with the…
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mcll
in Alarm 13 years and 10 months ago
Alarm system
We are pricing out alarm systems ( ADT, Slomin’s etc..) and they all seem to be close in price. Our goal is to be able to…
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cookbooks
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 9 months ago
55 Berry in Williamsburg
Has anyone lived or rented in this building? Looks like there are a few recent sales, and 1E is on the market, now. I found…
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pb
in Antiques 12 years and 10 months ago
FS: Large antique entryway mirror
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51b14dfbe1b94-.jpg This is a beautiful large antique wood, beveled glass wall mirror. Dimensions — 48″ wide x 62′ tall. 53″ wide at top. Was used…
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poise
in Insurance 12 years and 9 months ago
have concerns about my homeowners insurance
I’m renewing my policy with Brownstoners. I have a brownstone, one half of which I occupy and one half is rented. I have some concerns…
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themetron
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 9 months ago
Bushwick median home prices
According to the article linked to below, “median home prices in Bushwick have more than doubled, from $300,000 in the third quarter of 2010 to…
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Lurker
in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago
Legal basement--or make it legal?
Longtime listener, first time caller. We’re in the process of buying a 1910 house that has no CofO, is a legal 2 family. It is…
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gracemark
in Foundation 12 years and 9 months ago
need to evaluate problem with flooding in basement apartment with an expert, any recommendations?
I have an empty lot next to me, in the rain my sump pump broke and water entered my tenet’s apartment, the laminate flooring needs…
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keal66
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
For Sale Boiler
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Lurker
in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago
Legal basement--or make it legal?
Longtime listener, first time caller. We’re in the process of buying a 1910 house that has no CofO, is a legal 2 family. It is…
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jeanmarine2
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 9 months ago
Raining inside the house during renovation - what next?
I’m mid-renovation and it rained in the middle of our house last week Thursday night when it was pouring. We had 100+ year old metal…
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bbbb
in For Sale 12 years and 10 months ago
579 Jefferson #1: so expensive!
I know Corcoran thinks they can get any amount of money they want, but doesn’t this seem excsessive for a Bed-Stuy one bed 8 blocks…
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bbmarket
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
Pulling Permits - who should do it, how much?
Just received DOB approval on a condo combination (in Brooklyn) project and learned our expeditor’s contract did not include pulling the permits? Who should do…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What sheen for ornate ceilings?
We are blessed with the original wedding-cake ceilings in our parlor level. They’re in amazing condition, but it has come time to paint them. We’re…
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easter2013
in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago
What kind of bills can on incur on a two-family house in Bed-Stuy?
Hello. We are first time buyers and moving into a two-family in Bed-Stuy. We will be renting a floor to some friends of ours for…
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hbranty
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 9 months ago
Do we need permit for replacing roof deck on 2nd flr extension?
Had to remove yea olde wooden deck that came with house to re-seal roof membrane underneath — do we need a permit to replace it? …
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