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WSNarrows
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago
Any similar websites to Brownstoner in NJ
Hello, Does anyone know of any sites that deal with the NJ real estate market in a similar fashion to Brownstoner? We are thinking of…
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marysealberti
in Property Management 12 years and 10 months ago
recommendations for a painter . Just bought a brownstone 3 floors 2,500sq feet
need a painter as well as a landscaper/gardener
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vthatcher
in Financial Services 12 years and 10 months ago
FHA MORTGAGE CHANGES COMING JUNE 3RD
If your buying a home and you have a contract – make sure your mortgage person pulls an FHA case # before June 3rd. If…
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laurah
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 10 months ago
Driveway and parking place built in front yard?
I’m curious about putting a parking space in my front yard. Has anyone successfully filed for permits and been approved? And if so, had the…
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dos156
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
looking for 5 Panel oak Doors (flat recessed) (2 same size) 28x80 .
looking for 5 Panel oak Doors (flat recessed) (2 same size) 28×80 . Ive been looking in all the usual places OGT, etc, If you have…
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saknak
in Flooring 12 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for Flooring work, Flooring refinish
Hi, I am moving into an apartment in Clinton Hill soon, we would like to refinish our floor to white and looking for a company…
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snarkolepctic
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Ooooh that smell....
We just finished a whole house renovation which included new drywall, new floors, everything, I think except party walls and joists. And yet, now that…
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hbranty
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for Real Estate Lawyer for 2 Unit Basics
Any recs out there for a real estate lawyer who could help us with the basics of setting up a lease, etc? We have a…
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lisasaylor6
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Can I build a water wall/fall in my below grade garden?
I live in a 2 story condo (new development) that is below grade. Both levels are livable space. I have a garden that is 20…
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slimc
in Appliances 12 years and 10 months ago
Can the indoor unit of a mini-split air conditioning system be mounted on the wall vertically? I have only seen them mounted horizontally?
air conditioning, mini splits
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yanks21
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
Re-routing main basement steam pipe - check out diagram
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/519b9514175f8-.jpg I asked about this a while back, but drew up a diagram to better explain what I’m looking to do with my steam…
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shbrooklyn
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Blinds Repair
Does anyone know who repairs the old wooden blinds commonly found in brownstones? The wood is all in tact but the cord broke so we…
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bigdaddy
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 10 months ago
White roof coating recommendations?
I am about to paint my (flat) roof white and looking for product recommendations. There are several levels of white roof coating at Lowe’s ranging…
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brooklynhome
in Doors 12 years and 10 months ago
under stoop ventilation - do I need a vent if I am getting new air tight doors?
We are replacing the doors under our brick stoop. The current outer leaks water terribly. The new door will be some combination of wood/glass/metal and…
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mac03
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
House Of The Day: 44 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY seems to have be in contract for full contract price. Jerry Minsky does it again !!
House of the day: 44 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238
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jg1
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
does anyone know WHO can do the repair on the corbel on the roof line of our brownstone - 1 of the 4 has rotted - we found the corbels for sale on various websites, just need the work done
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Hardcharger
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Certificate of Occupancy
My friend has her family’s 1910 house that has no c of o on the DOB site. What are the obstacles about getting one. She…
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emilyfrances
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 10 months ago
203K Contractor
Hey Folks – I’m looking for a contractor that will work with 203K financing. Our renovation scope will be minimal – we’d like to add…
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