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bdz

in Other 13 years ago

Lost dog in bed-stuy

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517607afbd174-.jpg Missing dog – Pani escaped from her home tonight. If you are in the Bed-stuy area please help us spread her info. She is…

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andyco

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years ago

Broken Sewer Line

It seems that I have a broken sewer line in several locations due to the invasion of beautiful tree roots in front of my house. …

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Updated 13 years ago

lackofabetter

in Pet Supplies 13 years ago

Grow your own veggies?

A great way to grow fresh veggies in a small outdoor area.   https://joleary.towergarden.com/   Happy summer everyone!

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RBCG

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 5 months ago

small repair to plaster medallion

A small piece of my plaster ceiling medallion is missing. It should be a relatively easy repair – all I need to do is duplicate…

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Updated 13 years ago

rgeorge

in About Brooklyn 13 years ago

Moving to Brooklyn, need ADVICE!

Hi everyone, I recently received a job offer at Maimonides Medical Center in Park Slope.  I need to find an apt. asap as my job…

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Updated 13 years ago

pspc

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

renovating our brownstone

hello everyone we are close to begin renovations to our brownstone bought last year and we will not do gut renovation this year becouse of…

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khholt

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years ago

960 Sterling Place Crown Heights

My husband and I just missed out on buying our dream home at 960 Sterling Place in Crown Heights. We fell in love with the…

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Updated 13 years ago

viclenin

in For Sale 13 years ago

Will the Ocean Hill area of Bed-Sty see the growth and gentrification effects in the next 2-3 years??

Me and my wife have been looking to buy a house in Brooklyn for the past month. Areas like Bushwick around the 11207 zip code…

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Updated 13 years ago

rgeorge

in About Brooklyn 13 years ago

Moving to Brooklyn, need ADVICE!

Hi everyone, I recently received a job offer at Maimonides Medical Center in Park Slope.  I need to find an apt. asap as my job…

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gillers

in Co-Op Related 13 years ago

Access to basement in a Co-op

I am president of brownstone co-op in Park Slope.  Our basement is only accessable to members (for storage) & maintenance people by walking across our…

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CGman

in Garden 13 years ago

Mosquito Magnet or Dynatrap?

Does anyone have experience with either? Reviews are mixed, but I’m almost willing to drop the $$$$ to see how it goes, because I’m so…

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Updated 13 years ago

cobblehillbilly

in Co-Op Related 13 years ago

facade resurfacing

Does anyone have the contact info for Jose Gonzalez restoration? Thanks.

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desperatelyseekingbrownstone

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago

Anyone work with Preserv Inc for facade renovation?

Preserv Inc came recommended by the folks at Historical Windows for brownstone and facade work. Has anyone had any expereince with them, good or bad?…

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Updated 13 years ago

stonerbrown77

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago

rooftop deck manhattan

I’m getting conflicting info from contractors regarding roof deck DOB permits.  Some mention that i won’t need one since it will be considered a temporary…

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Updated 13 years ago

jak

in Garden 13 years ago

Backyard soil replacement: Where to get "clean dirt" ?

Does anyone know where I can get 1500 square feet of certifiably clean dirt (lead free / heavy metal free / 100% kid friendly) ?…

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Updated 13 years ago

HouseDogger

in Co-Op Related 13 years ago

neighbor planing extension

I live in a landmarked block with beautiful green corridor that emcompasses many houses’ backyards.  I just learned that the house next door was sold and…

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desperatelyseekingbrownstone

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago

Anyone work with Preserv Inc for facade renovation?

Preserv Inc came recommended by the folks at Historical Windows for brownstone and facade work. Has anyone had any expereince with them, good or bad?…

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lgsb

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago

What to do with this ugly stoop?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51703ac5ebbc1-.png The previous owners of our house painted the stoop, and now the paint is peeling, revealing several layers of colors as well as lots…

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Updated 13 years ago

fractalogical

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago

staining exterior brick a different color

Anyone have any experience with this? I see a number of companies online that offer this service, but wonder if this is a Bad-Idea-jeans kind…

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Updated 13 years ago

brooklyn72

in Garden 13 years ago

Cost to replace a roof

We plan to remove the existing roof of our 20×45 foot house and replace it with a new roof. The work will include replacing 2…

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Updated 13 years ago

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