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nalusurf
in Insurance 13 years ago
Looking for Home Insurance Co. that Doesn't Require Garden Level Bars to be Swing Away??
Hi All, Checked past threads on this issue and we are in a similar situation as many on this site. We are a new policy…
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brooklynny
in Masonry 13 years ago
Reclaimed Bricks for Garden Use
I planned to use reclaimed bricks from my recent renovation to pave part of my garden, but the post below about rear brick walls now…
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addy19
in Construction 13 years ago
Fence and decking recommendation
We purchased a two-family house in crown heights north. One of the first things we needed to get done was installing a proper fence. The…
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ditmasmom
in Boiler Repair 13 years ago
Gas line question
So I posted previously about my high gas bills (and the house is unoccupied). This morning my plumber and contractor mentioned that they thought the…
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hawaiismurf
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Kitchenette in single family
Hi, I know that a one-family C of O means only 1 kitchen is allowed, with an additional kitchenette possible if it is
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metaphase
in Masonry 13 years ago
recommendations for brick painting/coating?
We have a townhouse with a rear exterior brick wall that is not painted/coated. The previous owners removed the paint by powerwashing and then repointed…
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chrissie
in Landscaping 13 years ago
DEP WATER AND SEWER PROTECTION ***UPDATED INFO***
I am submitting this as a new post in that new, important info was added to original post of 3-21-13 and runs the risk of…
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hawaiismurf
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Kitchenette in single family
Hi, I know that a one-family C of O means only 1 kitchen is allowed, with an additional kitchenette possible if it is
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Modernizing an old, deep white porcelain double sink in good shape
Any suggestions for whether and how to keep an old-line, heavy, white porcelain double sink, in great shape, that’s one of those with a metal…
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wernerco
in Other 13 years ago
Want to buy my VERY LOW mileage Honda ?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51585ba4b0e28-.jpg I’m getting too old to drive. I have this really neat, clean 4D 2008 Honda Civic. Only 6600 miles … Would you believe it…
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466dad
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 9 months ago
Painter / Plasterwork Reco - Jamie Grubb
We just hired Jamie Grubb (jamie.grubb@gmail.com) to repaint / restore one floor of our house and were thrilled with how it turned out. Great craftsmanship,…
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bklynlookin
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years ago
where to search
I’m a longtime reader, but this is my first post. I’ve been looking for a brownstone/brick/limestone for several months, with no luck. I’m well-financed, pre-approved,…
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m926bk
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Agent Recommendation?
Starting to get serious about buying my first apartment this summer. Have a modest ($300-350K) budget for a 1-bedroom and mostly considering Clinton Hill, Ditmas…
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krsnamara
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years ago
Opening Fireplace?
Does anyone have experience with opening their fireplace in their apartment or building? What are the fire codes with this? Or taking out bricks from…
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wernerco
in Other 13 years ago
Want to buy my VERY LOW mileage Honda ?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51585ba4b0e28-.jpg I’m getting too old to drive. I have this really neat, clean 4D 2008 Honda Civic. Only 6600 miles … Would you believe it…
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snarkolepctic
in Landlord 13 years ago
Garden level rental question
How big an issue is noise for your tenants? When I am down in our garden apartment I can hear walking upstairs. I have a 10-year-old…
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Carol237
in Heating and Cooling 14 years and 5 months ago
Amazing HVAC Contractor
I’d like to recommend an amazing HVAC contractor (to whom I’m in no way related). I found A & W through this forum a few…
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annep
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
Last call for antique brick street pavers...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd225bcc23a5-.png I just finished installing these in my back yard & have approximately 850 left over. These are Antique Purington Skinny Street Pavers that I…
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