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minasimon
in Roofers 13 years and 1 month ago
Realtor Leon MacKenzie/Unique Homes Realty
Has anyone worked with him before. He’s very pleasant but we haven’t been able to get a straight answer from him. Thanks all.
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cgowner
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Certificate of Occupancy Change
I am looking at a one family brownstone that needs a gut reno. I don’t believe it has a C of O as it was built…
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nalusurf
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 1 month ago
Any News on 611 Macon St.??
There was a listing for 611 Macon St about 1 month ago, and it made House of the Day as well. Haven’t seen this listing,…
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RunJoe
in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago
Entry Doors Slam
My entry doors slam like crazy. Like most brownstones, I have 2 sets of entry doors on the parlor level. One set has a square…
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gramercymaam
in Radiators 14 years and 4 months ago
Steam radiators and various parts free to good home
Eight (8) **steam** radiator “Danfoss” controls (Honeywell brand), two column radiators and various radiator valves free to good home. All of these worked when we…
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sophiemc
in Radiators 13 years and 10 months ago
Cast iron steam radiators for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe13971b57d9-.jpg We are renovating our Park Slope brownstone and have 13 cast iron radiators for sale from a steam system. They are in excellent condition…
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cgowner
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Gut Renovation Process
Never having done a gut reno, I am curious about the process. What are the basic steps once you find a brownstone you’re interested in…
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
architects fees - for bidding/visits before hired?
Hi, Is it customary to be charged hours spent by an architect who you do go on to hire for their visiting the site, bidding…
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georgiak
in Inspection 13 years and 1 month ago
Do I need to request a home inspection?
I am bidding on an apartment in a 1915 5-story Co-Op building on Eastern Parkway. The apt. is in amazing condition. Do I need a…
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AstralOil
in Mortgage 13 years and 1 month ago
Escrow shortage
We just got a notice from the bank that our escrow account was short, and in order to put it right it’s going to be…
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shmuliejoe
in Insurance 13 years and 1 month ago
Health Insurance for Household Help
I would like to provide health insurance for a household employee who provides onsite eldercare for a loved one. She makes too much money to…
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bkk
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Minimum Dimensions for "Boiler Room"
I would like to close off my forced air furnace and hot water heater in a separate room so I can use the surrounding area…
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shmuliejoe
in Insurance 13 years and 1 month ago
Health Insurance for Household Help
I would like to provide health insurance for a household employee who provides onsite eldercare for a loved one. She makes too much money to…
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Arkady
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
BID for Park Slope
Does anyoe know if the establishment of a BID tends to discourage street vendors such as book sellers?
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Joanna
in For Sale 13 years and 1 month ago
Rejuvenation "Hawkins" ceiling light fixture for sale
I am selling a nearly-new Rejuvenation “Hawkins” flush mounted fixture with a schoolhouse shade. The fixture is white porcelain and the shade is white. We…
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georgiak
in Inspection 13 years and 1 month ago
Do I need to request a home inspection?
I am bidding on an apartment in a 1915 5-story Co-Op building on Eastern Parkway. The apt. is in amazing condition. Do I need a…
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cgowner
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Certificate of Occupancy Change
I am looking at a one family brownstone that needs a gut reno. I don’t believe it has a C of O as it was built…
0
Arkady
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
BID for Park Slope
Does anyoe know if the establishment of a BID tends to discourage street vendors such as book sellers?
0
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