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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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slopette
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 1 month ago
Permits needed for coop renovation?
I am planning a coop renovation which includes a bathroom gut, a cosmetic renovation of the kitchen (including the addition of a dishwasher), plaster work,…
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mikelee516
in Appliances 13 years and 1 month ago
Where is the classifieds section?
Before posting my dryer for sale, I wanted to make sure I would be posting it in the right place or if it’s even welcome.…
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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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hawaiismurf
in General Contractors 13 years and 1 month ago
Townhouse renovation costs - Manhattan vs Brooklyn
Hi, I am evaluating a near-gut renovation for a townhouse in Manhattan (all new mechanicals including wiring, HVaC, plumbing, a rear extension, new windows, doors,…
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odonata
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Is there a good contractor for bluestone sidewalk renovation
Good contractor for bluestone sidewalk repair
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presidentst
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Blue Board w/ Veneer Plaster Installers?
Hi, any recommendations for someone in Brooklyn that can install blue board with veneer plaster vs regular dry wall? see: http://www.bobvila.com/articles/361-blueboard-and-veneer-plaster-offer-old-style-look/pages/1 No one I speak…
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carrie m
in Utilities 13 years and 1 month ago
Electricity bills rise after Con Ed installs new meter?
After having relatively stable electricity costs for 6 years, this past year our electricity bills have risen 50%. About a year ago, Con Ed switched…
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slopette
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 1 month ago
Permits needed for coop renovation?
I am planning a coop renovation which includes a bathroom gut, a cosmetic renovation of the kitchen (including the addition of a dishwasher), plaster work,…
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mimimimi
in DIY 13 years and 1 month ago
working with contractor if we want to do some work ourselves
My husband and I are planning to redo our kitchen and bathroom. We are pretty handy and can do some of the work ourselves but…
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newinhh
in Insulation 13 years and 1 month ago
Hydronic radiant heat and solar evacuated tubes
I am renovating a Harlem brownstone and am looking into radiant heat and solar tubes. I am having trouble even locating people who could give…
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jland
in Electricians 13 years and 1 month ago
Is Citi Wide Electric still in business?
We had them do some work in our Brownstone a few years ago, and now we need something attended to. Been leaving messages since the…
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mimimimi
in DIY 13 years and 1 month ago
working with contractor if we want to do some work ourselves
My husband and I are planning to redo our kitchen and bathroom. We are pretty handy and can do some of the work ourselves but…
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bubu
in Tile 13 years and 7 months ago
Bathroom tile installer needed
80-100 subway tile need to be installed in my bathroom. Please share professinal, reasonable tile installer asap. thanks
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andersoncm
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 1 month ago
Property Management
Hi- I am looking for an excellent yet affordable company to manage my small co-op. Does anyone have a company to recommend? Or, the converse,…
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keal66
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 1 month ago
New home sales in Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood
Anyone knows what are the current trend on home sales in _Stuyvesant Heights_ neighborhood?
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mag
in Insulation 13 years and 1 month ago
Property Tax Reassessment After Adding Extension
We are very tempted to put an extension to the back of our building, two floors (small brownstone, not landmarked). Of course we would use…
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jeanmarine2
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 1 month ago
Non-Combustible Deck - Materials and Pricing/ plus terrace materials
Any thoughts on non-combustible deck materials for a legal 3-family with a deck being built off a pretty high parlor floor (in front it’s a…
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keenermania
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Tile Recommendation Mentor of Altina Tile Care
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50745688a9a52-.jpg We just finished re-doing the upstairs bathroom of our house on Sherman Street in Windsor Terrace and we’d like to recommend Mentor Frangu of…
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