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jumping
in Building Code 13 years and 2 months ago
Buying with an illegal conversion
Trying to go into contract on a one family house built around 1915\. There is no C of O or any permits for anything at…
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beardafterdark
in Building Code 13 years and 2 months ago
Who to call for a custom built loft?
My wife and I recently moved in to an apartment and we are interested in getting a loft built for our bedroom. Our bedroom measures…
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beardafterdark
in Building Code 13 years and 2 months ago
Who to call for a custom built loft?
My wife and I recently moved in to an apartment and we are interested in getting a loft built for our bedroom. Our bedroom measures…
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mwr
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 2 months ago
How much should a new boiler + install cost
A plumber is suggesting that we replace our steam boiler rather than putting money into an old (and apparantly leaking) Weil-Mclain. He quoted 10,800 for…
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mystiky
in Counters 14 years and 3 months ago
need advice on taking care of my new granite
My new kitchen is almost finally done. Yesterday, my new GRANITE countertop was installed. We ended up using a stone called “Dejavu”. As en example…
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nancy sullivqn
in Insurance 13 years and 2 months ago
Metal staircase? Where to buy?
I’m replaicing a metal staircase going from the first floor to basement as part of a basement reno. can anyone recommend places to source out…
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crownrenovation
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
En-suite master bathroom or Massive walk-in Closet??
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/511536e996bc6-.jpg We have a triple parlor home 20×50 so our 3rd floor has a 8ft deep middle room which has 2 sinks, one for each…
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abacus01
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Looking for a ornamental plaster molding(moulding) restoration and replication pro
Hi all. It looks like that we need a very special plaster people with ornamental plaster restoration experience and sculpting skills. We are about renovating…
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babyjordan
in Insurance 13 years and 2 months ago
Homeowners Insurance for Townhouse
Is it worth using an insurance broker to obtain homeowner’s insurance for a townhouse? Any recommendations?
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newinhh
in Taxes 13 years and 2 months ago
Recommending 203k loan officer
I just closed on a townhouse in Hamilton Heights using a 203k loan from Bank of America and I highly recommend my loan officer, Nigel…
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bkvfx
in Insurance 13 years and 2 months ago
Water and Sewer Service Line Protection Program?
hello, I received a letter from the NYC DEP, offering up this insurance in cse the water main breaks in the street in fron to…
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bkvfx
in Insurance 13 years and 2 months ago
Water and Sewer Service Line Protection Program?
hello, I received a letter from the NYC DEP, offering up this insurance in cse the water main breaks in the street in fron to…
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jazz36
in Insurance 13 years and 2 months ago
Looking for recommendations for someone to repair the damaged wooden cornice on my brownstone.
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nancy sullivqn
in Insurance 13 years and 2 months ago
Metal staircase? Where to buy?
I’m replaicing a metal staircase going from the first floor to basement as part of a basement reno. can anyone recommend places to source out…
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fitzhume
in Insurance 13 years and 2 months ago
Want to make Decorative Fireplaces Functional - Cost ? Estimates?
Looking to make a fireplace that is decorative into functional in Cobble Hill. Any ideas on a cost? There are 2 per floor, would be…
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NewOwner
in Garden 13 years and 2 months ago
soil remediation recommendation?
So I finally got my act together and tested my backyard soil – turns out I have elevated lead and chromium levels. Do folks have recommendations…
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fitzhume
in Insurance 13 years and 2 months ago
Want to make Decorative Fireplaces Functional - Cost ? Estimates?
Looking to make a fireplace that is decorative into functional in Cobble Hill. Any ideas on a cost? There are 2 per floor, would be…
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RealRob
in Exterminator 13 years and 2 months ago
Termites & Structural
Despite treatment, termites have continued to wreck havoc. Can someone recommend a RELIABLE exterminator (NOT TERMINEX). Just as important, damage to two or three basement…
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riinehart
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Preserving molding and plaster during major electrical reno?
Hi all, in the process of getting quotes for some much-needed electrical work, but a few rooms in the house still have nice original molding…
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brooklynmaterials
in For Sale 13 years and 2 months ago
Anyone interested in an antique butcherblock for their country kitchen?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5113b6bde0979-.jpg We are looking for a new home for this piece- though some Brownstoners might be interested. It is a real deal, antique solid butcherblock-…
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