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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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valtravels
in Other 13 years and 2 months ago
Brick patio
We are looking for some recs for contractor to do a brick patio in our backyard. Also, any idea of what the cost could be for…
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atinbedstuy
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 2 months ago
Where can I go for custom wood moulding companies?
A small fire in my vestibule seriously damaged a section of wainscotting. The damaged section, which includes an egg/dart design, needed to be rebuilt. My contractor got most of…
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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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pibs
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years ago
Management company for 12 unit condo?
Hi, I live in a 12 unit condo in Clinton Hill and we are looking for a new mangement company does anyone have any recomendations?…
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karenkelly
in For Sale 14 years ago
Marble Mantle and iron work for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f93fbaa6481d-.jpg Marble mantle for sale, iron work included. Good contition. $500. Please email me through my profile, or call 201-264-4065 Karen
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clintonhillhome
in Mortgage 13 years and 2 months ago
Re-fi - 2 family used as 3 family
We would like to re-fi our home which is a legal two but used as a three. Will this be a problem when we have…
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stickerhappy
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 2 months ago
Cable TV Dishes on Building- what's your responsibility
We own a 4-unit building and a tenant has a Dish TV satellite dish installed on the roof. I want to make a roofdeck…
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raoulsam
in Architecture 13 years and 2 months ago
Architects sought...
I’m looking for an architect who has a good history of using recliamed resources and a green approach to rennovating a really interesting space that…
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superfund445
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 2 months ago
New steam boiler reeks!!!
Ugh. Please help! We just had a new Williamson gas steam furnace installed on Sat. It smells SO BAD everytime the heat comes on! Like…
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tommynotty
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 2 months ago
Current Oil Heating Costs
Hi, I have been renting my home in Bed Stuy for the past 2 years. It’s 3 story brownstone mid-block with oil heating. The tenants…
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msc214
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 2 months ago
What do I charge for a cleaning fee for a Park Slope townhouse, 4 floors and 2500 square feet? What have others charged/paid? Can you give me a $ range?
Cleaning Fee rates for Townhouse
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nancy sullivqn
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 2 months ago
Seeking a skilled Mason to smooth a poured cement slab.
Renavating a basement in Greenwood Heights (South Slope/Sunset Park area) and we will be pouring a cement slab in the next few weeks. We want…
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sourgrapes
in Appliances 13 years and 2 months ago
Structural Mason
Can anyone recommend a good structural mason? That is, one who can cut a couple of holes in a double course brick wall, install steel…
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tonyjl
in Other 13 years and 2 months ago
Need a Permit for Sandy Reconstruction?
I am posting this for a friend who doesn’t have Brownstoner access. Her basement was destroyed due to flooding by Hurricane Sandy. There’s approximately $45k…
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sammiegirl
in Appliances 13 years and 2 months ago
range with convection oven, refrigerator left hinge 29", and microwave
Hello! I may rehaul my kitchen and would love appliance reccos. I’m looking for stainless steel appliances. A gas range with convection oven in the…
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fmb78
in How To 13 years and 2 months ago
Looking for advice on stripping and refinishing wainscoting
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510404096b66b-.jpg My wife and I are stripping the paint from some beadboard wainscoting. If any of you could address some questions, it would be greatly…
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widthom
in Heating 13 years and 2 months ago
The Pipes! The Pipes!
My duplex is heated by a combination of slant-fin and cast iron baseboard hot-water heat. Been here 3 seasons now with no problems to speak…
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