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ieggsist
in For Sale 13 years and 2 months ago
1880's Walnut German Buffet for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510ef3a84e813-.jpg We are selling our beloved buffet. It says Berlin 1888 on the back. It’s perfect for a Brownstone type setting. It measures H99 x…
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emery
in Conversion 13 years and 2 months ago
Warehouse conversion advice...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510ecd5662a9c-.jpg Im considering purchasing a 3500sq ft single story warehouse building in Brooklyn and converting it to a single family house. It’s roughly a 40×80’…
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margebuckley
in Brownstoner 13 years and 2 months ago
Bed-Stuy Heights 3-Family to purchase
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510ec712a9453-.jpg My family is hunting for a 3-Family Brownstone (preferably) in Bed-Stuy Heights in which to live. If no renovation is needed, our budget can’t…
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southslope315
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 2 months ago
real estate agent question
Does anyone have any experience with Imagine Living real estate? Their listings are all over craig’s list but when you click on the links, the…
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dano1182
in Insulation 13 years and 2 months ago
Removing panelling glue
We took down some old panelling. The plaster walls underneath are in good shape except for the gluee marks. What is the best way to…
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jasonmones
in Roofers 13 years and 2 months ago
what do you do when your contractor messes up twice?
I recently had an extension put on my garage. Within a week after it was finished, the roof leaked. I gave the contractor the benefit…
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gretschgirl
in Architecture 13 years and 2 months ago
forensic architect
Can anyone recommend a Brooklyn or NYC based forensic architect who is worth their weight in gold yet won’t cost an arm and leg? …
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stonetree
in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 2 months ago
Restaraunt Smell/311 no help
Hello Brownstoners, We have a restaraunt nearby that opened over a year ago. They have a wood burning cook fire that blows smoke all over…
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tonyjl
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 2 months ago
Brooklyn Sewer, Flooding Issues
I’m interested in finding out if certain Brooklyn neighborhoods have any sewer backup, basement flooding issues, etc. Is there a city agency or website where…
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tonyjl
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 2 months ago
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
I am looking at prospective Brooklyn neighborhoods in which to purchase a house. Any info on Prospect Lefferts Gardens … particularly close to the park? …
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mjneuwirth
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 8 months ago
DOB is requiring a 'chimney smoke test' but what is the methodology we're supposed to use and who can perform this?
We are in the process of changing the certificate of occupancy of our brownstone from a 3-family to a 1- or 2-family home after combining…
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jw123
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 2 months ago
Where can I find a 60" white marble fireplace mantle shelf and 60" by 60" antique mirror ?
Need a 60″ white marble fireplace mantle shelf and mirror to bring back original charm to a Fort Green Townhouse. Thanks!
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ejalbk
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for Boiler Cleaner Needed
We have a dirty oil boiler that needs to be vacuumed and cleaned. Can anyone recommend an indiividual (preferably over a company) that does a…
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theoperadiva
in Garden 13 years and 2 months ago
"Tree" transplanting - any recommendations?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510a76065002d-.jpg We have an enormous 60+ year old rhododendron bush in our backyard that we’d like to transplant to another location. It is truly a…
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gianpaulo
in Masonry 13 years and 6 months ago
Masonry, Brownstone Expert Needed
Many years ago, the raised front patio of my house was excavated, necessitating three limestone steps to be added to the foot of my original…
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lbraunsc
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
brownstone facade restoration
Pieces from the cornice on the front of our 1890 brownstone on 8th Street have started to fall off. I don’t think that it is…
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bkbrownstone
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 2 months ago
Floor Tile Store
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5105948ad4c18-.jpg Looking to put down a patterned floor tile in the entry area of my brownstone. Does anyone in this wonderful crowd know of a…
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hooky
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Using a Summer Cover?
I just had my fireplace done- I loved my contractor (AJ Chimney out of Queens- I can’t say enough about how wonderful they were, and…
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