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in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 2 months ago
fireplace frame needs repair...do I need framer?
I recently purchased a small row house in South Slope. The hearth of the fireplace has cracked. It is located on the ground floor. A…
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gpoint
in Financial Services 14 years and 2 months ago
FHA mortgage rates after Aug 2nd
Any insight on how much rates could possibly jump? I’m hearing FHA rates could go above 7% immediately. Is this true or fear mongering ??
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kprestek
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 2 months ago
Rebuilding Hallway Cabinets -- how much should I expect to pay?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e3340bb3ef91-.jpg We have a cheaply made set of cabinets in our hallway that we’d like to replace with better built-ins. The space is about 10…
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realestate
in Environmental and Green Design 14 years and 2 months ago
Kitchen Counters you love (not polished granite)?
We need to choose kitchen countertops for townhouse we are renovating. Budget is modest but we also want something durable/relatively easy to maintain. Aesthetically, we…
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kprestek
in Flooring 14 years and 2 months ago
How to Remove Craptastic Manufactured Wood Floor?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e33423d8821f-.jpg The previous owner installed ugly fake wood flooring in the closet before he built some decent wooden shelves on top of it. I’d like…
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kprestek
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 2 months ago
Rebuilding Hallway Cabinets -- how much should I expect to pay?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e3340bb3ef91-.jpg We have a cheaply made set of cabinets in our hallway that we’d like to replace with better built-ins. The space is about 10…
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intheair
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 2 months ago
Would like to refinance, need a broker
I own a mixed use building and would like to refinance it. I need the interest deduction. Anyone recommend a good Mortgage broker? One that…
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anonymous
in Environmental and Green Design 14 years and 2 months ago
Anyone know what is going on with the Gowanus Canal?
I am in contract on a home in the Gowanus and I really love the nabe. It’s got great bars, coffee shops and restaurants and…
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anonymous
in Brownstoner 14 years and 2 months ago
Dramatic increase in rent - how much notice is required?
I live in a one bedroom apartment brownstone apartment with my boyfriend. We received an email from our landlord this Tuesday saying that she plans to…
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liz
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 2 months ago
anyone interested in purchasing a salvaged hallway mirror?
my neighbor’s selling an original full length brownstone hallway mirror. anyone interested? Photos and more info available at: http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/fuo/2518844224.html
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stevecym
in Electricians 14 years and 2 months ago
Search for Licensed Electricians Turns Up Questionable Characters
Dear Brownstoners: The other day a post appeared on this site asking about the cost of electrical upgrades to a house. I responded by…
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antihero
in Building Code 14 years and 2 months ago
DOB Inspection
If there are any violations found during DOB Audit Inspection (After construction), will inspector notify right away or i will have to wait for DOB…
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pcvhaiti
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago
Certificate of Non-harrassment Timing Question
What is a reasonable time period, start to finish, to obtain a certificate of non-harrassment provided everything is very clean (can demonstrate owner occupied for…
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brooklynheightsivyiii
in History 14 years and 2 months ago
Searching for Boerum Hill Article
Over cocktails yesterday evening, a fellow Brooklynite recalled an article in Victoria Magazine about a family who restored a Victorian house in Boerum Hill. She…
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backyard
in Security 14 years and 2 months ago
Home security / wireless
Hello, I know the theme was already discussed in previous posts, but I would like to know your experience with wireless security systems. We have…
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caperdog
in For Sale 14 years and 2 months ago
FS: 2 new in box barnlight electric ceiling fans
we are selling 2 brand new never opened barnlight electric ceiling fans in white. accidentally ordered the wrong model for our needs and would rather…
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gigi.gaur
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago
Need Advice on a House with a
Where do I even start? We are making an offer on a beautiful brownstone with a reported mold problem. I think it’s gone unchecked for…
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SMR
in Insurance 14 years and 2 months ago
Calculating condo replacement cost?
We are in contract for a DUMBO condo and are getting quotes for walls-in (HO6) insurance. As relocating California suburbanites we have no idea how…
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