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reno101
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 2 months ago
Fireplace Surround Finish
Hello All, We are restoring the cast iron surround of our non working Victorian marble fireplace. We are undecided on the finish, flat or…
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dittoburg
in Radiators 14 years and 2 months ago
Anyone know of reproduction cast-iron radiator vendors?
My internet searching has lead me to multiple British companies (seems to be all the rage over there) but the only one I’ve found in…
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architecturalimagery
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 3 months ago
Backyard Deck Renovations - Contractor Recommendations??
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dffe438ced76- Hi, I am looking for a reputable, experienced, & inexpensive contractor to build a small backyard deck in the rear of a Condo in…
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arewedoneyet
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 2 months ago
Cornice repair/replacement
We have a landmarked brownstone with a cornice that is decaying. I’m looking for advice on repair and/or replacement. I believe that it is wood…
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PleasantPlainer
in DIY 14 years and 2 months ago
Repairing water damaged floor joists - what joist hangers for brick?
Hi, I have to reinforce a few floor joists that are “moderately” water damaged on the 2nd floor of a 100 y/o brick row house.…
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Master Plvmber
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 2 months ago
Bathroom leak? Follow these steps before calling for help.
I’m reposting this from 2007. I’m not sure what prompted me to write it then, but today it’s because I’ve gotten two of these calls…
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gimmeshelter
in Mortgage 14 years and 2 months ago
Mortgage Contingency Question
Hi. Is it customary as a buyer to add a clause in the mortgage contingency for a rate cap on the mortgage you are offered…
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anonymous
in Landlord 14 years and 2 months ago
Landlord's smoke entering tenants apartment
I live in the garden apartment of a brownstone. My landlord lives above me in the rest of the brownstone. She spends most of her…
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brooklyn2011
in Landlord 14 years and 2 months ago
Homeowner forced to rent but mortgage company limits renting to 3 years
Hi: we are moving out of state after purchasing a home in Brooklyn. Out of courtesy I called our homeowner’s insurance to inform them of…
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guikazoid
in General Contractors 14 years and 2 months ago
Converting a Frame House to Brick
I found myself daydreaming and wondering if it were even possible to convert a frame house to a brick house. Is this something that would…
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randolph
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 2 months ago
Change in C of O to replace roof deck?
Our condo building is looking into replacing a common roof deck and one of our contractors is saying that we may have to change to…
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randolph
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 2 months ago
Change in C of O to replace roof deck?
Our condo building is looking into replacing a common roof deck and one of our contractors is saying that we may have to change to…
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chelseagirl
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 2 months ago
painting window bars and window rims
we’re having new windows put in, and are having our window bars (two levels) and the wood frames around the windows painted. we want a…
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kissiffer4
in Insurance 14 years and 2 months ago
Brownstone BUILDING insurance
Hi, I hope somebody can help with this. We are relatively new owners in our building (3 family brownstone – condo) and looking over the…
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bkmashup
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years and 2 months ago
foreclosed condo, turned into an illegal hostel - what to do?
condo unit in my building is in foreclosure. owner moved out, but w/ help of a broker, has turned it into an illegal hostel. legal…
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deanbh
in Financial Services 14 years and 2 months ago
what the heck does this mean?
Property History Event Amount Date Show details **Deed Transfer recorded** n/a 10/25/2006 Hide details _Buyer_ Fischman, Michael I And Fischman, Shoshanna _Seller_ M.S.F. Hicks Family…
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iatepaste
in Flooring 14 years and 2 months ago
Busted floors in a new development.. what should I do?
Hey all! So I moved into a brand new condo in November. Shortly after the heat went on the floors started warping, in some places…
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plgbound
in Demolition 14 years and 2 months ago
Leinster Contracting - Asbestos Abatement Recommendation
I would like to highly recommend the asbestos abatement contractor, Leinster Contracting. Patrick is a very straight up individual and gave us a very reasonable…
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shasha
in Brownstoner 14 years and 2 months ago
How do you check up on a mortgage company ie Emery Federal if it is in Ohio and its rates seem fantastic for a refi?
How do you check up on a mortgage company ie Emery Federal if it is in Ohio and its rates seem great but I’m in…
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