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fortgreener13
in General Contractors 12 years and 10 months ago
cost to enclose a loft area?
Our family is expanding, and we’re going to convert a loft area into a bedroom. The project will require two new walls. One will be…
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karenanne9
in Insulation 12 years and 10 months ago
Mitsubishi City Multi for heat and a/c (and a question about closed cell foam insulation)
I have reviewed prior posts on this topic and am hoping for some new thoughts, particularly from those with experience with the Mistubishi City Multi…
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lmbzfksl
in Conversion 12 years and 10 months ago
Sprinklers
Hi , do you need to install sprinklers when converting an SRO to 2 family? I don’t know the width of the street but would…
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kellyj
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 10 months ago
Obtaining C of O before closing
Hey all, My husband and I could use some advice. We put in an offer on a 4 story brownstone (currently being renovated and yes…
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vixg123
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 10 months ago
Lawyer recommendation needed
Hi all, I wanted some advice from a lawyer and would like a recommendation. We are landlords and having problems with renters paying rent consistently…
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jaymo888
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago
Future New Developments?
Does anyone know where I can find schedule of when and where new developments would be complete and ready for sale in Brooklyn? I’m looking…
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nf85
in Flooring 12 years and 10 months ago
Refinished parquet coming up--normal?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e71771c48eb-.jpg Hi, all, Our floors were refinished 5 months ago–two coats of regular poly and then one matte–and I noticed about a month later that…
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mamalove
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 10 months ago
Radiant flooring in bathrooms or not?
I’m amazed I haven’t asked more questions to this forum as we’ve been renovating our brownstone. It has pumping steam heat throughout, although we’re building…
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architerp
in For Sale 12 years and 10 months ago
Items for Sale
I have a few things for sale. If interested, please let me know. How do I post links? A brand new in box Fresca White…
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ladhalsey
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 11 months ago
electrician, plaster, finish carpenter - in that order?
Hi, I am exposing my vulnerable underbelly of novice posting this question. I am the new owner of a cheap-skate coop renovation from the 1980s. …
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guineapig36
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Frame house 2nd floor bedroom weight load
There’s a wrought iron bed I’d like to buy for a small bedroom on the 2nd floor of our 100+ yrs old frame house in…
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phenotis
in Carpet and Upholstery 12 years and 10 months ago
House cleaner, Downtown Brooklyn
Can anyone recommend someone to clean my apartment in Downtown Brooklyn? Thanks!
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lmbzfksl
in Conversion 12 years and 10 months ago
Sprinklers
Hi , do you need to install sprinklers when converting an SRO to 2 family? I don’t know the width of the street but would…
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classicair
in Electricians 13 years ago
Air conditioner
I am new to this forum, but not new to rving. I bought a new (left over)2010 Wildcat 5th wheel, the 32bh2b. The problem I…
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mcll
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
looking for a good reliable electricain
Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…
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mcll
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
electrcian
Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…
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stickerhappy
in Insurance 12 years and 11 months ago
Good insurance for small multifamily in PS?
Our current plan is ending this year- any recs for a good insurance company for a small 6 family multi-family in Park Slope, Brooklyn? Any…
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sunny4
in Doors 12 years and 10 months ago
Antique Wood & Glass Entry Door
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e73eb0e6a15-.jpg Amazing antique wood & glass entry door for sale. Size is 33 1/4 x 89 inches. Original beveled glass, handset and old world details…
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lvgnyc
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 10 months ago
What's Up with the Clock at the Corner of Flatbush & St. Marks Avenue?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e37781953e2-.jpg This beautiful old Verdin post clock has been stuck at 3:38 for some time now, and just yesterday I noticed that the clock is…
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