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anuka
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 4 months ago
Looking for weekly cleaning service
We live in Park Slope and are looking for a good and reliable cleaning lady to come in every week. Please let me know if…
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Hammer
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
Balcony repair
Hi, I am on the board of a 22 unit building in Brooklyn and we need to repair the underside of our balconies: there is,…
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bk_homeslice
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
using wood subfloors as primary floor
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/503815c348f17-.jpg Hey, We are in the beginning stages of renovating our 2 family home and was hoping to use the wood subfloor which was covered…
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samsam
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Roughly how much can I expect to spend, on a per sq ft basis, to build a brownstone on vacant land in Boerum Hill?
I know this is a very general question, but I am looking to gain a ROUGH extimate on how much it may cost me to…
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maxw
in Other 12 years and 11 months ago
Taking a Tree Down
I have a tree that is in bad shape and probably needs to be taken down. Any recomendations for someone who does this type of…
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ea3421
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Combustible material only allowed on 20% of roof surface?
I was thinking to cover my roof (~600 sq ft) in teak wood tiles (the one’s that snap together). I was told that only 20%…
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nalusurf
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking to Move Family to Bed-Stuy
We are considering purchasing a Brownstone in the Bed-Stuy area of MacDonough (btwn Ralph and Patchen). Would appreciate any input regarding this area and feelings…
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esther
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Renovation Blog
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50378ad40928e-.jpg Hi Brownstoners! I am very interested in blogging about my 5th floor addition and 4th floor renovation project. I love all of the reno…
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maxw
in Other 12 years and 11 months ago
Taking a Tree Down
I have a tree that is in bad shape and probably needs to be taken down. Any recomendations for someone who does this type of…
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jnav
in Antiques 12 years and 11 months ago
Italian marble available. I have old Italian marble end tables and a coffee table that I would like to sell does anyone know where I could sell them?
The marble slabs are all round white and grey marble. The end tables slabs are 22″ in diameter The night stand is 18″ in diameter…
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luckyanchor
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Does anyone know who can fix cement around a hatch that is causing a leak?
I recently had about 3 inches of water collect from a leak coming from my back hatch. I realized that the cement had been loose…
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cate
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Photo Pool Challenge: Wallpaper
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50364cc2342b8-.jpg Have you used wallpaper in your home, or are there any wallpapers you are considering using? We would love to see any photos you…
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Hammer
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
Balcony repair
Hi, I am on the board of a 22 unit building in Brooklyn and we need to repair the underside of our balconies: there is,…
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checklistnyc
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 11 months ago
Curb Alert: Brownstone Windows and Doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50364d744e529-.jpg A client in Park Slope is parting with 4 of the home’s original windows and a double front door found in the basement. Great…
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renophyte
in For Sale 13 years and 8 months ago
Selling Hot Water Radiators
I just removed our hot water radiators and and am looking to sell them before we renovate. Most will fit under a window comfortably. Listed…
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ea3421
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Combustible material only allowed on 20% of roof surface?
I was thinking to cover my roof (~600 sq ft) in teak wood tiles (the one’s that snap together). I was told that only 20%…
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AsherBenjamin
in Conversion 12 years and 11 months ago
4 Family to 1 Family C O O Advice
We’ve owned our legal 4 Family house since the 90’s but have never had tenants and have always used it as a Single Family. Over…
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moodkill
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Experience with Spinn Construction or Mario's General Contracting?
Hi all – I have a significant amount of renovation work to do (including gut reno of kitchen, moving walls, etc.) and have met with…
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