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CountChocula
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 4 months ago
Park Slope Prices - 1 and 2 BRs
I have been following the listings for 1 and 2 BRs in Park Slope fairly religiously for about 2 years or so. In the past…
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nona525
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 4 months ago
Renovation Supervisor?
I am still considering buying a house in Bay Ridge that needs renovation. It may be mostly cosmetic, plus kitchen and bath redo. It could…
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starfish11040
in Decorative 14 years and 4 months ago
Where can I find replacement for decorative knob on staircase post? (picture)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e10a4f6944f0- This is a picture of the top part of the newel, the post that supports the handrail of the stair banister. I am missing that…
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Scott
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 4 months ago
Cornice Painting
Anyone had their cornice repainted lately? Got a price of $2,500 to scrape, prime and paint using a hanging scaffold. Condition is fair. Seems high. …
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spaceaddict
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years and 4 months ago
Must I consult a lawyer before I put an offer for a shortsale?
I am looking into a shortsale brownstone with tenants and no guarantee for vacant delivery. Although, the agent said that the eviction process has started.…
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kalifornia1983
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 4 months ago
Real estate question
My friend’s grandmother owned a house in Brooklyn in the 1920s. After the stock-market crash she couldn’t sell the house and decided to abandon it.…
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nona525
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 4 months ago
Renovation Supervisor?
I am still considering buying a house in Bay Ridge that needs renovation. It may be mostly cosmetic, plus kitchen and bath redo. It could…
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guikazoid
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 4 months ago
Real Estate Lawyer & Engineer Inspector Recommendations
Would anyone recommend a lawyer and inspector for purchasing a house in Park Slope? Anyone have experience with Kurt Roth or Jesse Gordon? I recall seeing their…
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starfish11040
in Decorative 14 years and 4 months ago
Where can I find replacement for decorative knob on staircase post? (picture)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e10a4f6944f0- This is a picture of the top part of the newel, the post that supports the handrail of the stair banister. I am missing that…
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greengirl
in Roofers 14 years and 4 months ago
Replacing a Roof (31x16)
Frame, two family house requires a completely new roof. What does something like this go for? Who do you recommend I contact to get estimates…
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boyinthebush
in Bars and Pubs 14 years and 4 months ago
Can anyone help with my letter of no objection situation?
I am opening a beer and wine bar in Bushwick. The space I have leased was a deli/grocery (bodega). It is on the ground floor…
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arzeitz
in Flooring 14 years and 4 months ago
RESTORING WOOD FLOORS
I’m thinking of tearing up my existing floor and re-finishing the wide board floor beneath. Does anyone know of a good floor person who knows…
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brownstoner
in Retail 14 years and 4 months ago
Best Mom-and-Pop Hardware Stores in Brooklyn?
Help us compile a list of the best Mom and Pop hardware stores in Brooklyn, i.e. anything other than the big box chains like Home…
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icoverthewaterfront
in Furniture 14 years and 4 months ago
Painting Furniture
I’ve got some modern looking end tables (wood, some MDF) that were professionally spray painted at one point; they’re now getting a bit scuffed, etc,…
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ITWorks
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 4 months ago
Whose pipe is it anyway?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0e45fc41f9c- Act 1: Sewage line 4′ underground in the basement turns into a swimming pool of sludge Act 2: Replace entire system, add traps, vent…
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zampano
in Property Management 14 years and 4 months ago
where to list a rental
In ancient times, I used to place ads in the NY Times and Village Voice. About eight years ago switched over to craigslist. Lately, this…
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Boerumresident
in Parks 14 years and 4 months ago
Pool at PS 20 in Ft Greene?
Someone just told me there is a pool at the PS 20 playground. Is that right? What is it like?
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RBCG
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 4 months ago
Where to find millwork for stairs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0baae94be61- I need to replace the millwork from the edge of the stairs in my brownstone. In particular, I need a couple of pieces like…
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