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bedstuyken
in Financial Services 13 years and 1 month ago
What is the best bank to go to for a refinance in Bed Stuy?
What is the best bank to go to for a refinance in Bed Stuy?
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Seblicious
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 8 months ago
Needed: Two Strong Men
I need two strong men to move a brand new (but very heavy) air conditioner from my parlor level to my basement. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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kellyj
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
lead water main & chimney flues
Hello all, Well, we are getting closer to closing on a house and just got the inspection back. A few things came up on it…
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radgirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Plaster Ceiling Medallion + Molding Trim
Any idea where to buy Plaster Ceiling Medallion + Molding Trim in NYC or Brooklyn for restoring the ceilings of our brownstone building? I see…
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owlofminerva
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
Redesigning bathrooms in a vintage/pre-war style
Hi Brownstoners. Long time lurker, first time poster here. My wife and I recently purchased a brownstone in Carroll Gardens. The previous owners thankfully left…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Brownstoner 12 years and 10 months ago
Looking to sell front doors for a brownstone
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/505f31c2da734-.jpg Hi everyone! We decided to get new doors to our brownstone as the doors we bought not long ago and are now looking to…
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oliver_nyc
in For Sale 12 years and 8 months ago
for sale - two indoor ceiling lamps - $500 obo
pics here – make me an offer. located in cobble hill. http://bit.ly/VyXUlu
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MyGoodEye
in Counters 12 years and 8 months ago
HOUSE STEAM HEATER : Pilot On, Not Firing
I need of a recommendation – in the Park Slope area – for a “specialist” in older Steam Heating systems. It’s an older PENNCO…
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katywriter
in Architecture 12 years and 8 months ago
Slanted brownstone/uneven settling/fix?
Hi there, we are looking to buy a brownstone. On one side of it is a row of brownstones, on the other is a much…
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steam_man
in Heating 12 years and 8 months ago
What Hurricane Sandy could mean for your heat and hot water systems
What Hurricane Sandy could mean for your heat and hot water systems Hurricane Sandy has devastated many in our city and our prayers are…
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npapadakis
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
Looking for a steam heating specialist to inspect and balance my house
Would someone please recommend a seasoned professional of residential steam heating to inspect and balance my 4-story brownstone. My system is: two year old boiler…
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bobjohn
in Other 12 years and 8 months ago
hindsight of the storm
So after you went though this storm, how would you prepare for the next storm? Some people talk about protable generators. some people install sump…
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npapadakis
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
Looking for a steam heating specialist to inspect and balance my house
Would someone please recommend a seasoned professional of residential steam heating to inspect and balance my 4-story brownstone. My system is: two year old boiler…
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starfish11040
in General Contractors 12 years and 8 months ago
A flood restoration business to STAY AWAY from! "Flooded.com"
My basement was flooded. They did a HORRIBLE job of restoration. Terrible painting and carpeting. They actually did damage. I had to briing in a…
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kellyj
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 8 months ago
vapor barrier extension floor
During the inspection of the home we are looking to buy, there was an issue with no vapor barrier being installed under the extension (small…
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dkal
in Sidewalks 12 years and 8 months ago
Type of bluestone for paving front yard?
I’ve hired a contractor to redo my front yard and stoop. He’ll be repaving the (100 sq foot) yard with bluestone. I had envisioned bluestone…
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katywriter
in Architecture 12 years and 8 months ago
Slanted brownstone/uneven settling/fix?
Hi there, we are looking to buy a brownstone. On one side of it is a row of brownstones, on the other is a much…
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crownrenovation
in Architecture 12 years and 8 months ago
Calling all Architects for Queen Anne Renovation in Crown Heights
We are closing on a 4 story limestone in Crown Heights North and looking for architects and or design/build firms to discuss our renovation project.…
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