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bedstuy06
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
FOR SALE! TOTO Promenade Two Piece Elongated Toilet - $400
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50781d31beeeb-.jpg This is a great toilet in a classic style that looks great with hex tile and pedestal sinks. We bought this and ended…
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expert_textpert
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 9 months ago
West Facing "Garden"
Okay, not really a garden, but read on. On a west facing 15’x20′ terrace, will I be able to grow (in pots) vegetables (ie, cucumbers,…
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200line
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 10 months ago
Exterior wood contractors
We are looking for contractors skilled in exterior wood work to re-side the front of a wood frame house, including building a new wooden stoop/steps…
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ec
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 2 months ago
I would like to get a recommendation for a siding contractor who can install hardi-board, or council me on alternatives. Its for a 4 story building. Any info greatly appreciated!
The building is a 4 story apt house currently with shingles.
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brookelen
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 9 months ago
Brass bathtub faucet for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5075beb7e6c5a-.jpg Bought about 10 years ago at a flea market in Budapest, an antique of unknown date. It is very heavy brass with a white…
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Augustiner
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 9 months ago
how to prove that property is older than 1938?
This is the last obstacle between me and my new C of O. Any tips?
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tanner
in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago
Landlords and owner-residents, you turn the heat on yet?
Every year I wonder… when do people turn the heat on for the year?
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ute123
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 9 months ago
Airshaft?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5076d998b698c-.png Hello, I am considering moving into a renovated apartment on the first floor of an old 1916 “Dumbbell” Tenement. While 4 windows face the…
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coopfornow
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 9 months ago
Coop sponsor apartments and maintenance charges
Curious to know: do sponsors pay the same maintenance for their apartments as the shareholders are charged for theirs? Is there a link between the…
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kellyj
in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago
Gut renovators question
My husband and I continue our search for a home in Bed-Stuy and keep coming across more and more of the *gasp* flipped houses from…
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tanner
in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago
Landlords and owner-residents, you turn the heat on yet?
Every year I wonder… when do people turn the heat on for the year?
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whatwouldbabsdo
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 9 months ago
Can I get my credit fee back after realtor severely botches application?
We have learned that the listing agent misrepresented us as no-credit-havin’, not-enough-money-makin’ deadbeats to the landlord of an apartment we LOVED. He did this by…
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brookelen
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 9 months ago
Brass bathtub faucet for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5075beb7e6c5a-.jpg Bought about 10 years ago at a flea market in Budapest, an antique of unknown date. It is very heavy brass with a white…
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countylineman
in Landlord 12 years and 9 months ago
Can I reclaim a space that I've rented out at the end of a two-year lease?
I have a question as a landlord regarding the non-renewal process for a two-year lease. I’ve rented out a ground floor space in the South…
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sunsetparkguy
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 9 months ago
Seeking contractor recommendation for bluestone patio and retaining wall project
I’ve been using a contractor but am not pleased with his sense of aesthetics and technical abilities. Does anyone have a recommendation for a professional…
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moskow_on_gowanus
in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago
wasder, how can I contact you? I brought musk strawberry runners from my summer place
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5074ca2c65a72-.jpg subj
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esther
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Structural Engineer
Hello All, I am looking for a structural engineer to help me with my roof addition. Can you please recommend one or two. Also what…
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mcll
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 9 months ago
Rear Deck
We want to build a deck out back from the parlor floor. I am thinking it will probably be a L shaped deck that goes…
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