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rollotomasi
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Staircase: Repair vs Rebuild
I’ve been living in a brooklyn brownstone for 10 years and have a question. Our staircase has seen better days. Nothing major, just wear and…
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tate
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 11 months ago
Dumbo/Vinegar Hill Agents?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa9315442f64-.jpg Hi, Just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a rental real estate agent who workes/knows the dumbo/vinegar hill area. We are looking for…
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mbw185
in Appraisals 13 years and 11 months ago
Need advice re Appraisal with an illegal unit
We are in contract to purchase a house that moved the rental unit from the top floor to the basement. The current owners live in…
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srsmith77
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 11 months ago
Contemplating move to Crown Heights
My husband and I are contemplating moving to Crown Heights with our baby, but we are curious about what others think of the ‘hood. We…
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luvdaborstch
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
What to put in gap between bluestone pavers
Hello folks, I’m finally getting to the back yard after a year long (on and off) renovation. I would love to get thoughts on what material people…
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tate
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 11 months ago
Dumbo/Vinegar Hill Agents?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa9315442f64-.jpg Hi, Just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a rental real estate agent who workes/knows the dumbo/vinegar hill area. We are looking for…
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ebsjb
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Cost per sf for new ground up construction?
What is the average cost per square foot for new, ground up construction for a single or double family house in Brooklyn?
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RBCG
in Insulation 13 years and 11 months ago
Summer Heat
We have a three-story townhouse (bottom rental, upper duplex.) The top floor gets really, really hot in the summer. Window ACs work, but they have…
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overherhead
in Lighting 13 years and 11 months ago
Covering the gap on lights connected to old gas lines
As I slowly replace the existing fixtures in my house, I’m finding that most of my fixtures hang from the old gas lines, and so…
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ejalbk
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 11 months ago
Brooklyn Landlord/Tenant Lawyer Needed
Checked the archives and there were very few posts on this topic. We need an attorney to handle a non-payment in BK Housing Court (we…
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dar
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 1 month ago
Buying a house...first steps?! cost estimates?
Hi all, I’m new to the forum and have some big questions. Our dream is to own a house and I’ve seen a bunch that…
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jwallace3411
in Furniture 13 years and 11 months ago
DIALOGICA : Bedroom Furniture for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa73a56d06e8-.jpg We are selling three pieces of **Dialogica** furniture designed by Sergio and Monique Sevarese. **Dialogica** was produced by the duo from 1988 to 2008,…
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hj55
in Mortgage 13 years and 11 months ago
Mortgage experience with TD Bank?
Hi, We need a $750k mortgage for a 2 family brownstone in CH. We’ve done a little digging around and TD Bank seems to be…
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Seblicious
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 6 months ago
Brownstoner Shutters
We are looking to add traditional wooden shutters to our Park Slope brownstone. Bay style windows – we’d like to get split top/bottom so that…
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luvdaborstch
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
Crushed Stone Anyone?
After extensive yard work, I’ve got about 1/2 a yard of crushed stone/stone dust from KINGS to give away for free. Logistics are the only…
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mantels4sale
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 11 months ago
Elaborately carved white marble mantel for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa0774baee4b-.jpg I am selling a gorgeous, detailed white marble mantel, originally from a 25-foot brownstone in Prospect Heights and currently living carefully laid flat in…
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kxz196
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 13 years and 11 months ago
HPD and DHCR
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa52b3ee5da7-.jpg I have been investing in Brooklyn real estate for years. A lot of fix and flips. There is always new situations that offer much…
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robindgray
in General Contractors 14 years ago
Contractor required for water leak and ceiling repair!
Hi, I have a small water leak from an upstairs bathroom which has resulted to some damage to the ceiling below. I am looking for…
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