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klarkash
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Advisability on going into contract before renov completed?
Looking for opinions of the advisability on going into contract on a property while the renovation is still ongoing. We’ve been told this would greatly…
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brownstonebiff
in Architecture 14 years ago
Last advice before we break up with the archictect
I posted here two weeks ago and you all were very helpful. We went over our expectations again, and were promised a set of construction…
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ktm6
in Financial Services 14 years ago
need financial planner for considering purchase of bstone
We are considering the purchase of a legal 2 family brownstone. Looking for a financial planner who can help us map out how this fits…
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kutterkan
in Government 14 years and 8 months ago
What to do about ECB violation for neighbor's standing water?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e454f669555f-.jpg We received an environmental control board violation for standing water in our backyard. Problem is, we don’t have an issue with standing water. Our…
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susannahmeadows
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years ago
Recommendation for facade, painting, siding
For anyone considering putting new siding on their home, I can’t recommend Bullseye Exteriors enough. James and his team did a beautiful job on our…
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knaugh
in Garden 14 years ago
Need Affordable Gardeners To Lay Sod in Bed-Stuy/Clinton Hill
We do not need any fancy landscapers to do this simple work. We just need good reliable, affordable, hard-working workers with gardening experience who know…
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widthom
in Doors 14 years ago
Pocket Door Hardware / Latch
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9084c5df073-.jpg I have a pocket door to my powder room with the very standard latch pictured here – which is very unreliable in a household…
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samtsegaye
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years ago
37 Brevoort Place Open House this past Sunday 4/15/2012
Hello – a couple of questions regarding open houses in general and thoughts on the property itself and the area for those that have seen…
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Oxygen
in Locksmith and Security 14 years ago
Slightly Unusual Lock: Where to Buy?
I want to install a lock for an interior hallway that is accessed via a single French door. The door hardware is from the 1920’s.…
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SewardWasRight
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago
Renovating The Standpipe Controls on an Old Bathtub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f8e142202b76-.jpg Hi everyone, I have an old J.L. Mott bathtub that has the original brass floormount faucet controls. Unfortunately, the gaskets and other rubber internal…
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elbow
in Sidewalks 14 years ago
One Dead Tree and Two Broken Bluestone Slabs.
On Good Friday I took the day off and woke to this loud sound right outside my window. I looked out and saw a guy zooming…
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susannahmeadows
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years ago
Recommendation for facade, painting, siding
For anyone considering putting new siding on their home, I can’t recommend Bullseye Exteriors enough. James and his team did a beautiful job on our…
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billmcc
in Appliances 14 years ago
How to Install Washer Dryer on third floor of Brownstone?
I’m trying to replaced the stacked washer dryer on the third floor of a Brownstone, but all the new units are larger than the old…
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klarkash
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Advisability on going into contract before renov completed?
Looking for opinions of the advisability on going into contract on a property while the renovation is still ongoing. We’ve been told this would greatly…
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steveyp
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years ago
looking for highend plasterer and painter
repairs and painting hallway
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518c
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years ago
Waiver of Liability
Does anyone have a sample of a waiver of liability? It is for a contractor doing minor work, he is doing me a favor for…
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brooklynhouselove
in Decks and Porches 14 years ago
Painting vs. Staining a wooden deck?
What is the difference? I want to paint the floor of the deck in my yard. Can I just buy exterior paint in Mahogany or…
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viaorient
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years ago
HPD Violations
I am about to go into contract for a townhouse, but I just discovered that the house has 113 HPD Violations (!). The sheer amount…
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