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MDR
in General Contractors 14 years and 8 months ago
General Contractor Reccomendation
I’d like a recommendation from other architects and home owners for a reliable and professional but reasonably priced contractor. The project is a 2,000+ sf gut renovation…
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mholden0
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 9 months ago
Refinancing with Open Violation
We have an open DOB violation that we are trying to resolve, but it may take some time. In light of that, what are the chances…
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Javi80
in Appraisals 14 years and 10 months ago
Appraisal Question
Preface: the new forum format seems to have trashed all the comments and answers to similar past questions, so forgive my asking a question I…
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LotharoftheClintonHillPeople
in Financial Services 14 years and 9 months ago
I found a good mortgage broker!
I rarely post on Brownstoner and I’ve never written to the Forum before, but it was through the Forum that I found the one mortgage…
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stickerhappy
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 7 months ago
Need a wooden counter cut down - any ideas of where to go / cost?
I bought a 8 foot long and 25 inch wide wooden countertop from IKEA (and 1.5″ thick). I need to cut it down so that…
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Skillman
in Furniture 14 years and 7 months ago
Picnic Table
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4c50161a3b8-.jpg Anyone have any suggestions on where to find a wooden picnic table like the one below? I realize there’s tons of places to buy…
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guikazoid
in Mortgage 14 years and 8 months ago
PMI based on sale price of house or bank appraisal?
Quick question – we’re currently in contract and the bank just finished the appraisal. The house was appraised at 8.30% higher than the sale price.…
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adk46
in Landlord 14 years and 8 months ago
NYC lease (non)renewal...required notice?
I have a one-year lease that will expire on August 31, 2011\. On August 1, 2011, I asked my landlady if I could go month-to-month…
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katiem633
in Appliances 14 years and 8 months ago
Antique Stove
Hi, My parents are renovating their kitchen and looking to sell their 1950’s Chambers stove. We’ve posted it on craigslist, but haven’t gotten any hits. …
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semigli
in Mortgage 14 years and 7 months ago
illegal one family???
I am trying to refinance my house but am running into trouble. The house is set up and used as a one family but has…
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edison
in Decorative 14 years and 7 months ago
Vintage Stove for Sale...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4c368fb366b-.jpg Hi, We have a vintage 60’s GE Americana electric range with oven and overhead rotisserie oven for sale. This was in the kitchen when…
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achildgrows
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 7 months ago
Do you need shutters? We have them!
When we bought our house 8 years ago, the former owner had removed all the shutters for the rehab. He told us the shutters are…
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Tiny
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 7 months ago
Sell, then buy? Or vice versa?
Hi, This might be a silly question, but do people generally recommend putting your current apartment on the market BEFORE attempting to purchase a new…
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chmod
in Security 14 years and 7 months ago
Temporary Window Security
Some young friends are moving into a ground floor apartment that does not have security bars on the windows and the landlord does not intend…
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steam_man
in Other 14 years and 7 months ago
Rooster or hen APB
I’m getting this story second-hand from my honey so I can’t verify the details. However…. There appears to be some form of chicken hanging out…
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anon552
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 7 months ago
External Waterproofing: Our Time Has Come...Help Us Make it Painless (and affordable)
After years of applying band-aids to the problem, this past weekend’s storms have convinced us of the necessity of definitively waterproofing the exterior of our…
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Juno106
in Construction 14 years and 7 months ago
Expansion joint
Hoping someone can help. Completed an extension in the back of my three-story building a couple of years ago and per what I believe is…
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rcltrh
in Construction 14 years and 7 months ago
I recommend GMC&D for anyone looking for a general purpose contractor
I can say Aaron Gruenberg – owner of Green Mountain Construction and Design (GMC&D – gmcandd.com) just did a wonderful job on some remodeling work…
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