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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Looking for linoleum installer

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Looking for linoleum installer

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greenbanc

in Insurance 10 years and 4 months ago

Insurance for townhouse

I am currently insuring my 1879 townhouse through Chubb. It is extremely expensive, over 8,000/ year. Add to that flood insurance from another insurer (not…

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Updated 9 years ago

dancingal

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Selling Townhouse

Thinking of maybe putting my house on the market, wondering which realtor is the best these days. Thanks!

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deva

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Real Estate Income and Expense Statements (RPIE)

As I was reading my tax bill for my multi-family house, I came across a notice that owners renting their properties out need to file…

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Updated 9 years ago

emmajacob

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Help - brownstone leaks throughout house

I know no one can diagnose sight unseen, but it’s Friday night and raining hard and can’t get in touch with a contractor yet. We…

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Updated 9 years ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Painter needed for second floor exterior signage

I have a historic metal sign on the front of my building that needs lettering outlined and painted. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Painter needed for second floor exterior signage

I have a historic metal sign on the front of my building that needs lettering outlined and painted. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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xzgkssumzhyvtey

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

seeking someone to strip old shellac from woodwork

Can anyone recommend someone who will remove the bubbled, darkened, “alligator” shallac finish from old woodwork? I believe some do it with chemicals, others simply…

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Updated 9 years ago

rufus

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Wood stripping

I have been motivated to join Brownstoner to warn people about De Gamba Paint Strippers. The owner is not someone anyone should deal with. Just…

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rufus

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Wood stripping

I have been motivated to join Brownstoner to warn people about De Gamba Paint Strippers. The owner is not someone anyone should deal with. Just…

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elm_bk

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Cedar fence - home depot or Bracci?

Hi – I am looking at the same fence design at Bracci’s and Home Depot – for our ~45 x 20′ back yard, I estimate…

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elm_bk

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Cedar fence - home depot or Bracci?

Hi – I am looking at the same fence design at Bracci’s and Home Depot – for our ~45 x 20′ back yard, I estimate…

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tyjvpwzvhdtcw

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Cuomo in Budget Bind Over Housing

I wrote a quick recap for folks about what is going on with the budget. It’s more of a political focus than a policy focus,…

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tyjvpwzvhdtcw

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Cuomo in Budget Bind Over Housing

I wrote a quick recap for folks about what is going on with the budget. It’s more of a political focus than a policy focus,…

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deva

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Real Estate Income and Expense Statements (RPIE)

As I was reading my tax bill for my multi-family house, I came across a notice that owners renting their properties out need to file…

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kondor

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago

Stoop Restoration

So my wife and I finally decided we really need to get our stoop redone before the winter kicks in. I’ve seen excellent and amin…

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Updated 9 years ago

hblkoxsyaozrcgs

in General Discussion 9 years ago

A good roofer

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raschol

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Pex allowed in Brooklyn

I had a plumber tell me recently that Pex is now legal in Brooklyn. I can’t find any evidence to support this so would very…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

I looked at my Coned bill and noticed that it almost doubled?

We live in 2bd apartment in Queens and generally had our electric bills to be in the range of $100-$150 a month. However, in the…

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Updated 9 years ago

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