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Alison
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 11 months ago
What are some good examples of ivy on exteriors?
I’m especially looking for examples that aren’t merely ivy climbing up a brownstone wall but have ivy trained on mesh/railings/columns. Something where it is specifically…
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Alison
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 11 months ago
What are some good examples of EIFS/stucco used in NYC?
Stucco looks great on buildings in foreign countries… why does it always seem to inspire cringes in NY? Is it our technique? The color? The…
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seriousasaheartattack
in Demolition 13 years and 11 months ago
Dumpster Rental
Basement demo is almost finished and I’m thinking a dumpster is the way to go over one of the “man with a van” options. I’ve…
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grid3d
in Property Management 14 years ago
Coop Management Co's
Anyone have experience with TKR, Brownstone or Alvic? Any others worth considering for our Cobble Hill brownstone coop?
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anonCH
in Landmarks 13 years and 11 months ago
Landmark in Crown Heights North - changes to interior and rear
Is it possible that for house that in in a landmarked area you cannot make any changes to the front of the house – but…
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diggerfish
in Insurance 13 years and 11 months ago
Builder's Risk Insurance?
Recently closed on two family frame house in s. slope with 203K loan; filed job with DOB; contractors starting gut renovation as soon as we…
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starfish11040
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
flooded backyard.....sewer service or plumber?
Last Sunday, during those very heavy rains, my back yard turned into a lake. Water flowed under the door of the ground floor apartment and the tenant…
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workerb
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
203k renovation loans
So I’m thinking about taking on a gut reno and maybe applying for a 203k, but I’m only just beginning to do the research. I’ve…
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rcltrh
in Construction 13 years and 11 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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anonCH
in Landmarks 13 years and 11 months ago
Landmark in Crown Heights North - changes to interior and rear
Is it possible that for house that in in a landmarked area you cannot make any changes to the front of the house – but…
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Swampmouth
in Cellar 13 years and 11 months ago
Water-proofing the basement -- tips/recommendations
My basement needs water-proofing. Terminix tells m “the termites are following the water” into my house and that there’s not much they can do for…
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MDR
in General Contractors 13 years and 11 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 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 1 month 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 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 13 years and 11 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 13 years and 11 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 13 years and 11 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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