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semigli
in Mortgage 13 years and 11 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 13 years and 10 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 13 years and 10 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 13 years and 11 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 13 years and 11 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 13 years and 11 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 13 years and 11 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 13 years and 11 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 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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StuyHome
in Demolition 13 years and 11 months ago
Wall Demolition
I’d like to have an interior, non-bearing wall 12’x17′ removed from my home. Does anyone know a good demo person and the approx. cost of…
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Meliora
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone Advice
I just had an offer accepted on a brownstone in Brooklyn and am seeking tips and advice on the whole process from any of you…
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kb16mm
in Quality of Life 13 years and 11 months ago
Common Fence Etiquette
We have an eccentric neighbor who doesn’t want any of our plants to touch the new fence that he put up just inside the common…
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bluecat
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
Off-season Steam Radiator question
Our 2nd floor steam radiator fills with water, even after we had a plumber repitch it last season. Having failed, the plumber recommended new pipes.…
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Juno106
in Construction 13 years and 11 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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Northie
in Landmarks 13 years and 11 months ago
Need Architect for interior & exterior (landmarked) work
Can anyone recommend a good architect who can assist me with the following renovation work: – gut of kitchen and dining room that is below…
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RAR
in Flooring 13 years and 11 months ago
Osmo Polyx Oil/Hardwax oil 2.5 liter can for sale
Opened and used about 1/4c osmo polyx oil out of a 2.5liter can as a test to figure out how to refinish our floor but…
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gclarick
in For Sale 13 years and 11 months ago
Custom Mahogany Bookshelf/Cabinet For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4ad05eb2f31-.jpg Fantastic piece: Mahogany bookshelf and cabinet crafted by master cabinet maker. 9’6″ (h) x 10’6″ (w) x 14″ (d). Seven large shelves; five cabinets…
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lukevocalist
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 11 months ago
stuyveson heights
I am potentially moving to Stuyveson Avenue and Chauncey.. Is this area a part of Stuyveson Heights, and how is the area? Is the area…
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