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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 7 months ago
Has anyone seen the renovations at Cobble Hill Towers?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f10757093759-processed-httpwwwcorcorancompropertyndphoto493_Ejpg.jpg Are they worth making an appointment to go see?
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snarkolepctic
in Insurance 13 years and 7 months ago
Insurance on frame house undergoing renovation?
anyone insure a frame house in South Slope recently? We’re ready to close but having issues with insurance because we won’t be living there right…
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Parklife
in General Contractors 13 years and 7 months ago
Western NY Contractor -- Historic Home
I need to speak with someone located upstate NY concerning estimates for a restoration/rebuild of a damaged historic home. Anyone with direct experience in these matters…
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jeremykaplan520
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 7 months ago
Who can remove lead paint from a cabinet?
I live in Clinton Hill.
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fishermb
in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago
Refinishing Wood Floors: Water vs Oil?
I had a few people come this morning to give me quotes on sanding/refinishing some wood floors. The first few said they would use water…
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PK
in Pest Control 13 years and 7 months ago
mice
anyone have any good ideas to keep the mice out of my house? I’ve shored up the holes with steel wool and spray foam and…
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kellyg
in Building Code 13 years and 7 months ago
DOB Violation
I received a violation provision law 28-105.1 work without a permit. we have an illegal extension in the back of our home. It has been…
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Augustiner
in Architecture 13 years and 7 months ago
Why were original stoop banisters removed?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f10467e0d110-.jpg I just ordered an 1940 tax photo of my house and noticed that back then it had beautiful banisters. Does anybody know the reason…
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 7 months ago
I'm searching for a condo in a new development priced under 300K alcove studio or 1 bedroom.
I currently live in the _Boerum Hill _section of Brooklyn. I’ve been paying rent in this location for far to long for something that isn’t ever going…
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Igor
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 7 months ago
Can anyone recommend a professional carpet cleaner for our brownstone coop, five floors?
Can anone recommend a professional carpet cleaner for our brownstone coop, five floors?
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carollann
in Property Management 13 years and 7 months ago
One-time condo fees?
My newly formed condo board is about to embark on a one-time expense to hire an inspector/enginer, and there’s been some debate about how we…
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57spring
in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago
Why upgrade electrical service to 208 volts?
I’m upgrading some of the decades old wiring in a two-family house and am wondering if anyone can tell me, other than the possibility of…
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bklynwannabe
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 7 months ago
Best Sources of Fireplace Mantles, Vintage & New?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f0f8c2ca2e4f-processed-httpwwwfrancoisandcocomimgbigFH26_582_Wjpg.jpg Originally started looking for vintage fireplace mantles via google searches and whatnot, and redirected search to new (but vintage-inspired) fireplace cos like Chesneys &…
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jessicist
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 7 months ago
How would you renovate this bathroom for $15K?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f0f422b95984-.jpg Hi folks! We’re in the process of buying for the first time, and are making plans for renovations to the kitchen and bathroom in what,…
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shirleys
in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago
Flooring
Has anyone ever used an internet company named Build Direct?
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sokny
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago
Can anyone recommend a woodworker to build a custom storage bed? We can't seem to find one we love at a store and are interested in seeing what's out there.
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
"Construction Manager" v. General Contractor?
Hi, Someone recommended to me that I use a Constructino Manager rather than a general contractor to save money on a near-gut renovation. Has anyone…
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shirleys
in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago
Flooring
Has anyone ever used an internet company named Build Direct?
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