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tylerderden1211

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 7 months ago

Investment Property Financing

TD Bank requires 25% down for investment properties and won’t allow the investment to be in an LLC, only in your own name.  Do all…

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tylerderden1211

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 7 months ago

Investment Property Financing

TD Bank requires 25% down for investment properties and won’t allow the investment to be in an LLC, only in your own name.  Do all…

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EugeneDelicado

in Home Entertainment Systems 13 years and 7 months ago

Home Theater and Audio

As part of a gut renovation, I am looking to set up a home theater and whole home audio system. Can anyone recommend a local…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

rd684

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 7 months ago

Need inexpensive parking options for one month only - not ongoing

I’m looking for an inexpensive place to park my car safely for one month only. Outdoors is fine.  I normally ask friends to move it for…

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gramercymaam

in Radiators 13 years and 7 months ago

Steam radiators and various parts free to good home

Eight (8) **steam** radiator “Danfoss” controls (Honeywell brand), two column radiators and various radiator valves free to good home.  All of these worked when we…

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daveinbedstuy

in Decorative 13 years and 7 months ago

Door woodgraining finished...

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ef266c2bf7db-.jpg The woodgraining is finished and looks great.  It took about 5-6 applications of both color and shellac.  The pics make it look brighter than…

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Robyn

in For Sale 13 years and 7 months ago

Bertazzoni Professional Series Range hood -- still in the sealed box

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ef1fd133990d-.jpg We have a new unopened boxed Bertazzoni Range Hood, retails for $999, under warrany, purchased at Gringer.  We are unable to use it, will…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

brooklynhome

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago

Is a grill on a chase necessary?

A chase running up the three floors of our house has a decorative grill about four inches wide that runs up one side all the…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

11231

in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago

Pocket Doors Available for Best Offer

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ef00e7f6a6c9-.jpg Anyone interested in pocket doors from Carroll Gardens brownstone?  100 inches wide at top of arch x at least 76 inches wide (that’s the…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

nancy sullivqn

in Building Code 13 years and 7 months ago

removing topfloor hallway space? Is it to code?

This is a three family three floor residencial building. On the top floor I would like to remove the existing wall in the hallway which…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

bubu

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago

contractor who can cut beam for opening for skylight

Please introduce professional and experienced and reasonable contractor who can cut beam for opening for skylight. Thank you in advance.

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

housepoor

in Building Code 13 years and 8 months ago

Converting from an illegal use

I am looking to buy a building listed on HPD as 5 units, but is used as 4 units. I think an owner did an…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

augiesasso

in Landmarks 13 years and 7 months ago

Landmarks and interior doors of a Brownstone

We’re in the middle of getting our C of O. Converting our brownstone from a 1 family to a 3 family. Renovation requires that pocket…

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Nick L

in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago

Two interior french doors -- free for pick up

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eef74654d7e7-.jpg Doors are free to whoever first emails at nliguori@healthplus-ny.org. Dimensions are 89″ height x 36″ width x 1 3/4″. Doors are in good shape,…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

bergenstreetgirl

in Exterminator 13 years and 7 months ago

M&M Environmental or Western Pest Control

Ever deal with either of these companies?  We’re trying to rat-proof our building and they’re two contenders.  Any and all feedback appreciated, thanks.

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tgiardina

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 7 months ago

Painting a curb yellow so no one parks on my driveway!

We are constantly calling the police to have people towed because they park on our driveway. The area to the left of our driveway can…

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nancy sullivqn

in Building Code 13 years and 7 months ago

removing topfloor hallway space? Is it to code?

This is a three family three floor residencial building. On the top floor I would like to remove the existing wall in the hallway which…

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rf

in Education 13 years and 7 months ago

MLK Day event at the Brooklyn Museum: In MLK???s Footsteps: Education as a Civil Right

I have gone to this event a few times in the past, and it was profound. Hope you’ll consider–it’s free! But you do have to…

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rf

in Education 13 years and 7 months ago

MLK Day event at the Brooklyn Museum: In MLK???s Footsteps: Education as a Civil Right

I have gone to this event a few times in the past, and it was profound. Hope you’ll consider–it’s free! But you do have to…

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M

in Appliances 13 years and 7 months ago

appliances advice

Im looking for new appliances, cooktop, undercounter electric oven and refrigerator. So far my research brougth to these picks: **Refrigerator**: Blomberg BRFB 1040L **Cooktop**: Bosch 800 Series…

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