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anne_nyc
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago
Window Repair Person?
Hi – Looking for recommendations for handyman type person to come in and re-putty windows, paint frames, paint lintels, etc. This is a bandaid fix…
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callalily
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
Floor refinishing mixup! And question
We are redoing one bathroom and decided as long as we have everything out, we may as well refinish the floors and have wood floors.…
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villagebrstoner
in Exteriors 13 years and 8 months ago
Landmark district exterior building repair
Our building needs a minor repair on the exterior cornice. It’s in the landmark district. We were told it’s necessary to put a bridge and…
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empathie00
in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago
quick release burglar bars
Please help! Our insurance company has just informed us our homeowners policy will be cancelled if we don’t remove our ground floor (original) security bars…
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7andfive
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Home reno advice
I’m considering making an offer on a place that needs a complete gut renovation. The roof is fairly new but it will need entire new…
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mikea
in Mortgage 13 years and 8 months ago
Mortgage Broker Recommendation
I recently had the pleasure to work with Vanessa Thatcher from Atlantic Home Capital to refinance my house in Park Slope. Back in ’08 I…
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greencat
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Exposed brick columns cold air problem?
Hi Brownstoners- We are renovating our apartment and would like to leave the two columns to the left and right of the main windows exposed,…
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Cobblehillite
in Conversion 13 years and 8 months ago
does anyone have a 110 amity update
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ebfda70bc48e-.jpg the windows are in the main building and the small single family brownstone east of the building on amity is moving along. My picture…
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sunspot19
in Utilities 13 years and 8 months ago
City Power & Gas (ESCO)
Got a cold call from them today suggesting they are “the” supplier of gas/electric for ConEd in NY and asking for my information, including account…
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Laura
in Skylight 13 years and 8 months ago
Circular Stained Glass Skylight
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec046e1e2e9c-.jpg When I bought my 1905 neo-French Renaissance house, it had a light shaft that ran vertically from roof to basement, with a skylight on…
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Cobblehillite
in Conversion 13 years and 8 months ago
does anyone have a 110 amity update
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ebfda70bc48e-.jpg the windows are in the main building and the small single family brownstone east of the building on amity is moving along. My picture…
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rbenoff
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 8 months ago
Is there a doorman at the 475 Sterling Place condo?
Kind of a random question, but does anyone know if there is a doorman at the condo development at 475 Sterling Place?
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rbenoff
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 8 months ago
Is there a doorman at the 475 Sterling Place condo?
Kind of a random question, but does anyone know if there is a doorman at the condo development at 475 Sterling Place?
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bedstuy06
in Building Code 13 years and 8 months ago
Distance between electric outlets
Anyone know what meets code for the maximum distance between electric outlets? It looks like our electritian is spacing them every 6 feet. It seems…
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minasimon
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 8 months ago
Buying Out Joint Owner
We’re purchasing a two family with our long-time friends. What is the general ‘buy-out’ provision if one party wants to sell? The average of three estimates…
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binibon
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 8 months ago
Trying to Find Stone R Us
This company did some very nice blue stone work last summer for a bunch of homes down the block, but I am not able to…
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brza021
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago
Suggestion for new Water Main Company
I received a 3 day notice from DEP 1 day ago, I received a few quotes as of yet but do not feel 100% comfortable…
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rd684
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 8 months ago
Does anyone know of any Los Angeles area resources similar to Brownstoner Forum
My partner’s buying a home in Pasadena, CA and I’m looking for info about local tradesmen, suppliers, how to’s, real estate related resources etc. Also want to learn about…
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