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astrograss
in Moving and Storage 13 years and 9 months ago
I need to have a couch moved from my apartment to the sidewalk TODAY!!
I need to have a sleeper sofa moved from my Cobble Hill apartment to the sidewalk today. 2 movers is necessary. 1 flight up after…
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kissiffer4
in Insurance 13 years and 9 months ago
Brownstone BUILDING insurance
Hi, I hope somebody can help with this. We are relatively new owners in our building (3 family brownstone – condo) and looking over the…
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11231
in Counters 13 years and 9 months ago
Cork countertops good in kitchen? Where to get?
Pros and cons cork countertops in kitchen? Any place display them in NYC? Thanks,
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haven19
in Landlord 13 years and 9 months ago
Lease Rider for Garden Apartment
We are going to be renting out the garden apartment of our house for the first time. The apartment comes with exclusive use of the…
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mpcmpc
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
Good source for ipe wood?
We’re building a small deck in our back yard. Can someone recommend a good source for ipe wood? We are in Greenpoint, near queens. Thanks…
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pcvhaiti
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Past Illegal Work: Problems with Changing C of O?
I am considering putting an offer on an non-landmarked brownstone that needs a lot of work and we would be seeking a major renovation, including a…
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reno101
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Fireplace Surround Finish
Hello All, We are restoring the cast iron surround of our non working Victorian marble fireplace. We are undecided on the finish, flat or…
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dittoburg
in Radiators 13 years and 9 months ago
Anyone know of reproduction cast-iron radiator vendors?
My internet searching has lead me to multiple British companies (seems to be all the rage over there) but the only one I’ve found in…
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architecturalimagery
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 10 months ago
Backyard Deck Renovations - Contractor Recommendations??
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dffe438ced76- Hi, I am looking for a reputable, experienced, & inexpensive contractor to build a small backyard deck in the rear of a Condo in…
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arewedoneyet
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 9 months ago
Cornice repair/replacement
We have a landmarked brownstone with a cornice that is decaying. I’m looking for advice on repair and/or replacement. I believe that it is wood…
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PleasantPlainer
in DIY 13 years and 9 months ago
Repairing water damaged floor joists - what joist hangers for brick?
Hi, I have to reinforce a few floor joists that are “moderately” water damaged on the 2nd floor of a 100 y/o brick row house.…
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Master Plvmber
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 9 months ago
Bathroom leak? Follow these steps before calling for help.
I’m reposting this from 2007. I’m not sure what prompted me to write it then, but today it’s because I’ve gotten two of these calls…
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gimmeshelter
in Mortgage 13 years and 9 months ago
Mortgage Contingency Question
Hi. Is it customary as a buyer to add a clause in the mortgage contingency for a rate cap on the mortgage you are offered…
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anonymous
in Landlord 13 years and 9 months ago
Landlord's smoke entering tenants apartment
I live in the garden apartment of a brownstone. My landlord lives above me in the rest of the brownstone. She spends most of her…
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brooklyn2011
in Landlord 13 years and 9 months ago
Homeowner forced to rent but mortgage company limits renting to 3 years
Hi: we are moving out of state after purchasing a home in Brooklyn. Out of courtesy I called our homeowner’s insurance to inform them of…
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guikazoid
in General Contractors 13 years and 9 months ago
Converting a Frame House to Brick
I found myself daydreaming and wondering if it were even possible to convert a frame house to a brick house. Is this something that would…
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randolph
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
Change in C of O to replace roof deck?
Our condo building is looking into replacing a common roof deck and one of our contractors is saying that we may have to change to…
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randolph
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
Change in C of O to replace roof deck?
Our condo building is looking into replacing a common roof deck and one of our contractors is saying that we may have to change to…
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