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nona525

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Renovation Supervisor?

I am still considering buying a house in Bay Ridge that needs renovation. It may be mostly cosmetic, plus kitchen and bath redo.  It could…

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guikazoid

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 10 months ago

Real Estate Lawyer & Engineer Inspector Recommendations

Would anyone recommend a lawyer and inspector for purchasing a house in Park Slope? Anyone have experience with Kurt Roth or Jesse Gordon?  I recall seeing their…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

starfish11040

in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago

Where can I find replacement for decorative knob on staircase post? (picture)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e10a4f6944f0- This is a picture of the top part of the newel, the post that supports the handrail of the stair banister. I am missing that…

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greengirl

in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago

Replacing a Roof (31x16)

Frame, two family house requires a completely new roof. What does something like this go for? Who do you recommend I contact to get estimates…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

boyinthebush

in Bars and Pubs 13 years and 10 months ago

Can anyone help with my letter of no objection situation?

I am opening a beer and wine bar in Bushwick.  The space I have leased was a deli/grocery (bodega).  It is on the ground floor…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

arzeitz

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

RESTORING WOOD FLOORS

I’m thinking of tearing up my existing floor and re-finishing the wide board floor beneath. Does anyone know of a good floor person who knows…

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brownstoner

in Retail 13 years and 10 months ago

Best Mom-and-Pop Hardware Stores in Brooklyn?

Help us compile a list of the best Mom and Pop hardware stores in Brooklyn, i.e. anything other than the big box chains like Home…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

icoverthewaterfront

in Furniture 13 years and 10 months ago

Painting Furniture

I’ve got some modern looking end tables (wood, some MDF) that were professionally spray painted at one point; they’re now getting a bit scuffed, etc,…

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ITWorks

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago

Whose pipe is it anyway?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0e45fc41f9c- Act 1:  Sewage line 4′ underground in the basement turns into a swimming pool of sludge Act 2:  Replace entire system, add traps, vent…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

zampano

in Property Management 13 years and 10 months ago

where to list a rental

In ancient times, I used to place ads in the NY Times and Village Voice. About eight years ago switched over to craigslist. Lately, this…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

Boerumresident

in Parks 13 years and 10 months ago

Pool at PS 20 in Ft Greene?

Someone just told me there is a pool at the PS 20 playground.  Is that right?  What is it like?

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

RBCG

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Where to find millwork for stairs?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0baae94be61- I need to replace the millwork from the edge of the stairs in my brownstone. In particular, I need a couple of pieces like…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

ktm6

in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago

plastic planters that look like terra cotta and don't fade?

I have a plastic planter on my deck that was left by the previous owner that looks exactly like terra cotta and does not fade.…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

callalily

in Utilities 13 years and 10 months ago

Alternative Internet provider?

The Internet service we get from Optimum Cablevision is so bad it’s unusable. It will work for the first three URLs in an hour, then…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

SewardWasRight

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

Macon St. Iron Gate "Removal"

I was out running this morning at around 0630 and noticed a white van parked outside a house in the 200-block of Macon St. There…

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housepoor

in Metalwork 13 years and 10 months ago

Machine Shop to Repair Door Handle

One of the screws holding in a brass door handle for my front door has broken off inside the handle, making it impossible to fasten…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

dianeg

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago

Brownstone Facade Repair / Resurfacing Advice

I need some advice about resurfacing/restoring the facade on my brownstone from homeowners who have gone through the process. 1) If you had it to…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

hillel

in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 10 months ago

Looking for a lawyer who specializes in adverse possession cases

Any recommendation for a good lawyer in  Brooklyn who can help us with a case of adverse possession.  We have been taking care of a…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

zampano

in Property Management 13 years and 10 months ago

where to list a rental

In ancient times, I used to place ads in the NY Times and Village Voice. About eight years ago switched over to craigslist. Lately, this…

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RBCG

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Where to find millwork for stairs?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0baae94be61- I need to replace the millwork from the edge of the stairs in my brownstone. In particular, I need a couple of pieces like…

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