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jty2
in Landscaping 10 years and 11 months ago
Landscaping project
Hi. I am looking to do a somewhat “minor” landscaping project in my backyard where we level out the backyard (currently 3 levels) and put…
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brynn
in Landscaping 10 years and 11 months ago
Landscaping - leveling backyard & laying bluestone
I’ve got a small backyard and I’m looking for someone who could level it (it’s a bit bumpy) and lay bluestone. Thanks in advance for…
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8104012
in Real Estate - Sales 11 years ago
Selling a coop
Hey Bstoner, I’m a homeowner in a coop in Brooklyn, it is the first residence I’ve ever purchased. I’m considering selling and wondered if anyone…
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slopefarm
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Reliable source to buy windows/installation?
Back when we renovated, we went a bit low-budget on some of the windows. We are now looking to replace them. We have the white…
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greenstuy
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 11 months ago
Where can I buy Ipe lumber for deck?
Any recommendations for this lumber stores that carry ipe? Thanks.
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tressilliana
in Legal 10 years and 11 months ago
Does anyone know of a local public notary in Stuyvesant Heights?
Afternoon Brownstoners. I’m needing to get a few documents witnessed and stamped by a public notary and was wondering if anyone knew of a local…
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JJDPE
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
oil spill / any oil inspector referrals ?
A house I am looking at has an oil spill that the owner (investor) said he will remediate. I would get a second opinion of…
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JJDPE
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
oil spill / any oil inspector referrals ?
A house I am looking at has an oil spill that the owner (investor) said he will remediate. I would get a second opinion of…
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JJDPE
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
oil spill / any oil inspector referrals ?
A house I am looking at has an oil spill that the owner (investor) said he will remediate. I would get a second opinion of…
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BigD
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Solid Wood Door circa 1920
Recently removed a door (and frame/trim) that connected two bedrooms in my Bay Ridge circa 1920 row house. The door is solid wood, unpainted, and…
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BigD
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Solid Wood Door circa 1920
Recently removed a door (and frame/trim) that connected two bedrooms in my Bay Ridge circa 1920 row house. The door is solid wood, unpainted, and…
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MaconStreetMan
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Landmarks - Window Replacement Application
Anyone have any recommendations for someone to help file the paperwork to get Landmarks permission for replacing windows in a Landmarked district. I believe that…
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lchiarello2
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
For Sale: Antique Cast Iron Cook Stove [1890?] from a North Park Slope Brownstone
Hello All, This magnificent artifact belongs in a museum. But we are not a museum? It is available to adorn your home or what-have-you? Inside…
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thetinkerswagon
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
FREE Solid Oak Divided Light Door
See Photo. this is a 29×84″ solid oak door that a customer of mine had me install in the late ’90’s in a condo in…
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granbymartine
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Painting exterior of house (brick) do I need to point?
Hello, I can’t seem to get a straight answer. I have to point parts of the back wall of the house but if i paint…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Deck flooring
We are having a deck built. The frame will be iron, we are now exploring what type of flooring to use: fieldstone or wood. If…
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tressilliana
in Legal 10 years and 11 months ago
Does anyone know of a local public notary in Stuyvesant Heights?
Afternoon Brownstoners. I’m needing to get a few documents witnessed and stamped by a public notary and was wondering if anyone knew of a local…
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minasimon
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Clinton Hill Library Plant Sale
The Brooklyn Public Library and the Friends of the Clinton Hill Branch is having a plant sale this Saturday, May 9 from 10 am to…
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ronaldny
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 2 months ago
Would you buy a condo in a building built on leased land?
The development planned for Pier 1 of Brooklyn Bridge Park will apparently be built on leased land. This article http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/34/32/dtg_bridgeparkhotel_2011_08_05_bk.html says _”As part of the project, developers…
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