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stuyhigh
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Outlet Placement?
Hi all, We have recently bought a new brownstone 4-story house (well, an old one that is new to us!) and are working with an…
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JIsadora
in Brownstoner 13 years and 7 months ago
condo taxes after tax abatement ends
Hello all, I’m looking at a new condo development (priced under 500K) with a 15 year tax abatement. according to the broker, during the first…
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mixicon
in For Sale 14 years ago
Kitchen Sink for Sale (30" Stainless Steel Apron)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9a2bbe27a12-.jpg **$275**. Following details from faucetdirect.com, Sink is new, in box and available for pickup immediately. Email ucsu@anapraxis.com for more information. (We ended up…
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deadmandontcry
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 8 months ago
Recommendation for a Real Estate Agent for Windor Terrace/Park Slope..
Hello All: I am looking for recommendations for a real estate agent based on actual experience or word of mouth recommendation. We are considering sellling…
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mc33433
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 7 months ago
Time Warner Cables through yard?
I’m having trouble finding exact answers to this question… We recently purchased a townhome in Brooklyn. There are a large amount of wires going through the…
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tonyjl
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 9 months ago
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
I am looking at prospective Brooklyn neighborhoods in which to purchase a house. Any info on Prospect Lefferts Gardens … particularly close to the park? …
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jus10
in Heating 11 years and 11 months ago
Radiator Not Heating After Insulating Pipes
I recently insulated the pipes to my steam boiler to become more energy efficient and since then, the radiator in one of our rooms has…
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slopefarm
in Tile 13 years and 4 months ago
Seeking Local Source for Mapei Grout
OK, now that A&K Tile’s gone, who sells Mapei grout in or near Park Slope?
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tlocane
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 9 months ago
Exterior and Internal Basement Water Leak
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510434efa21e5-.jpg I own a brickstone in Carroll Gardens, bordering Gowanus. This was originally a 2-family house, gut-renovated into a 1-family. The basement (technically a cellar…
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westminster
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Permit for Tearing Down Garage?
We would like to tear down a two-car garage in back of our house. We would not be rebuilding the garage but rather using the footprint…
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hawaiismurf
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
GC Contract
Looking for advice on the form of contract to use for a gut renovation. Do people typically use one of the AIA forms? Typical to…
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rosyglow19
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Ballpark cost of moving small kitchen in floor-through apartment?
Hey gang, We’re considering buying a floor-through apartment in a brownstone. It’s cheaper than most because of its layout: the kitchen is in the rear…
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borderline
in Pest Control 13 years and 7 months ago
What to do about a rat hole?
I recently noticed that there is a decent sized hole (about 3-4 inches in diameter) in my front garden right underneath the fence that separates…
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ssbrooklyn
in Zoning 13 years and 8 months ago
248 North 8th Street (Roebling & Havremeyer) Williamsburg
Does anyone know the development status of the 248 North 8th Street (Roebling & Havremeyer)? Are they demolishing one level warehouse and erecting a new…
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starfish11040
in Landlord 13 years and 5 months ago
Tenant paying rent using someone else's check - should I accept it?
I have a stabilized low-rent tenant who is sending me a rent check written by this friend of his from the friend’s checking account. It’s…
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ditmas_parker
in Quality of Life 13 years and 11 months ago
Holiday Party & Gift Giving! December 15th!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ed67db0e5d09-.jpg Sooo, what are you doing on the evening of December 15th? You already have plans? WELL CANCEL THEM!!! Join us for our Third…
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emilya70
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 6 months ago
Removing substance that was used to build out once working, now decorative fireplace.. What is it?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5176d02bd5e59-.jpg I wanted to tile out the interior of my very old (once working way back in the day, now decorative) fireplace. I was going…
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mimimaloo
in Doors 12 years and 5 months ago
Organic Garden soil, sub soil, and fill
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/519bd8a295984-.jpg Hi there, We are excavating some top soil, some sub soil, and some fill from our back garden this week. The soil is a…
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