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jc2bk

in Other 12 years ago

Engineer Recommendation?

I am looking for a reliable engineer to assist me in clearing up some violations on my property. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

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rwood

in Garden 12 years and 5 months ago

what is this plant/weed in my backyard

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/518a76bc0d533-.jpg Wondering if anyone knows the name of this weed comes every year, it develops pink flowers.  It grows/spreads close to the ground and the…

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Updated 12 years ago

slopefarm

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Is Hugo Redwood Still in Business?

Two years ago, Hugo Redwood of designbuildinteriors did some great work for us. Now we want to work with him again. We’ve tried to get…

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BrookBridges

in Construction 12 years ago

Frame house extension - looking for architect

Hi Brownstoners: We bought a frame house in the South Slope. It’s renovated but we’d like to do an extension and would love recommendations for…

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Updated 12 years ago

mamalove

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Recommendation on where to get a fireplace door?

Does anyone have a recommendation of where to get a fireplace door? I see there are places where you can order them online and install…

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gnanda

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Here's a recommendation for a contractor!

Hello, I just wanted to recommend a great contractor called Beer Construction. I had a disastrous summer of renovations (a full kitchen and bathroom gut)…

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greencat

in General Discussion 12 years ago

Selling by owner?

Hi all, I have been trying to sell my 4-family brownstone in Bed-Stuy for about three months. The broker keeps saying he has these all…

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terryhoppy

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

wooden window casings, window molding etc.

need recommendation for removing and installing wooden window casings, wooden moldings etc. for 3 large windows. thankws

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Updated 12 years ago

abungu

in Renovation 12 years ago

Renovation recommendation - CRJ Home Improvement

I bought a 4000 sqft multi-family brownstone/townhouse in BedStuy earlier this year. I have never owned a property in NY, or attempted to undertake renovations…

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Updated 12 years ago

auntfun5

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Painter to do some repairs and repaint after a leak

Hi Brownstoners. My upstairs neighbor was away and had a flood in his apartment that flooded all of the apartments below his, including mine. There…

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Updated 12 years ago

brooklyntoqueens

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

Conversion from 2 family to 1 family

I’m about to convert a 2 family into a single family, do I need to change the CofO or fill out particular paperwork when spouting…

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Updated 12 years ago

ning

in Other 14 years and 5 months ago

Welcome to the New Brownstoner Forum, what do you think?

The Brownstoner Forum is for the site’s users to ask and answer questions about real estate, renovation and matters of local concern. Please refrain from…

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Updated 12 years ago

newoldhouse

in Heating and Air Conditioning 12 years and 3 months ago

3rd floor AC humidity issues

We’ve been running a brand new installation whole-house HVAC for about a month now, and having issues with high humidity on the top floor. It’s…

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Updated 12 years ago

Greene44

in Heating and Air Conditioning 12 years and 2 months ago

HVAC Recommendation Needed

Hi there, we are in the process of purchasing a condo and need a recommendation for someone that can inspect an HVAC system. When we…

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Updated 12 years ago

kidbklyn

in Heating and Air Conditioning 12 years and 3 months ago

Mini-split system installation

Seems to be few people commenting one way or the other about their ductless a/c installation experiences. Anyone with a contractor recommendation would be very…

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Updated 12 years ago

allyslope

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Need a recommendation for tempered glass for security doors

I need to get tempered glass for security doors. Any recommendations for the Brooklyn area

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terryhoppy

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

wooden window casings, window molding etc.

need recommendation for removing and installing wooden window casings, wooden moldings etc. for 3 large windows. thankws

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graham21

in Cleaning and Maid Services 12 years ago

Cleaning Service Rec for Allergies?

Our 18 year old cat sadly had to be put to sleep last week. As sad as it is to loose the cat, we’re hoping…

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Cobblekrill

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Tenant adding roommate

Curious to hear what people think of this. I rented my garden apartment a few months ago to a youngish (29?) single woman. I was…

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brokeland

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

Bonding Iron Fireplace Surround to Marble

Does anyone have a suggestion on what to use to mount an iron fireplace surround to marble? An epoxy or silicone or something else? Any…

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