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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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architerp
in Electricians 12 years and 5 months ago
Electrical Meter Relocation
Does anyone have a rough estimate of how much having my electrical meter relocated to the exterior of my home would cost? I’m not looking…
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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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loulou
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Fuel Oil
Our fuel oil company Bell Fuel has gone missing. Does anyone have a company they like and can recommend?
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jumping
in For Sale 12 years ago
For Sale- Interesting Radiators
After changing to a hydronic system these radiators were taken out. My plumber thought they could not be used for the new water system. Looking…
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tm07
in Construction 12 years ago
help saving trees
I live in a pre-war coop. We have three mature maples behind the building that survived Sandy and Irene and are in great shape. The…
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sobrooklyn
in Furniture 13 years and 4 months ago
Looking for Rectangle Dining Room table
Hello–i have been shopping for a black rectangle dining room table, at least 60-72 inches in length, with one or two leaves which would enable…
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mannida
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
front door
hi. could anyone tell me a good vendor/contractor who makes/sells solid wood front doors? I need to replace my entire front doorway. thanks!
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mrohrmann
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
HPD inspectors questions
Had a high maintenance tenant call 311 about heat even though there is no problem. Super saw HPD inspector enter building and asked super if…
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bdavis22
in Taxes 12 years ago
Property Taxes on a former religious facility converted back to Residential
I’m buying a brownstone in Bed-Stuy that is currently classified as a M-9 Church facility with the Dept. of Finance, even though it’s been converted…
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downsizer
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years ago
ForSale 2:New Ikea Lillangen 15"cabinets & Sink
Brand new items…Never installed/used but are assembled. Would return but tossed boxes. Cabinets are black/brown and frames are included Perfect for small bathroom. $120\. takes…
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justinh
in Property Management 12 years ago
Property Management recommendations for two-family?
We have a two-family brownstone and will be renting one unit. We travel a lot, so we’re looking for a property manager for a single…
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mrohrmann
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
HPD inspectors questions
Had a high maintenance tenant call 311 about heat even though there is no problem. Super saw HPD inspector enter building and asked super if…
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architerp
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 1 month ago
Gas Meter Relocation
I’m looking for recommendations for a plumber to pull permits and move my gas meter to the outside of the house. It needs to be…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Metal work
Has anyone used the below company before for metal work? I met the owner and got a quote that seemed reasonable. But someone on the…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Metal work
Has anyone used the below company before for metal work? I met the owner and got a quote that seemed reasonable. But someone on the…
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conan125
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Selling in Bed Stuy
I have been reading a lot about the “hot market” in Bed-Stuy and thinking about selling. I own a three story brownstone in the recently…
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transworld
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Discovery while digging
Found this weird covered and walled hole while digging foundations. Wonder what it used to be… There used to be a house on that lot,…
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