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mediamaven56
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Buying a house BEFORE it goes on the market?
Hi all, I’m finally ready to buy a multi-family home in Brooklyn but am having a SUPER hard time finding something I can afford. It…
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saaramatthews
in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago
For Sale: Beautiful, Antique Oak Mantel
Selling a beautiful oak mantel salvaged from a Brownstown renovation. It’s in very good condition, and well stripped. There are some areas that would benefit…
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topperbowers
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Recommending EcoBrooklyn
We have worked with Eco Brooklyn on a couple home repairs over the years and they have always been great. We first approached them to…
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rationalist
in Antiques 12 years and 1 month ago
Recommendation for Green Roof Builder
I want to recommend Gennaro Brooks-Church of EcoBrooklyn.com as a green roof builder. We bought a house with a roof done by him and have…
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destinedtorent
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Very local mover recommendation wanted
Im moving my studio in the Brooklyn Navy Yard to another building about 50 yards away. Have some large and heavy pieces that I need…
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Edkay
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Claw-Foot Cast-Iron Bathtub for Sale
I’m looking to sell a cast-iron bathtub that dates back to 1899, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. In good condition, but does need reglazing.
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tlocane
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Does a C of O Trump the DOB's Website Info?
If a building has a certificate of occupancy that is recently dated, and states “Multiple Dwelling Law Classification: None”, but the city’s DOB website states…
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menierchoc
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Solid Brass showerhead/bath wall mount (photo)
For sale porcelain handles email menierchoc@yahoo.com for better photos $500 or best offer
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heightsguy
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Vandalised Etched Glass
My entry door had etching acid graffiti. Not a lot. Its not my home. Is there any fix other than replacing the glass?
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jfacciol
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Carroll Gardens Historic District
Does anyone have photos or architectural renderings of the district prior to the 1939-1941 tax photos? If you do have them, please let me know.…
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sverkat
in Renovation 12 years ago
1 Large BTU compressor vs. 3 smaller ones
I’m in the process of gut renovating a stand alone brick house. An engineer has designed a HVAC system for me, where the first floor…
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stickerhappy
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 11 months ago
Laywers specializing in Owners Use / Owner Occupancy cases? Sorry for the repost, but the past responses were deleted for some reason
I was looking to see if anyone had any recommendations to share for a laywer who has an expertise in the area of owner…
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menierchoc
in Renovation 12 years ago
Rainfall head shower bath for sale
Solid brass, wall mount, porcelain handles, $500 or best offer
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radigal
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Two Antique Lighting Fixtures - Gas Converted to Electric
Hello I’ve got two beautiful antique lighting fixtures from my brownstone in Park Slope. I’d like to sell them and would much appreciate any feedback…
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hawaiismurf
in Renovation 12 years ago
Salvage?
I am soon to embark on a renovation – the existing house has kitchen appliances and washer / dryer that are in working order (just…
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lenm
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 1 month ago
Heating/Cooling/Hot Water System from Scratch
hello. just joined the brownstoner, but have been on the site for some time now, the info here is invaluable, thank you very much to…
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PeterSteinberg
in General Discussion 12 years ago
How much to charge for a photo shoot?
So we’ve been approached for our home to be used for a photo shoot (not a tv commercial — still photography). It’s a major corporation…
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yahem
in Renovation 12 years ago
Need to install a marble fireplace mantle
Hi there – we have a fake mantle top over our real fireplace, and want to install a marble one, old or new, just one…
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