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VAtoBK
in Appliances 12 years and 1 month ago
Garden Rental - Appliance recommendations
My husband and I are preparing to do a substantial renovation on a P. Heights townhouse and we will be adding a rental apartment on…
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kls
in DIY 12 years and 1 month ago
Painting Stainless Steel Railings?
Has anyone tried painting smooth, shiny, stainless steel railings (outdoor)? We may not be able to replace them for a while and I’d really love…
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kls
in DIY 12 years and 1 month ago
Painting Stainless Steel Railings?
Has anyone tried painting smooth, shiny, stainless steel railings (outdoor)? We may not be able to replace them for a while and I’d really love…
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joymesser
in DIY 12 years and 1 month ago
Refinance Recommendation
_I closed on a mortgage refinance of my 2 family brownstone at a rate of 3.75% for a 30 year fixed mortgage – a rate…
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Whitestoner
in Appliances 12 years and 1 month ago
Lost 1 year old Boy Black Lab named TY. Clinton Hill Fort Greene
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c3184707a8c-.jpg My friends dog ran away last night in Fort Greene Park.. They live close to Speedy Romeo. If you have seen this dog, please…
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jtv
in Antiques 12 years and 1 month ago
Need Second Opinion for Basement Flooding Issue
We need a second opinion for a flooding issue in the (recently dug out and finished) basement of a 3-story rowhouse in Carroll Gardens near…
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andecross
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 1 month ago
Renter's question regarding paint and primer
I am moving across the hall to a bigger apartment, and just as I did for my current apartment (which I’ve only lived in a…
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misconformist
in Mortgage 12 years and 1 month ago
Looking for a lender on Mixed-Use Property?
Anyone know a good bank or mortgage broker to work with on the purchse of a mixed-use property. We have a significant downpayment but so…
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dave1718
in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago
I Highly Recommend Eco Brooklyn as a Green Builder
I wanted to recommend Eco Brooklyn as a great Green Building Consultant and insulation specialist. I am a developer with several properties, one of which…
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briank
in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago
carpeting rule enforcement beyond condo by-laws
The provision that all floors above the 1st should have at least 80% of the area carpeted is a rule that is recorded on many…
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pdiddy
in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago
Install a portable A/C unit into a casement window
Any recommendations on how to install a portable A/C unit into a casement window? Do I need to buy or make a piece? Any recommendation…
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aldenprent
in Building Code 12 years and 1 month ago
What security systems should I install?
1. Hello there! I’m really excited because I’m having my very own house built in a few months but I still have a lot of…
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misconformist
in Mortgage 12 years and 1 month ago
Looking for a lender on Mixed-Use Property?
Anyone know a good bank or mortgage broker to work with on the purchse of a mixed-use property. We have a significant downpayment but so…
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andecross
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 1 month ago
Renter's question regarding paint and primer
I am moving across the hall to a bigger apartment, and just as I did for my current apartment (which I’ve only lived in a…
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basementbound
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Looking for a good DOB expeditor
Can anyone recommend a good DOB expeditor for brownstone renovation in Brooklyn? It is an SRO-2 family conversion. What was your experience with them? Cost?
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 1 month ago
kitchen ceiling drop code in multi family?
I need a little help …. is it mandatory to drop the ceiling in the kitchen area by 12″ in a 3 family for fire…
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kgriffin
in Foundation 12 years and 1 month ago
Underpinning: Buying An old Brooklyn Two Family. Need to know if underpinning done correctly
Like most other houses in Brooklyn, this house is >100 years old. It was recently renovated – decent job – not a stellar one. But…
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basementbound
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Looking for a good DOB expeditor
Can anyone recommend a good DOB expeditor for brownstone renovation in Brooklyn? It is an SRO-2 family conversion. What was your experience with them? Cost?
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