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cookbooks

in Real Estate - General 12 years and 1 month ago

55 Berry in Williamsburg

Has anyone lived or rented in this building? Looks like there are a few recent sales, and 1E is on the market, now. I found…

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pb

in Antiques 12 years and 1 month ago

FS: Large antique entryway mirror

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51b14dfbe1b94-.jpg This is a beautiful large antique wood, beveled glass wall mirror. Dimensions — 48″ wide x 62′ tall. 53″ wide at top. Was used…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

poise

in Insurance 12 years and 1 month ago

have concerns about my homeowners insurance

I’m renewing my policy with Brownstoners.  I have a brownstone, one half of which I occupy and one half  is rented.  I have some concerns…

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themetron

in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 1 month ago

Bushwick median home prices

According to the article linked to below, “median home prices in Bushwick have more than doubled, from $300,000 in the third quarter of 2010 to…

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Lurker

in Building Code 12 years and 1 month ago

Legal basement--or make it legal?

Longtime listener, first time caller. We’re in the process of buying a 1910 house that has no CofO, is a legal 2 family. It is…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

gracemark

in Foundation 12 years and 1 month ago

need to evaluate problem with flooding in basement apartment with an expert, any recommendations?

I have an empty lot next to me, in the rain my sump pump broke and water entered my tenet’s apartment, the laminate flooring needs…

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keal66

in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago

For Sale Boiler

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51be7bcf883b5-.jpg Enter Your Question

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

Lurker

in Building Code 12 years and 1 month ago

Legal basement--or make it legal?

Longtime listener, first time caller. We’re in the process of buying a 1910 house that has no CofO, is a legal 2 family. It is…

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jeanmarine2

in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 1 month ago

Raining inside the house during renovation - what next?

I’m mid-renovation and it rained in the middle of our house last week Thursday night when it was pouring.  We had 100+ year old metal…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

bbbb

in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago

579 Jefferson #1: so expensive!

I know Corcoran thinks they can get any amount of money they want, but doesn’t this seem excsessive for a Bed-Stuy one bed 8 blocks…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

bbmarket

in Masonry 12 years and 1 month ago

Pulling Permits - who should do it, how much?

Just received DOB approval on a condo combination (in Brooklyn) project and learned our expeditor’s contract did not include pulling the permits? Who should do…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

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What sheen for ornate ceilings?

We are blessed with the original wedding-cake ceilings in our parlor level. They’re in amazing condition, but it has come time to paint them. We’re…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

easter2013

in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago

What kind of bills can on incur on a two-family house in Bed-Stuy?

Hello. We are first time buyers and moving into a two-family in Bed-Stuy.  We will be renting a floor to some friends of ours for…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

hbranty

in Decks and Porches 12 years and 1 month ago

Do we need permit for replacing roof deck on 2nd flr extension?

Had to remove yea olde wooden deck that came with house to re-seal roof membrane underneath — do we need a permit to replace it? …

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

dnk

in Mortgage 12 years and 1 month ago

refinance -- recommendation

We closed yesterday on a re-financed mortgage:  the new loan is 15 years at 3% as opposed to the 30 year at 5.25% original loan…

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jhx1

in Brownstoner 12 years and 1 month ago

Vibrations on Hicks between Orange and Pineapple

Hi,  I just moved to Hicks between Orange and Pineapple and am noticing very frequent and intrusive rumbling/vibrations. Given both the timbre (very low rumbling) and…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

mousta

in Garden 12 years and 1 month ago

Free Bricks for Patio ~ 270 sq. ft.

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51bb19302150a-.jpg Pick them up and they are yours. They will all be pulled up already. Email genericperson at outlook.com

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jumping

in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago

Rec to remove a wall between kitchen and dining room

Looking for someone to remove the wall between my kitchen and dining room in a 20 foot wide 1915 row house. Someone who can add…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

panda10

in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 5 months ago

Quiet PTAC? Possible?

I have 5 Islandair PTAC and the noise is pretty bad.  Not so much during the winter, but in the summer the compressor is really…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

dylan621

in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 3 months ago

Supply Air Vent Sounds Like Airplane Taking Off

Some of the supply air vents in our apartment are really loud when the central A/C or heat kicks on.  Is there anything I can…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

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