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steveg
in Appliances 12 years and 4 months ago
vibrating water pipes / need a plumber
Hey all – Looking for a plumber to figure out this problem were having in our 4 story house: Over the last 3 months were…
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deancollins
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
Eagle Axiom?? Retractable Insect Screens
Anyone ever seen casement windows with insect screens? I came across these retractable screens but you can really tell what they look like etc. -…
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meme2
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 5 months ago
windows are we and vinyl windows
I have 2 questons any one have an experience with WINDOWS ARE WE? #2 vinyl windows any thoughts we were quoted for a standard window…
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minasimon
in Roofers 12 years and 4 months ago
Realtor Leon MacKenzie/Unique Homes Realty
Has anyone worked with him before. He’s very pleasant but we haven’t been able to get a straight answer from him. Thanks all.
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cgowner
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Certificate of Occupancy Change
I am looking at a one family brownstone that needs a gut reno. I don’t believe it has a C of O as it was built…
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nalusurf
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 4 months ago
Any News on 611 Macon St.??
There was a listing for 611 Macon St about 1 month ago, and it made House of the Day as well. Haven’t seen this listing,…
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RunJoe
in Doors 12 years and 4 months ago
Entry Doors Slam
My entry doors slam like crazy. Like most brownstones, I have 2 sets of entry doors on the parlor level. One set has a square…
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gramercymaam
in Radiators 13 years and 7 months ago
Steam radiators and various parts free to good home
Eight (8) **steam** radiator “Danfoss” controls (Honeywell brand), two column radiators and various radiator valves free to good home. All of these worked when we…
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sophiemc
in Radiators 13 years and 1 month ago
Cast iron steam radiators for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe13971b57d9-.jpg We are renovating our Park Slope brownstone and have 13 cast iron radiators for sale from a steam system. They are in excellent condition…
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cgowner
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Gut Renovation Process
Never having done a gut reno, I am curious about the process. What are the basic steps once you find a brownstone you’re interested in…
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
architects fees - for bidding/visits before hired?
Hi, Is it customary to be charged hours spent by an architect who you do go on to hire for their visiting the site, bidding…
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georgiak
in Inspection 12 years and 4 months ago
Do I need to request a home inspection?
I am bidding on an apartment in a 1915 5-story Co-Op building on Eastern Parkway. The apt. is in amazing condition. Do I need a…
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AstralOil
in Mortgage 12 years and 4 months ago
Escrow shortage
We just got a notice from the bank that our escrow account was short, and in order to put it right it’s going to be…
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shmuliejoe
in Insurance 12 years and 4 months ago
Health Insurance for Household Help
I would like to provide health insurance for a household employee who provides onsite eldercare for a loved one. She makes too much money to…
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bkk
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Minimum Dimensions for "Boiler Room"
I would like to close off my forced air furnace and hot water heater in a separate room so I can use the surrounding area…
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shmuliejoe
in Insurance 12 years and 4 months ago
Health Insurance for Household Help
I would like to provide health insurance for a household employee who provides onsite eldercare for a loved one. She makes too much money to…
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Arkady
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
BID for Park Slope
Does anyoe know if the establishment of a BID tends to discourage street vendors such as book sellers?
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Joanna
in For Sale 12 years and 4 months ago
Rejuvenation "Hawkins" ceiling light fixture for sale
I am selling a nearly-new Rejuvenation “Hawkins” flush mounted fixture with a schoolhouse shade. The fixture is white porcelain and the shade is white. We…
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