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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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jen1279
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Water feed valve leak issue from boiler
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50eaf2ab5e234-.png I am having an issue with small leaks from the boiler used in our building. The leaks seems to be coming from the air…
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molly160
in Appraisals 12 years and 5 months ago
Park Slope Rental Broker?
Hey All, Can anyone recommend a great rental broker that specializes in the Park Slope area? Many thanks! Molly
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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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slopette
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 4 months ago
Permits needed for coop renovation?
I am planning a coop renovation which includes a bathroom gut, a cosmetic renovation of the kitchen (including the addition of a dishwasher), plaster work,…
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mikelee516
in Appliances 12 years and 4 months ago
Where is the classifieds section?
Before posting my dryer for sale, I wanted to make sure I would be posting it in the right place or if it’s even welcome.…
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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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hawaiismurf
in General Contractors 12 years and 5 months ago
Townhouse renovation costs - Manhattan vs Brooklyn
Hi, I am evaluating a near-gut renovation for a townhouse in Manhattan (all new mechanicals including wiring, HVaC, plumbing, a rear extension, new windows, doors,…
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odonata
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Is there a good contractor for bluestone sidewalk renovation
Good contractor for bluestone sidewalk repair
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presidentst
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Blue Board w/ Veneer Plaster Installers?
Hi, any recommendations for someone in Brooklyn that can install blue board with veneer plaster vs regular dry wall? see: http://www.bobvila.com/articles/361-blueboard-and-veneer-plaster-offer-old-style-look/pages/1 No one I speak…
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carrie m
in Utilities 12 years and 4 months ago
Electricity bills rise after Con Ed installs new meter?
After having relatively stable electricity costs for 6 years, this past year our electricity bills have risen 50%. About a year ago, Con Ed switched…
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slopette
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 4 months ago
Permits needed for coop renovation?
I am planning a coop renovation which includes a bathroom gut, a cosmetic renovation of the kitchen (including the addition of a dishwasher), plaster work,…
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mimimimi
in DIY 12 years and 4 months ago
working with contractor if we want to do some work ourselves
My husband and I are planning to redo our kitchen and bathroom. We are pretty handy and can do some of the work ourselves but…
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newinhh
in Insulation 12 years and 4 months ago
Hydronic radiant heat and solar evacuated tubes
I am renovating a Harlem brownstone and am looking into radiant heat and solar tubes. I am having trouble even locating people who could give…
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jland
in Electricians 12 years and 4 months ago
Is Citi Wide Electric still in business?
We had them do some work in our Brownstone a few years ago, and now we need something attended to. Been leaving messages since the…
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mimimimi
in DIY 12 years and 4 months ago
working with contractor if we want to do some work ourselves
My husband and I are planning to redo our kitchen and bathroom. We are pretty handy and can do some of the work ourselves but…
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bubu
in Tile 12 years and 10 months ago
Bathroom tile installer needed
80-100 subway tile need to be installed in my bathroom. Please share professinal, reasonable tile installer asap. thanks
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andersoncm
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 4 months ago
Property Management
Hi- I am looking for an excellent yet affordable company to manage my small co-op. Does anyone have a company to recommend? Or, the converse,…
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