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jaymo888
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 3 months ago
Future New Developments?
Does anyone know where I can find schedule of when and where new developments would be complete and ready for sale in Brooklyn? I’m looking…
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nf85
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Refinished parquet coming up--normal?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e71771c48eb-.jpg Hi, all, Our floors were refinished 5 months ago–two coats of regular poly and then one matte–and I noticed about a month later that…
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mamalove
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 3 months ago
Radiant flooring in bathrooms or not?
I’m amazed I haven’t asked more questions to this forum as we’ve been renovating our brownstone. It has pumping steam heat throughout, although we’re building…
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architerp
in For Sale 13 years and 3 months ago
Items for Sale
I have a few things for sale. If interested, please let me know. How do I post links? A brand new in box Fresca White…
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ladhalsey
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 4 months ago
electrician, plaster, finish carpenter - in that order?
Hi, I am exposing my vulnerable underbelly of novice posting this question. I am the new owner of a cheap-skate coop renovation from the 1980s. …
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guineapig36
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Frame house 2nd floor bedroom weight load
There’s a wrought iron bed I’d like to buy for a small bedroom on the 2nd floor of our 100+ yrs old frame house in…
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phenotis
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 3 months ago
House cleaner, Downtown Brooklyn
Can anyone recommend someone to clean my apartment in Downtown Brooklyn? Thanks!
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lmbzfksl
in Conversion 13 years and 3 months ago
Sprinklers
Hi , do you need to install sprinklers when converting an SRO to 2 family? I don’t know the width of the street but would…
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classicair
in Electricians 13 years and 6 months ago
Air conditioner
I am new to this forum, but not new to rving. I bought a new (left over)2010 Wildcat 5th wheel, the 32bh2b. The problem I…
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mcll
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
looking for a good reliable electricain
Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…
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mcll
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
electrcian
Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…
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stickerhappy
in Insurance 13 years and 4 months ago
Good insurance for small multifamily in PS?
Our current plan is ending this year- any recs for a good insurance company for a small 6 family multi-family in Park Slope, Brooklyn? Any…
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sunny4
in Doors 13 years and 3 months ago
Antique Wood & Glass Entry Door
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e73eb0e6a15-.jpg Amazing antique wood & glass entry door for sale. Size is 33 1/4 x 89 inches. Original beveled glass, handset and old world details…
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lvgnyc
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 3 months ago
What's Up with the Clock at the Corner of Flatbush & St. Marks Avenue?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e37781953e2-.jpg This beautiful old Verdin post clock has been stuck at 3:38 for some time now, and just yesterday I noticed that the clock is…
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kiki
in Heating 13 years and 3 months ago
Anyone on the HomeServe SErvice Plan (formerly National Grid) and would you recommend it?
What services have you used?
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nf85
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Refinished parquet coming up--normal?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e71771c48eb-.jpg Hi, all, Our floors were refinished 5 months ago–two coats of regular poly and then one matte–and I noticed about a month later that…
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nyflicka
in Accounting 13 years and 3 months ago
Annual Operating costs for a 3-family?
I am trying to get a couple of examples of operating costs for a 3-family – @3000sf. The property in mind is a duplex and…
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brooklyn_dodger
in Insurance 13 years and 3 months ago
Home Insurance denied due to Burglar Bars
My insurance company (State Farm) decided to stop coverage on my 2 family in South Slope unless I remove the conventional burglar bars from the…
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psrookie
in Architecture 13 years and 3 months ago
Feedback on architect estimates and architects that charge flat rate/lower percentage?
We have been meeting with architects to renovate a 2200 sq ft brownstone we are purchasing. We initially had a contractor come and give us…
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