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radhika
in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago
Have you seen an orange tabby? (Bed-Stuy)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506c58bed8896-.jpg Mello disappeared from the backyards on Halsey, btw Bedford and Nostrand Aves. He is a 7-year old ginger tabby with a bruised face and…
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minasimon
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 10 months ago
2nd Boiler Addition Change CO of 1 Family?
We’ve lived in our 1-family four story home for 2 years now and finally have a chance to change from an oil to gas boiler. Our…
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classicair
in Electricians 12 years and 10 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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BobMarvin
in History 12 years and 10 months ago
Did you see the article about the Pr0spect-Lefferts Gardens Historic District in yesterday,s NYT?
From Sunday’s NYT Metro section: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/07/nyregion/an-oasis-of-brownstones-and-rastafarian-gear-in-brooklyn.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y&_r=0
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spoons99
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Landmark approval for roof repairs?
We live in the Clinton Hill HD and our house needs some major repair work to the roof. My question is this – does anyone…
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Nobrokersplease
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 10 months ago
Selling a large chandelier perfect for a brownstone
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506de96ea9a1e-.jpg Any thoughts on a way to sell a large bronze and alabster european made chandelier that is currently in the parlor of my brownstone? …
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whatwouldbabsdo
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 10 months ago
Can I get my credit fee back after realtor severely botches application?
We have learned that the listing agent misrepresented us as no-credit-havin’, not-enough-money-makin’ deadbeats to the landlord of an apartment we LOVED. He did this by…
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sunsetparkguy
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 10 months ago
Seeking contractor recommendation for bluestone patio and retaining wall project
I’ve been using a contractor but am not pleased with his sense of aesthetics and technical abilities. Does anyone have a recommendation for a professional…
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ps158
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen Renovation Contractor Recommendation with Before and After Photo
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/507190d4ed64c-.jpg We’ve been meaning to write this post for some time, as we feel indebted to Brownstoner and fellow posters in helping us with all…
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imini
in Exterminator 12 years and 10 months ago
ext. for pests bothering kids at night besides bed bugs?
Our new apartment was fairly dusty when we moved in and our 4 year old seemed to be getting bites of some sort at night…
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yoa
in Television 13 years ago
TV Antenna Installation
I want to install an outdoor TV antenna on my roof. Any recommendations for installers?
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BklynDahl
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 10 months ago
Handyperson recs
I am looking for a handy-person who is reliable, reasonable, and able to complete a number of fairly small but diverse jobs (in a park…
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Master Plvmber
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
Hot water boilers and systems
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5068a07a04380-.jpg Often, the best way to heat a building is by warming water and moving it gently through pipes and radiators to portioned areas of…
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marshling
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 10 months ago
Wood frame house inspector..
We are bidding on a woodframe house in Kensington and if all goes well we want to line up a home inspector who is familiar…
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xistent
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 10 months ago
Cypress Leyland Tree Not Good For Small Garden?
In the very small garden area in front of our brownstone, last year I planted a Cypress Leyland next to 2 blue Junipers to form…
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whaaaaaaaat
in Doors 12 years and 10 months ago
I'm looking for a company to handle simple window (metal frame) and door (wooden frame) repairs. Any recommendations?
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anotherposter
in Decorative 12 years and 10 months ago
house numbers
I want to get some nice stickers with our house number and the street (both for aesthetic reasons with the space we have to put…
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jmjen47
in Architecture 12 years and 10 months ago
Mulling over gut renovation...
There’s such good advice on this site that I thought I’d throw out my scenario. My husband and I are looking for a townhome that…
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