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coopfornow
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 4 months ago
Coop building heat solutions
Hello all Can anybody recommend a plumbing/heating systems company to troubleshoot issues in a 100 apartments coop building? I know this is a Brownstoner forum,…
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basmagbr
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 4 months ago
For Sale: Some beautiful old bricks
We have a huge amount of bricks leftover from our home renovation. $125\. Price is negotiable. Thanks, Anna
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afrodytka8585
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 4 months ago
ISO Landscaper on a tight budget
I am looking for a good landscaper to help fix up our back garden and is willing to work on a low budget. We are…
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jaimekarate
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 4 months ago
LOOKING FOR A COOP MANAGER/ PROPERTY MANAGER
LOOKING FOR A COOP MANAGER/ PROPERTY MANAGER Hi All, Any recommendations for a property manger (super) for a small 6 unit Coop Brownstone in Fort…
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Improving French through the Art
Hello, My name is Aurélien, a 32 year-old French visual artist living in New York. I propose an original method to learn and perfect French:…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 4 months ago
Recommendations for Kitchen Counter Installers And thoughts on granite?
Any recommendations for kitchen counter installers in or around Brooklyn? Thinking of honed granite, or limestone. Lots has changed since we used Corian which was…
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amwoah
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 4 months ago
Letter of Consent from Wells Fargo
Our coop recognition agreement requires a letter of consent from Wells Fargo if we are to take out a HELOC. We have been struggling for…
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xchx
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 4 months ago
FOR SALE: Large Wall Mount Ikea Hemnes Medicine Cabinet
We bought this medicine cabinet for our renovation and it turned out to be too big. We already put it together. It costs $140, asking…
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miss718
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 4 months ago
Condo Conversion: anyone do one?
I told my sister I would ask here. She’s an empty nester and is thinking about turning her brownstone into 2 condos. She’s meeting with…
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jb1984
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Safety of Stuyvesant Heights Block
Hello! I’m entirely new to NYC, and will be likely moving to 79 Stuyvesant Ave in Brooklyn in mid-Feb. My question: a cursory search online…
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Looking to rent on Lexington and Stuyvesant - Is this a good block?
Please help with any experience or knowledge you have. Thanks!
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Dirt Removal
I have a very large mound of dirt I’d like to remove from my back yard. I’ve got some of it in bags already and…
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landlord
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 1 month ago
Legal rent increase for change of roommate in a rent stabilized building
I have 2 roommates occupy one apartment. One of those roommates who has been living in the apartment for 2 years is leaving. The remaining…
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redasch
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Replacing Old Coal Shoot Cover - access to basement
Does anyone know who would build a cover for the old coal shoot (basement access) in the front of the brownstones? I have built two…
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dougj99
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Rats or squirrels in the ceiling?
Hello, For the past week I’ve heard rodents in the first floor ceiling (2nd floor floor) and the basement ceiling (first floor floor)- no evidence…
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agwolfe194
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Quick and Affordable Garbage Pick Up Services
Hi, I am looking for a reliable garbage company in Scarborough for picking up unwanted clutter from my house. I need the garbage pickup services,…
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nodapic
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Backyard Fencing
Hi, We are in the process of renovating our brownstone and we are about to start with the garden/Backyard. It is a typical Brooklyn Brownstone…
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mykonos
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Bluestone slabs
I will have several bluestone/slate slabs available from my renovating my brownstone in Brooklyn. They were in front sidewalk and rear yard. Does anyone know…
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