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elm_bk
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 1 month ago
ISO person/info to clear out an overgrown back yard
Hi – We finally moved in to our South Slope frame house. The backyard hasn’t been tended in *years* – but I hear tell there…
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sean910
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Treehouse Permit
I was wondering if anyone has information on getting a permit to build a treehouse or what constitutes a structure that must have a permit…
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deebee
in Mortgage 13 years and 1 month ago
Closing costs on a house in Brooklyn
I recently had an estimate on closing costs done by a mortgage broker. The theoretical numbers we used was a two family house at 700k…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 1 month ago
Green kitchen cabinets/appliances and decks - sourcing and ideas sought
I’m exploring finding “green” or environmentally friendly cabinets and appliances for a kitchen and steel deck I’m putting in, and would love to hear from…
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concernedcitizenofgowanus
in Exterminator 13 years and 1 month ago
I think I see live termite activity in my basement.
First time homeowner here. Bought my two family, wooden frame townhouse last summer in the Gowanus. Never noticed any termite activity until this month. Who…
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NorthSleeper
in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago
restoring iron gate?
Hi there – does anyone know of a good iron worker or business that come come and restore our iron gate (under the stoop) to…
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kwar228
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 1 month ago
Who painted your brownstone facade
I know there is a strong anti brownstone painting contingent here, but I’m never ever going to pay 60,000$ to get our building re brownstoned.…
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stephanie
in Inspection 13 years and 1 month ago
House on a slope from front to back
I’m interested in a 100-year-old frame house. Unfortunately it slopes from front to back. It’s definitely noticeable. The other frame houses in the row also…
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bobjohn
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 1 month ago
DOB definition of
Hi, I will participate in “Habitat for Humanity” building project and just received a message, that I will need to wear “work boots”. Aparently DOB…
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guikazoid
in Exterminator 13 years and 2 months ago
Found signs of termites on 1 of our beams - recommendations?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ffae5f82e248-.jpg Hello, can someone recommend someone to treat and help prevent future termites? The house is in South Slope. What should I ask the exterminators?…
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sean910
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Treehouse Permit
I was wondering if anyone has information on getting a permit to build a treehouse or what constitutes a structure that must have a permit…
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466dad
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 1 month ago
Painter / Plasterwork Reco - Jamie Grubb
We just hired Jamie Grubb (jamie.grubb@gmail.com) to repaint / restore one floor of our house and were thrilled with how it turned out. Great craftsmanship,…
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lydiacaitlin
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 1 month ago
Good concrete company to redo driveway and garden walls?
I’m looking for someone to redo the concrete in my long driveway and front sidewalk. I also need long concrete garden walls built, and a…
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msmahoney
in Exterminator 13 years and 1 month ago
Neighbors & Bedbugs
Hi – The Brownstoner community has helped me with a few different issues in the past, so I’m hoping you’ll pull though with this tough…
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hj55
in Building Code 13 years and 2 months ago
Yet Another C of O Quandary
Hi Everyone, I’m trying to go into contract on a brownstone represented and set-up as a 3 family (3 boilers, 3 gas meters etc.). It…
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luckyanchor
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
Can anyone recommend an architect, structural engineer, and contractor who can renovate the basement floor of a brownstone in clinton hill?
It would include putting in glass doors in rear, deck extending out of parlor, moving kicthen from one wall to the other, and replacing floors.…
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rafaelhaney
in Cellar 13 years and 1 month ago
What are some high quality camping hammock brands?
Hello friends, It needs to be portable and I would prefer two persons with rain-guard and mosquito Net. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Regards…
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rafaelhaney
in Cellar 13 years and 1 month ago
What are some high quality camping hammock brands?
Hello friends, It needs to be portable and I would prefer two persons with rain-guard and mosquito Net. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Regards…
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deebee
in Mortgage 13 years and 1 month ago
Closing costs on a house in Brooklyn
I recently had an estimate on closing costs done by a mortgage broker. The theoretical numbers we used was a two family house at 700k…
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deebee
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 2 months ago
Can anyone recommend a real estate lawyer for a first-time buyer looking for a 2-family property?
Long time lurker and first time poster here. I’ve searched the forum without much luck.. just wondering if anyone has glowing recommendations for someone in…
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