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thwackamole
in Mortgage 13 years and 3 months ago
So Long -- Off To Harlem!
I’ve followed Brownstoner for 6 years, and almost bought a house across the street from him. I’ve enjoyed my three decades in Brooklyn, but at…
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katesuth
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Construction Generator Noise - How much is too much?
There is construction of a private home going on in a formerly vacant lot two doors away from our building. The construction has been going…
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starfish11040
in Sewer 13 years and 3 months ago
Backyard is flooding. Need recommendation for drain installer.
Water is pouring into the garden level back apartment. Need the right person come over and to advise on a solution and give me a…
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eman134
in Garden 13 years and 3 months ago
how about these peonies?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fba78d57d663-.jpg peonies, irises, lilacs hitting their prime…roses to follow
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kissiffer4
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Getting new layer put on roof - would like to add a roof/modular deck...advice needed
Hi, We have a small roof leak and it has forced our hand to get a new layer put on the roof. The roof was…
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areved
in Architecture 13 years and 3 months ago
Landmark Committee
We are looking to buy an apartment in a Landmarked neighborhood. The apartment comes with undeveloped air rights in a brownstone building. Currently, the existing…
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poise
in Pest Control 13 years and 3 months ago
Termite chemicals
For termite control around a brownstone foundation two exterminators have recommended two different chemicals — cypermethrin vs. Phantom (chlorfenapyr). Can anyone speak to the merits…
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poise
in Pest Control 13 years and 3 months ago
Termite chemicals
For termite control around a brownstone foundation two exterminators have recommended two different chemicals — cypermethrin vs. Phantom (chlorfenapyr). Can anyone speak to the merits…
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areved
in Architecture 13 years and 3 months ago
Landmark Committee
We are looking to buy an apartment in a Landmarked neighborhood. The apartment comes with undeveloped air rights in a brownstone building. Currently, the existing…
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mystiky
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Can someone tell me about "concrete flushing" for my future terrace?
I live in Midwood, Brooklyn, and a number of years ago when we redid our house, we prepared the house for a future terrace in…
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anton
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
Selling Almost New Blanco Stainless Steel Sink
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb98bb70d29e-.jpg We are selling an almost new undermount Blanco Precision 30″ x 17″ x 10″ deep stainless steel sink. Undermount clips included, drain is not…
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fhtudor
in Foundation 13 years and 3 months ago
Termite damage
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb995ae76f1a-.jpg Hi All, first time posting to the forum and would love to get some termite advice from those who’ve had experience. We’re about to…
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fhtudor
in Foundation 13 years and 3 months ago
Termite damage
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb995ae76f1a-.jpg Hi All, first time posting to the forum and would love to get some termite advice from those who’ve had experience. We’re about to…
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anton
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
Selling Almost New Blanco Stainless Steel Sink
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb98bb70d29e-.jpg We are selling an almost new undermount Blanco Precision 30″ x 17″ x 10″ deep stainless steel sink. Undermount clips included, drain is not…
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asimplenoise
in Conversion 13 years and 3 months ago
Converting a 'so-so' 3 family to a 1 family
Was wondering if anyone could help me understand a range of cost to convert a row house set up as 3 apartments into a nice…
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lockey2k
in Inspection 13 years and 3 months ago
What you did or wish you did before purchasing a brownstone?
Thanks in advance for all your help. Long time reader, first time poster. I am in the process of considering to purchase a brownstone/building either…
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chelseagirl
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 3 months ago
EXPANDING DOORWAY, ADDING DOOR--??
hello. we want to expand the doorway to the living room of our brownstone (it is very narrow and looks weird), and add french doors…
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vttobk
in Radiators 13 years and 3 months ago
Original cast iron in wall radiators for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb7e135e8b24-.jpg Five in wall cast iron radiators for sale as brownstone renovation underway. 31 X 20 X 5.5″, 44.5 X 20 X5.5″, 36 X 20…
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