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greencat
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Maple flooring?
Are there any particularly issues around Maple as a floor choice (vs. Oak for example)? (WIll be for a rental..) Many thanks! Catherine
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dtracy
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Vibrations and Squishy Floors
My partner and I recently purchased a renovated townhouse that is relatively close to the BQE. Although we absolutely love our new home, we do…
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grimacenyc
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
1880s Park Slope Carriage/Townhouse salvage / antiques FOR SALE: 2 marble mantles, roof cornice, 1880's carriage house wooden door, tin ceiling, vintage armoire, stove, etc
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb08311dc4a2-processed-httpslh6googleusercontentcom-DjLkt6XB5WATvjxYb_8awIAAAAAAAAF2cdCuVjGRTL3ks576P1160840jpg.jpg Hello, I have the following architectural salvage items / antiques for sale from an 1880’s Park Slope townhouse and carraige house. Please email me…
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Registering your house with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
We bought a house last August and I recently found out that you’re supposed to register it annually with the HPD (cost is $13). Have…
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nyteacher
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Backyard shed issue
We bid on a house that had a neighbor’s shed’s overhang about ten inches over the property line. On advicement, we didn’t want to close…
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pwhite
in Brownstoner 14 years and 2 months ago
Forum RSS
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rstank
in Government 13 years and 3 months ago
Fighting Department of Sanitation Fine
Our building was hit with a Department of Sanitation fine for cardboard incorrectly disposed of on the sidewalk. The trash was the work of a…
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mendeldave
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Adding a fireplace
Does anyone know if it is possible to add a WB fireplace to an aparement? Some of my friends in Amsterdamn added one to their…
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tapioca2
in Cellar 13 years and 3 months ago
Hello all, can anyone tell me how much it should/would cost to remove abestos installtion from 18 linear feet of cellar pipes? Thanks
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stonetree
in Quality of Life 13 years and 3 months ago
Advise on how to deal w wood burning restaurant smell?
Hello Brownstoners, I live in Clinton Hill and a new place (Speedy Romeo) opened on our corner that does wood burning pizza. The woodburning oder…
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windsorknot
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 8 months ago
DOB Domino Effect
Long story short… I had an electrician move my electrical meters to the outside of my building. During the DOB inspection, the inspector issued a…
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bontheblock
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Faux Brownstone Repair??
My facade needs some serious repairs and honestly, spending thirty or fourthy thousand dollars is not even close to be in my budget. The worst…
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nona525
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 3 months ago
Spa Tub Choice?
Thank you for the help with clawfoots (that one is for me). Hubby wants a spa tub, probably with jets. Would very much appreciate advice…
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brooklynbemused
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 3 months ago
Slightly off topic... Miele vacuum recommendation anyone?
Hi I would like to buy a Miele cannister vacuum – one of the cheaper ones for less than $500\. There are many models in…
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psloper
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 3 months ago
Anyone has any update on the Gowanus Whole Food?
Anyone has any update on the Gowanus Whole Food?
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psloper
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 3 months ago
Anyone has any update on the Gowanus Whole Food?
Anyone has any update on the Gowanus Whole Food?
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joules
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 3 months ago
Seller's Broker Vs. Buyer's Broker- Advice??
We’ve been looking to purchase in Bed Stuy, and are a little confused as to how brokerage works in the area. From what we’ve found,…
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grimacenyc
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
1880s Park Slope Carriage/Townhouse salvage / antiques FOR SALE: 2 marble mantles, roof cornice, 1880's carriage house wooden door, tin ceiling, vintage armoire, stove, etc
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb08311dc4a2-processed-httpslh6googleusercontentcom-DjLkt6XB5WATvjxYb_8awIAAAAAAAAF2cdCuVjGRTL3ks576P1160840jpg.jpg Hello, I have the following architectural salvage items / antiques for sale from an 1880’s Park Slope townhouse and carraige house. Please email me…
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