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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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

pwhite

in Brownstoner 14 years and 2 months ago

Forum RSS

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ded748463cc4- Please add an RSS feed for the forum like you had on the old site!

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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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haiderbk

in Retail 13 years and 9 months ago

New organic store

New organic store on corner of Halsey street and Stuyvesant avenue. The prices are very reasonable compare to other places in the area. Talked to…

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kteiro

in Fencing 13 years and 3 months ago

Seeking Garden Fence Recommendations

I need to replace a wooden garden fence. Any recommendations for good fencing contractors?  Thanks!

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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