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vxamzyljeymtrn

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago

Water Damage

I live in a brownstone that has one side exposed.  There is water damage on the exposed wall on the garden level.  The plaster is…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

yoyopa

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago

For Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4df7cfaa5e869-processed-httpimgarchiexpocomimages_aephoto-m2toilet-brush-228557jpg.jpg For Sale new – unused – unmounted Wall-mounted BLOMUS LIQUO porcelain toilet brush (white) (18″H x 5″W x 5.5″D) This toilet cleaning brush mounts…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

erinembry

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 7 months ago

For sale: NEW Hardwood Blinds!!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f11bca4b8f10-.jpg                            Item                            Width    Height    Price   Qty ItemTotal Selling Price #1 2″ Designer Basswood Wood Blinds 28 7/8″ 64 1/4″ $126.84 1…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

elm_bk

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 4 months ago

best source for appliance reviews?

Hi all, Still working on my kitchen! What sites if any have people found good reviews/organization of information about appliances?  I have a fantasy of…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

saar

in Other 13 years and 3 months ago

Recommendation for a buying guide/checklist we should read?

We are taking our first steps in buying a place. Looking for a 2br in Clinton Hill/ Bed Stuy/ Prospect Heights. Anyone has a recommendation…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

rabbit

in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago

renting to tenants without a certificate of occupancy

i own a four story brownstone that doesn’t have a certificate of occupancy (it was built before ’38) but i want to rent the garden…

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M

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 3 months ago

spray paint

Looking for someone to spray paint wood cabinets for a ktichen. Anyone you suggest?

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

Nadya5

in Flooring 14 years ago

Hard Wood Floor installation?

Can anyone recommend anyone to install hard wood flooring at a decent price?

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

hj55

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Moving a center staircase - what will it take?

Hi Everyone, I am seriously considering making an offer on a 4 story brownstone that has a center staircase on the parlor floor. Unfortunately, the…

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jessicamiriam

in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 3 months ago

I live in a brownstone and our coop is considering changing the carpeting in the common areas. Any recommendations?

The carpet runs through three staircases and four narrow hallways.

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

bbmarket

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 3 months ago

Staircase builder

We are considering a condo combination with the unit upstairs. Looking for reccomendations on a staircase builder. There is also a bathroom gut as part…

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M

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 3 months ago

spray paint

Looking for someone to spray paint wood cabinets for a ktichen. Anyone you suggest?

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iametis

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

Foundation Wateproofing

Can the forum recommend a contractor for wet foundation in basement — need to address the following items and determine if we are addressing the problem…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

cyrusrugs

in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 6 months ago

how to maintain expensive rugs?

Can you provide me some tips for routine care for longevity of our expensive rugs?

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

ejalbk

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 3 months ago

Hiring a Broker to Sell a Multi-Family?

I need to hire a broker to sell a multi-family building for an estate. Firstly, in terms of marketing, what is it reasonable to expect…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

teepeeteee

in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 4 months ago

Boiler & Hot Water Heater Replacement

I am planning on replacing both our boiler and hot water heater this summer and am looking for some recomendations / resources for some high…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

smorales

in Other 13 years and 3 months ago

buying a brownstone

We just moved to NY (from Ca.) and are new to the brownstone market. What sort of things should we know and look out for??

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xistent

in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago

SEARCHING FOR PAVERS

Im looking for some pavers to make a small area in garden, approximately 50 square feet. Anybody have any pavers or stones they want to…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

saar

in Other 13 years and 3 months ago

Recommendation for a buying guide/checklist we should read?

We are taking our first steps in buying a place. Looking for a 2br in Clinton Hill/ Bed Stuy/ Prospect Heights. Anyone has a recommendation…

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Bar

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 4 months ago

Need Exterior Painter Recommendation

Hi Brownstoner Community I have wood steps that need to be sanded and repainted.  Does anyone have any recommendations for me as to painters to…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

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