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sobrooklyn
in Quality of Life 13 years and 4 months ago
Renting out Home for Film/TV Use
Hello–Does anyone know about renting out your home for use in film and tv shows? I noticed that Corcoran has a listing for this. I…
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mcll
in Landlord 13 years and 4 months ago
Lease for Garden Apartment
Hi We are about to sign a lease with a prospective tenant. Everything looks good. He is single, a professional, has great references and credit.…
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bububu
in Mortgage 13 years and 5 months ago
mortgage modification
Anyone did or in process of mortgage modification? We like to know the details. It sounds too good to be true,,, Please give me feedback.…
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pdmlash
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
Exterior painting and woodwork on Tudor
I need to change rotten wood and paint the exterior of our tudor home. Any recommends for contractors? Any recommendations greatly appreciated!
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t281
in Landscaping 13 years and 4 months ago
Back yard work gravel and astro turf
We have a plan of what we want done we just need someone knowledgable who can basically level our back yard and install a framed…
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afrochic
in Construction 13 years and 5 months ago
Recommendations for contractors who specialize in roof decks
Hello all! My 10-unit co-op in the landmarked section of Fort Greene is hoping to build a roof deck on top of our building in…
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brooklynmaterials
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
Wood reclaimed from old bowling alley lanes - for counter, table, desk, bar, etc.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f673bc3e7a30-.jpg We have a few pieces left so posting one last time… Salvaged sections of old bowling lane floor from a closed down bowling alley…
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berniceshola
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
removing a wall on parlor floor?
I’d love to hear from anyone who has had experience removing a load-bearing wall between a rear parlor and side room. Experiences? Recommendations? Costs? Any…
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megannyc
in Architecture 13 years and 4 months ago
Architect and General Contractor?
For a small renovation of an apartment (built-in cabinetry, some new lighting, new runtal heaters, new doors and baseboards, new closet work, total scope around…
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kidbklyn
in Furnace Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Chair repair
Where can I get a good quality desk chair recained?
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Kateruba
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 4 months ago
Glass floor deck? Those with steel decks - do you have light blockage issues?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7dc1b32681f-.jpg Hello everyone, I am in the beginning stages of planning to build a deck on the back of my house. My yard already faces…
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kls
in Pest Control 13 years and 4 months ago
Termites and neighbors
I just found termites in our garden apt kitchen, which is an extension. Last fall my neighbor told me they were tearing down their wood…
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anonymous
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Brownstone doors
Anyone have a good recommendation on where to go for new brownstone doors? Something traditional? Cost?
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kls
in Pest Control 13 years and 4 months ago
Termites and neighbors
I just found termites in our garden apt kitchen, which is an extension. Last fall my neighbor told me they were tearing down their wood…
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oncewas
in Financial Services 13 years and 7 months ago
Great mortgage broker
I have just signed the papers for a refinance that I have tried and failed three times since 2009 to get done (through Chase -…
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johnmarsh
in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago
Who is the best and Affordable Topsoil.
_**Hi Friends!**_ As we have discussed a lot of time but could not find the correct answer. So here i come again with my question…
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johnmarsh
in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago
Who is the best and Affordable Topsoil.
_**Hi Friends!**_ As we have discussed a lot of time but could not find the correct answer. So here i come again with my question…
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clintonstbh
in Landscaping 13 years and 4 months ago
Hot tub?
This may sound crazy but has anyone in the Brownstoner community installed a hot tub in their backyard? Or know someone who has? I have…
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