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Dusting/cleaning decorative wood in brownstone
We just purchased a brownstone with lots of built-ins (ornate mantels, shelves, etc.) and wainscotting and it needs to be cleaned, dusted mainly. We’ve been…
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hchanking
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Is the underlying structure on a unit's balcony or terrace considered condo common area or part of the individual unit's responsibilty for repair?
The exterior facade is considered to be part of the building envelope (common areas) but is the underlying structure for the balconies, common or individual…
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spaceaddict
in Inspection 13 years and 11 months ago
Home Inspection for New Construction - Rand?
I am thinking about purchasing a new constructed property in Bushwick. My major concern is finding out that the property is properly built and not…
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adam_dahill
in Inspection 13 years and 11 months ago
Mold Inspector, any referrals?
I need a mold inspector for one of my clients in Park Slope. Her English isn’t the best so I’m helping her with the legwork.…
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hillel
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 10 months ago
Park Slope - I need to hire somebody to do the sanitation in/out a 4 apts building. Any recommendation
any recommendation for a janitor who could perform these services??
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ari11210
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago
What happens to 'holdover clause' in broker contract if I list FSBO or with another broker?
I am in an exclusive contract with a broker which states that they would be entitled to a commission after the contract expires, if the…
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kvolandes
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 10 months ago
Combining Apartments
Greetings: My wife and I live in a condo that is owned only in my name (Apt #1). Recently we bought the adjacent apartment from…
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Reno2011
in Leisure 13 years and 10 months ago
What to charge movie folks to rent/film in our brownstone for 2 weeks?
Producer and director of mid budget film want to rent our place for two weeks to film a movie. We are allowed to stay in…
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nwilcke
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Any market for a 3 year old boiler?
Hi guys, I had the 60+ year old Weil McClain boiler in my 3 family house replaced in December 2008\. Turns out that the new boiler…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Dusting/cleaning decorative wood in brownstone
We just purchased a brownstone with lots of built-ins (ornate mantels, shelves, etc.) and wainscotting and it needs to be cleaned, dusted mainly. We’ve been…
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guikazoid
in General Contractors 13 years and 10 months ago
Cost of Installing Proper Ventilation in Finished Basement
Community, The basement of the home we are about to close on is completely finished. It has poor ventilation. The boiler room stinks and the “recreational area”…
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ProspectWitch
in Exterminator 13 years and 10 months ago
Exterminating and Re-insulating
This question is sort of two parts, but they are related We have a very bad moth infestation in our attic…two types of moths: indian…
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danm
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
Want free gravel? We ordered too much. You haul it away and it is yours
We had our back patio redone and ordered way too much gravel. Literally a one ton bag is left over. Want it for free? Just…
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anonymous
in Environmental and Green Design 13 years and 10 months ago
Anyone know what is going on with the Gowanus Canal?
I am in contract on a home in the Gowanus and I really love the nabe. It’s got great bars, coffee shops and restaurants and…
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Jrandolph
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago
Whitewashing my brick wall
Im looking for someone who can give me some advice with whitewashing my interior wall or who can recommend someone reputable who does this. Thanks,…
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aravalittle
in Lighting 13 years and 10 months ago
Vintage Lights Leftover From Reno
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e373b2d0c52b-.jpg Hi Everyone, We just finished a big reno and I have a bunch of lights left over if anyone is interested. A couple have…
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guysmiley128
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 10 months ago
Thoughts on Concord Village
I’m thinking of buying in Concord Village and am wondering what people’s experience has been like living there. Pros? Cons? I’ve heard varying things about…
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Nadya5
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Can anyone recommend to me someone to install hardwood flooring?
Hopefully not too expensive.
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