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in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
fireplace frame needs repair...do I need framer?
I recently purchased a small row house in South Slope. The hearth of the fireplace has cracked. It is located on the ground floor. A…
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M
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Bosch condensing boiler
Im looking to purchase the Bosch Therm C 1050 ES NG to substitute a triangle tube excellnce PE 100 that seems too big. any opinion on…
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ari11210
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago
How is the Park Slope 2 bedroom market lately?
Hello all, I’ve been trying to sell my 2 bedroom co-op apt in a great center slope location for the last few months (with a broker),…
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bedstuywalla
in Electricians 13 years and 10 months ago
Advice on Electrical estimate?
I’m about to buy a brownstone that needs some standard electrical upgrading including: * installation of 100 amp 208 volts 20 circuit panel box *…
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palma
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
Heating System Overhaul
Does a landlord need to obtain a work permit to break though walls, replace pipes throughout building and install new boiler?
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bk_homeslice
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Thoughts on renovating this house
Hey everyone, I am on a quest to buy a house in brooklyn and I came across this house: http://corcoran.com/property/listing.aspx?Region=NYC&ListingID=2046052 Eventhough it’s listed as a…
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deanbh
in Demolition 13 years and 10 months ago
need garbage bin enclosure demo'd and carted away
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e35aef48f1a3-.jpg Hi, I need a quote to break up and cart away this old timber garbage container. Its about 8ft x 2ft x 2ft. We…
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guest4
in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago
Free - Farrow and Ball paint samples
I have: Pointing, Blackened, Pale Hound. I only used a tiny portion of each sample pot. Free pickup from UWS or I’ll ship to you…
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guest4
in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago
Free - Farrow and Ball paint samples
I have: Pointing, Blackened, Pale Hound. I only used a tiny portion of each sample pot. Free pickup from UWS or I’ll ship to you…
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kms_bkyn
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
ISO a barn door installer
I’d like to have a barn door installed on a wall that includes two doorways on the same wall in my apartment. We have two…
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cm
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
fireplace frame needs repair...do I need framer?
I recently purchased a small row house in South Slope. The hearth of the fireplace has cracked. It is located on the ground floor. A…
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gpoint
in Financial Services 13 years and 10 months ago
FHA mortgage rates after Aug 2nd
Any insight on how much rates could possibly jump? I’m hearing FHA rates could go above 7% immediately. Is this true or fear mongering ??
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kprestek
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
Rebuilding Hallway Cabinets -- how much should I expect to pay?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e3340bb3ef91-.jpg We have a cheaply made set of cabinets in our hallway that we’d like to replace with better built-ins. The space is about 10…
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realestate
in Environmental and Green Design 13 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen Counters you love (not polished granite)?
We need to choose kitchen countertops for townhouse we are renovating. Budget is modest but we also want something durable/relatively easy to maintain. Aesthetically, we…
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kprestek
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
How to Remove Craptastic Manufactured Wood Floor?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e33423d8821f-.jpg The previous owner installed ugly fake wood flooring in the closet before he built some decent wooden shelves on top of it. I’d like…
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kprestek
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
Rebuilding Hallway Cabinets -- how much should I expect to pay?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e3340bb3ef91-.jpg We have a cheaply made set of cabinets in our hallway that we’d like to replace with better built-ins. The space is about 10…
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intheair
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 10 months ago
Would like to refinance, need a broker
I own a mixed use building and would like to refinance it. I need the interest deduction. Anyone recommend a good Mortgage broker? One that…
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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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anonymous
in Brownstoner 13 years and 10 months ago
Dramatic increase in rent - how much notice is required?
I live in a one bedroom apartment brownstone apartment with my boyfriend. We received an email from our landlord this Tuesday saying that she plans to…
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liz
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
anyone interested in purchasing a salvaged hallway mirror?
my neighbor’s selling an original full length brownstone hallway mirror. anyone interested? Photos and more info available at: http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/fuo/2518844224.html
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