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stevecym
in Electricians 13 years and 10 months ago
Search for Licensed Electricians Turns Up Questionable Characters
Dear Brownstoners: The other day a post appeared on this site asking about the cost of electrical upgrades to a house. I responded by…
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antihero
in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago
DOB Inspection
If there are any violations found during DOB Audit Inspection (After construction), will inspector notify right away or i will have to wait for DOB…
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pcvhaiti
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Certificate of Non-harrassment Timing Question
What is a reasonable time period, start to finish, to obtain a certificate of non-harrassment provided everything is very clean (can demonstrate owner occupied for…
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brooklynheightsivyiii
in History 13 years and 10 months ago
Searching for Boerum Hill Article
Over cocktails yesterday evening, a fellow Brooklynite recalled an article in Victoria Magazine about a family who restored a Victorian house in Boerum Hill. She…
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backyard
in Security 13 years and 10 months ago
Home security / wireless
Hello, I know the theme was already discussed in previous posts, but I would like to know your experience with wireless security systems. We have…
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caperdog
in For Sale 13 years and 10 months ago
FS: 2 new in box barnlight electric ceiling fans
we are selling 2 brand new never opened barnlight electric ceiling fans in white. accidentally ordered the wrong model for our needs and would rather…
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gigi.gaur
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Need Advice on a House with a
Where do I even start? We are making an offer on a beautiful brownstone with a reported mold problem. I think it’s gone unchecked for…
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SMR
in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago
Calculating condo replacement cost?
We are in contract for a DUMBO condo and are getting quotes for walls-in (HO6) insurance. As relocating California suburbanites we have no idea how…
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mystiky
in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago
Where can I get moldings for outside wires encosure?
I live in Brooklyn, and on the back of my house, I have 4 wires (all 4 TV related) running down and across. I would…
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gigi.gaur
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Need Advice on a House with a
Where do I even start? We are making an offer on a beautiful brownstone with a reported mold problem. I think it’s gone unchecked for…
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windsorstone
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
any recs for a contractor that specializes in cement floor sealing for a residential space?
i’m moving into an apartment in windsor terrace where there is a cement sub floor and i’d like to have it sealed and shiny 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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dano1182
in Exterminator 13 years and 10 months ago
I have tiny little bugs (ants?)in my kitchen.
I have tiny little bugs (ants?)in my kitchen.They are about the size of a poppy seeds.Any Advice on how to get rid of them??
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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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guywithahouse
in Brownstoner 13 years and 10 months ago
Why do I need to accept "Third-Party Cookies" to post on Brownstoner?
While I’m sure that Brownstoner’s cookies are fine, other third-party cookies sometimes can be problematic. Changing my settings every time I want to post here…
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guywithahouse
in Brownstoner 13 years and 10 months ago
Why do I need to accept "Third-Party Cookies" to post on Brownstoner?
While I’m sure that Brownstoner’s cookies are fine, other third-party cookies sometimes can be problematic. Changing my settings every time I want to post here…
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PleasantPlainer
in DIY 13 years and 10 months ago
Repairing water damaged floor joists - what joist hangers for brick?
Hi, I have to reinforce a few floor joists that are “moderately” water damaged on the 2nd floor of a 100 y/o brick row house.…
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thither
in Appliances 13 years and 10 months ago
A/C shopping tips?
Hi all. I’m moving to Brooklyn from San Francisco, and having grown up around here air conditioning is kind of a foreign language to me. …
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