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kcc414

in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 8 months ago

Kitchen design ideas?

What are your favorite places, sites, etc with pictures to piece together brownstone kitchen remold and renovation?

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

robertbullock

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Caesarstone installation -- Foro Tile experience?

Hi, I’ve been having a hard time evaluating bids for a new caesarstone countertop for our kitchen — bids vary widely and it’s very difficult…

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

8104012

in Plumbing 9 years and 9 months ago

Drain Tank

Hey forum, So our 8 family walkup has a drain in the basement that will backup every once in awhile and brown/black water will come…

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

dangermouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

How to find unlisted sales price in ACRIS.

Is it possible to find the unlisted sales price in ACRIS?

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Shutter restoration

Hi all, I’m looking to get eight sets of brownstone window shutters restored. There are several old posts on here about people who will strip…

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katdov

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

No Solicitation

Hello Can someone please advise on how to stop all that paper advertising materials delivered to the door – coupon newspapers, business cards, flyers, etc,…

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fluxcapacitor

in Exteriors 10 years ago

Ideas for dismal backyard?

Thanks in advance for any advice! We’re a bit broke at the moment from our interior renovations, so we haven’t got much left to put…

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Where to sell a brand new washer/dryer unit

Hello all, I’m looking for tips on where to sell a brand new electric washer/dryer unit (this type: http://tinyurl.com/oopjxs6). We bought it before moving to…

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kms_bkyn

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Getting the city to pay for sidewalk repair?

Has anyone been in a situation like this? We bought a house a little over year ago. The sidewalk in front is in bad shape…

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

pierremarron

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Still possible to invest in Bushwick/Ridgewood condo? Tips?

Hello all, I am interested in purchasing an apartment in the Bushwick/Ridgewood area as an investment (hence probably a condo as most co-ops seem to…

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

robertbullock

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Caesarstone installation -- Foro Tile experience?

Hi, I’ve been having a hard time evaluating bids for a new caesarstone countertop for our kitchen — bids vary widely and it’s very difficult…

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kcc414

in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 8 months ago

Kitchen design ideas?

What are your favorite places, sites, etc with pictures to piece together brownstone kitchen remold and renovation?

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kcc414

in Renovation 9 years and 8 months ago

Kitchen designer?

We are hoping to move into next phase of renovation on our house soon. We have an architect and contractor whom we worked with in…

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benoit

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Cost of rebuilding a Brownstone in Brooklyn by Sq feet

My Insurance come up with a number that i don’t agree with . What would be the cost to rebuild a 3 floor and a…

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pierremarron

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Still possible to invest in Bushwick/Ridgewood condo? Tips?

Hello all, I am interested in purchasing an apartment in the Bushwick/Ridgewood area as an investment (hence probably a condo as most co-ops seem to…

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kms_bkyn

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Getting the city to pay for sidewalk repair?

Has anyone been in a situation like this? We bought a house a little over year ago. The sidewalk in front is in bad shape…

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deancollins

in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago

Metal Framed Decks?

Does anyone here know anyone with experience in building brick to brick decks using metal framing with wood top? We are looking to replace our…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

repairs to metal handrails

If possible, I want to repair the broken-off end of one of the original stoop guardrails. This is a rental and the owner does not…

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

smadargolan

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Should I put a dishwasher into a rental unit?

We are buying a house with a top floor rental unit and will need to redo the kitchen. Wondering if we should put a dishwasher…

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

ccvle

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Trash Removal?

Does anyone have any experience to share when it comes to using one of those handy man parked outside Home depot? I used them quite…

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