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rana-foroohar
in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 11 months ago
kitchen in the front of the house
I always see parlor floors with the kitchen at the back or in the middle. But does anyone ever put the kitchen at the front?…
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saxman73
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Licenses: DCA and DOB
I started a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs of NYC about an unscrupulous contractor, who shall remain nameless, since it seems to be…
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robertbullock
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
exposed edge plywood cabinet specialist?
I’m interested in finding local cabinet makers who do high-quality work with cabinet grade plywood. Love Kerf Design in Seattle — http://kerfdesign.com/ — but pricey…
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dumbogirl
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Floor support needed for baby grand piano?
Hi Brownstoners! We’re about to purchase a baby grand piano for our parlor floor, and plan to place it in a corner of the front…
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BrownstonerConcierge
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Structural Engineers
Hi everyone, We’re repeatedly asked for structural engineers through our [Brownstoner Services Concierge](http://brownstoner.com/services/learn-more) and the demand exceeds our supply, so we’re looking for engineers who…
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monikaw
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Looking for Engineer for basement flooding Issue
We’ve had a relentless basement water problem and as summer approaches we’ve decided to finally deal with it. We are looking for a fantastic engineer…
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monikaw
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Looking for Engineer for basement flooding Issue
We’ve had a relentless basement water problem and as summer approaches we’ve decided to finally deal with it. We are looking for a fantastic engineer…
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curiositykilledthecat
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Do landlords really paint every 3 years?
We are longtime landlords, but aren’t that experienced with longtime renters. Seems like the current market has folks staying put, which brings us to this…
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mozeeatupu
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Frame multifam insurance
Anyone have a frame multifamily and they can share the company they’re insured with? I need an underlying company for my umbrella as the current…
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rconnell
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Lead Testing with Luke from Brooklyn Lead
Hi everyone, After receiving lab results of elevated lead levels for my 2 year old son, the doctor said we had to make quick changes.…
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rconnell
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Lead Testing with Luke from Brooklyn Lead
Hi everyone, After receiving lab results of elevated lead levels for my 2 year old son, the doctor said we had to make quick changes.…
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karenanne9
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Two Deck-related Questions
1. Any recommendations for someone to clean and stain our pressure treated wood deck. 2. Any recommendations for how to cover our metal deck and…
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chrisriddle
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Antique Marble Fireplace Mantle - For Sale
Beautiful white marble mantle that has been fully restored. It’s coming from a townhouse in Clinton Hill in Brooklyn. Dimensions: 61.5″x45″. I can be reached…
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bluepigeon
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Property manager or management company for small 6-unit building
Hi, We’re looking for a property manager for a small building in Bed-Stuy. Most companies out there seem not to be interested in such small…
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curiositykilledthecat
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Do landlords really paint every 3 years?
We are longtime landlords, but aren’t that experienced with longtime renters. Seems like the current market has folks staying put, which brings us to this…
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rana-foroohar
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Adding an Extension
Can anyone help me estimate the cost to add a two-story extension to a brick townhouse? We’re talking 20 feet wide, 13 feet deep. (We…
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dumbogirl
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Floor support needed for baby grand piano?
Hi Brownstoners! We’re about to purchase a baby grand piano for our parlor floor, and plan to place it in a corner of the front…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Architect
Can anyone tell me or know approximately how much it would cost to sit down with a architect and have them put together a plan…
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