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newftgreener
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
New Hot Tub
So I’m looking to buy a new hot tub and I want some privacy on my patio without having to put up a a fence.…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
How to secure parking for street sewer work?
We’re having our sewer main replaced, but the plumbing company needs to have the parking in front of my brownstone “secured,” even though it’s all…
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yanks21
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Structural engineer recommendations?
We are looking to remove a long section of a load-bearing wall to combine two apartments and structural work is a key component of the…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Recommendations for pre move in / post construction cleaning services?
And what is the price range others have experienced? How much better are these services than regular cleaning/housekeeping personnel? Thanks!
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mvidale66
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 11 months ago
New Heating System Costs and Options
We’re in the process of purchasing a brownstone (4 stories including garden level) which originally had forced air but currently has electric baseboard heaters and…
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newftgreener
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
New Hot Tub
So I’m looking to buy a new hot tub and I want some privacy on my patio without having to put up a a fence.…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
For free: Garden stones, anyone?
We are clearing out our backyard garden (approx. 4’x15′), which the ground cover are garden stones. Currently they are being put into construction bags. If…
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bobjohn
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
G&T dilema
my younger kid got good score on the kindergarden G&T test. We live in 20th school district in Brooklyn but can apply to NESTM. Does…
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hithere
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Potential Duplex Renovation in Queens
I am trying to rectify an illegal basement conversion. As I previously mentioned in my last post, I filed for the permit through a professionally…
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Victorian Brass Ceiling Light Fixture for Sale
Minor dents and scratches, but otherwise in very good working condition. All the shades have no chips or fractures. (All 5 sockets work. One of…
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sarah.kencel
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Plant Sale and Open House - Vinegar Hill Community Garden
Saturday, April 30 – Sunday, April 1 11am – 3pm Corner of York and Gold Flowers, perennials, herbs and vegetables for sale from $1.00 Come…
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sarah.kencel
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Plant Sale and Open House - Vinegar Hill Community Garden
Saturday, April 30 – Sunday, April 1 11am – 3pm Corner of York and Gold Flowers, perennials, herbs and vegetables for sale from $1.00 Come…
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milfordprewitt
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
Solid Mahogany Front Doors
2 Solid Mahogany front doors for sale. Asking Price $650. Width: 28″ each Height: 112.5″ Thickness: 2″
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ggrkfppsn
in Renovation 9 years and 11 months ago
Financing Remodel
Hi everyone! I am buying a fixer-upper in Boerum Hill, and trying to figure out how to finance the remodel. We got a quote from…
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matyas
in General Discussion 10 years ago
How do I find out if there is a break in the chain of title?
This brownstone belonged to my g-grandfather. His daughter, my mother, is still alive, but remembers nothing about it. But it appears in census records. There…
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condo13
in Renovation 10 years ago
Refinishing floors
I’ve recently met with a few contractors regarding a 900 sq ft apt renovation that would include refinishing the floors, renovating a small kitchen using…
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kalifornia1983
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Bird netting or chicken wire over air shaft?
The 8’x10′ air shaft in our four-story building needs protection against pigeons. Right now we’re using chicken wire attached to 2×4 beams that rest on…
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ggrkfppsn
in Renovation 9 years and 11 months ago
Cost to Replace Joists and Main Beam
We just completed inspection on the house we’re buying, and there is a fair amount of water and termite damage to about a quarter of…
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