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accorsi
in For Sale 10 years and 9 months ago
19th Century Mantle Mirror For Sale
I have a high quality overmantle mirror from a Ft. Greene brownstone that was demolished in the early 1970’s.It is Renaissance Revival style(1860s-1870s) and is…
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bkrenobaby
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Seeking referrals for a contractor to FINISH a renovation
My contractor quit at the final stages of our renovation. I’m hoping our wonderful community can help me find a competent contractor who can pick…
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athstudios
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Wood type? Restoring panels / stairs / banisters
Hi everyone, I tried to post this question last night but it didn’t go through, so I’m trying again (sorry if it shows as a…
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athstudios
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Wood type? Restoring panels / stairs / banisters
Hi everyone, I tried to post this question last night but it didn’t go through, so I’m trying again (sorry if it shows as a…
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athstudios
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Wood type? Restoring panels / stairs / banisters
Hi everyone, I tried to post this question last night but it didn’t go through, so I’m trying again (sorry if it shows as a…
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marylcash
in Appraisals 10 years and 9 months ago
Appraisals - Fort Greene
Am looking for an appraisal service familiar with Fort Green brownstones. Can anyone suggest one?
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anonCH
in Roofers 11 years and 10 months ago
Anyone used "MR. Luis" Master Plasterer on this site?
He gave a competitive price to do molding reconstruction etc. But I haven’t seen any recommendations. Anyone ever worked with him? Thanks!
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mouster728
in Construction 10 years and 9 months ago
Sawdust needed for Community Garden
The new Park Slope/Gowanus community garden, GreenSpace on Fourth (4th Ave between Union and Sackett) is starting a composting program and is seeking a local…
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brownstone1171
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Sub Panel Wiring. Need Electrician??
A sub panel is located directly under the main panel. The branch circuit wiring runs through the main panel into the sub panel. However, the…
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bkrenobaby
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Seeking referrals for a contractor to FINISH a renovation
My contractor quit at the final stages of our renovation. I?m hoping our wonderful community can help me find a competent contractor who can pick…
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bkrenobaby
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Seeking referrals for a contractor to FINISH a renovation
My contractor quit at the final stages of our renovation. I?m hoping our wonderful community can help me find a competent contractor who can pick…
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bkrenobaby
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Seeking referrals for a contractor to FINISH a renovation
My contractor quit at the final stages of our renovation. I’m hoping our wonderful community can help me find a competent contractor who can pick…
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carolcpalmer
in Electricians 10 years and 10 months ago
Need contractor to fish coaxial cable through my walls
My living room Cable TV service is bad (picture freezes for several seconds every minute or two). I’ve tried several different boxes and have had…
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dalstonloans7777
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Neighborhood recommendations
I’m looking to buy a place in Brooklyn and could use some neighborhood recommendations. I’ve been renting in the Lower East Side for the past…
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ms-sandy
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
What exactly has to be listed on the C of O? Balconies? Back Yard Decks?
I can’t seem to find anywhere the specific answer of what has to be listed on a Certificate of Occupancy. The C of O for…
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oldbaby
in Sidewalks 10 years and 10 months ago
LOT OF BLUESTONE FOR SALE
I have a brownstone in Ft. Greene. We have a large lot of old bluestone in the rear yard. Willing to sell it for a…
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jakester
in Taxes 10 years and 10 months ago
Estimating Tax Change
Hi guys, I’m just in the final stretch of a closing on a home, and trying to figure out how to estimate taxes on the…
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jhpers
in Permits 10 years and 10 months ago
Convert window to sidelight
I have a patio door with an (attached) side window. It’s time to replace the patio door and would like to convert the side window…
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