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brooklyngal888

in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago

Fireplace Mantel For Sale

This is an original mantel from a brownstone we are currently renovating, built in the early 1900/late 1800\. In very good condition but needs some…

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brooklyngal888

in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago

Fireplace Mantel For Sale

This is an original mantel from a brownstone we are currently renovating, built in the early 1900/late 1800\. In very good condition but needs some…

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brooklyngal888

in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago

Fireplace Mantel For Sale

This is an original mantel from a brownstone we are currently renovating, built in the early 1900/late 1800\. In very good condition but needs some…

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jakester

in Legal 10 years and 10 months ago

Escrow for C/O

I would love to hear if anyone has any insight/opinion of creating an escrow account contingent upon getting C/O paperwork in order. In a nutshell:…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

jansson121

in Expeditors 10 years and 10 months ago

Do I need an expeditor for form submission with DEP?

Hello! We completed the form for Report of Test and Maintenance of Backflow Prevention Device, and the contractor who installed the device is telling us…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

sqhaexgkh

in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 10 months ago

Mitsubishi HyperHeat (ductless split)

Has anyone on the forum used the Mitsubishi Hyperheat heating and cooling system? We need to decide on a heating and cooling system, and my…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

cmu

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Used WIndow A/Cs

I have 2 window a/cs which I don’t use, one a Frigidaire 10000btu 3-year old, and the other 8000btu low-profile ancient. Craigslist for $50 didn’t…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

est

in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago

Stolen stoop railings in Greenwood area

Hi all, Our stoop railings were stolen some time over the last two days. They were in the front yard of our house in the…

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mario71

in Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

How much to budget for the regular upkeep of a rowhouse?

Hi guys, I’m appealing to the wisdom of those who have owned a house for decades to help me budget for the upkeep of my…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

pschwadron

in General Contractors 10 years and 10 months ago

Having trouble finding a general contractor

Hi all, I’ve been reading Brownstoner for a while, but finally signed up. I’ve been trying to find a general contractor for a smallish job…

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pschwadron

in General Contractors 10 years and 10 months ago

Having trouble finding a general contractor

Hi all, I’ve been reading Brownstoner for a while, but finally signed up. I’ve been trying to find a general contractor for a smallish job…

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pschwadron

in General Contractors 10 years and 10 months ago

Having trouble finding a general contractor

Hi all, I’ve been reading Brownstoner for a while, but finally signed up. I’ve been trying to find a general contractor for a smallish job…

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cmu

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Used WIndow A/Cs

I have 2 window a/cs which I don’t use, one a Frigidaire 10000btu 3-year old, and the other 8000btu low-profile ancient. Craigslist for $50 didn’t…

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hasibur.rahman07

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

Contractor recommendations for an extension

About to add an extension at the back of our brownstone in Clinton Washington. There is some excavation and structural work to be done as…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

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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djd007nyc

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Green Energy

Hi I’m looking for a green alternative (wind, solar etc) to ConEd and NatGrid. I’ve seen the Green Mountain clippies at the farmers market but…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

jonho

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

contractor or engineer advice for bumps in floor / termites

I bought a 3-story brownstone six months ago and recently realized that the joists on one side of the house were pretty eaten out by…

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jonho

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

contractor or engineer advice for bumps in floor / termites

I bought a 3-story brownstone six months ago and recently realized that the joists on one side of the house were pretty eaten out by…

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jonho

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

contractor or engineer advice for bumps in floor / termites

I bought a 3-story brownstone six months ago and recently realized that the joists on one side of the house were pretty eaten out by…

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anydaynow

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Glass for new entry door?

Help! What to do?our entry doors are being replaced with completely new ones. the carpenter isn’t sure what glass to use. we have taken out…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

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