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antionette

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Time to make the switch from 2 br to 3 in park slope vicinity?

Hi Need some advice. I’m in a two br in park slope and hope to find a bigger place (3 br, duplex if possible) around…

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Updated 11 years ago

deanbh

in Flooring 11 years ago

Lumber Liquidators

The real question is…….how do I get involved in the class action so I can get some money back on the flooring I bought. Purchased…

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Updated 11 years ago

johnnybgood

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Are we all, brownstone owners, really in a big danger?

hey all I own this small two family in brooklyn. I bought it a few years ago.. It is over 100 years old with no…

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Updated 11 years ago

murbard

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Mediocre renovation work, what to be on the lookout for

Hi all, I am looking at a brownstone in the Bed Stuy area that’s currently being renovated. It is not a gut renovation, as the…

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Updated 11 years ago

architerp

in Insulation 12 years and 3 months ago

Basement Spray Foam Question

I’m soliciting quotes for spray foam in my basement. So far I’ve had one person come in and they’ve quoted me for spraying all of…

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Updated 11 years ago

mouster728

in Energy Efficiency 11 years ago

Heat loss via spiral staircase

I wonder if anyone can offer any advice to help me reduce heat loss via my spiral staircase: I have a finished basement beneath my…

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Updated 11 years ago

daroogle

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Pocket door hardware

I just listed a Corbin pocket door lockset on craigslist. Came out of my 1880s hoboken brownstone. Needs polishing but operates like new. Solid brass.…

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Fire in our house--need info on public adjusters

Would appreciate anyone’s advice on whether or not to use a public adjuster to advocate for us with the insurance company’s adjuster (Brownstone Agency; Plan…

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Updated 11 years ago

lz26

in Roofers 11 years ago

local source for old school dimmer switches

Hi, I am looking to purchase push button dimmer switches at somewhere in bklyn/nyc. Anyone know a good local source? Any advice much appreciated LX

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Updated 11 years ago

elm_bk

in Roofers 11 years ago

Framehouse facade design

Hi, We are planning on renovating the hideous and crumbling facade of our south slope townhouse. Does anyone have photos of their knock-out exteriors they’d…

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Updated 11 years ago

arad

in Mortgage 14 years and 6 months ago

SRO FINANCING

I am looking to purchase a brownstone in West Harlem that will be delivered vacant upon closing (only one tenant in there now). Does anyone…

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Updated 11 years ago

srd106

in Doors 11 years ago

Seeking Carpenter and Door recommendations for Living Room

I own a coop apartment and want to install doors to my living room entrance. Problem is, it’s arched, and door frames would need to…

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Updated 11 years ago

srd106

in Doors 11 years ago

Seeking Carpenter and Door recommendations for Living Room

I own a coop apartment and want to install doors to my living room entrance. Problem is, it’s arched, and door frames would need to…

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stuyheights

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Extra set of hands. Need another worker

Hello- Can anyone reccomend a handy guy who they personally have had experience with who may be looking for work right now? We are looking…

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gellhorngal

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 11 years ago

recommendation for an excellent handyman

hello all. we’ve had excellent experiences, twice, with jose respeto. he knows how to do pretty much everything: re-hang doors, re-grout tile, fix shutters, and…

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gellhorngal

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 11 years ago

recommendation for an excellent handyman

hello all. we’ve had excellent experiences, twice, with jose respeto. he knows how to do pretty much everything: re-hang doors, re-grout tile, fix shutters, and…

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stuyheights

in Real Estate - General 11 years ago

Renting while still under construction - do-able?

Good evening, I wanted to get the forums input on renting one of our units prior to the house being 100% complete. We have a…

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Updated 11 years ago

murbard

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Mediocre renovation work, what to be on the lookout for

Hi all, I am looking at a brownstone in the Bed Stuy area that’s currently being renovated. It is not a gut renovation, as the…

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kirabutler

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Company or person to strip and spray paint radiators?

Does anyone have a good, inexpensive lead for getting old radiators stripped and painted? Thanks!

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Updated 11 years ago

cliftonetc

in Walls and Interiors 11 years and 1 month ago

Major condensation in top floor of brownstone

Mold/condensation question I’m going to throw out here: I have a SERIOUS problem with hot, damp air coming in to my top floor apartment via…

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