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jjq

in Roofers 11 years ago

Heat Pump Efficiency -- Winter 2014/15

The topic of Heat Pump installation and efficiency in the NYC area has been discussed a lot on these boards… I was wondering if those…

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Updated 11 years ago

bedstuyreno

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Ceiling leaking!

Last night during the rain, water started leaking through one of the light fixtures in the kitchen (photos attached). I turned off all the electricity…

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Updated 11 years ago

radicalnewtherapy

in Cellar 11 years ago

Developer covered coal chute with drywall

We bought a townhouse from a developer and have had 99 problems so far. Everything from holes clear to the outside of the house to…

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bush2fam

in Building Code 11 years ago

Dormer Penthouse

I just bought a 2 family house in Bushwick. As it’s an 1891 building with only a 1922 permit on file, I can’t really do…

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Updated 11 years ago

nancyk

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Indian Rug for Sale

I have a large, green and red, Indian hand-tufted (not hand-knotted) wool area rug for sale. Asking $200\. 9’5″ x 12’5″ If interested e-mail me…

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zhideng

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago

Mount TV above fireplace

I am interested in mounting an lcd tv above my fireplace. I’ve seen this numerous times in other brownstones but when I asked my contractor…

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Updated 11 years ago

carmenf

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Anyone have experience using Orchester Management Company?

As the title suggests, we are bidding out our townhouse renovation and are looking for any references for Orchester Management Company. They provided us with…

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Updated 11 years ago

bloomingsky

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Looking for Off-Market Listings

Hello, I currently run a business called BloomingSky.com, where we help connect investors to properties that fit their criteria. I am seeking off-market listings across…

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Updated 11 years ago

bush2fam

in Building Code 11 years ago

Dormer Penthouse

I just bought a 2 family house in Bushwick. As it’s an 1891 building with only a 1922 permit on file, I can’t really do…

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crownhites

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Master Contractor Needed

My home needs some work….possibly structural. Looking for a licensed, knowledgeable and honest contractor who pays attention to details and is reasonably priced. Kindly recommend…

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firsthouse

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

No icard / No C of O

We are about to purchase a brownstone. It has been taxed as a 3 family forever. NYC Dept of Finance website listing says Units: 3…

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Updated 11 years ago

bedstuyreno

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago

Best place for wood floors?

I’m in the process of pricing floors- of course everything I want is way out of my budget. I went to LV wood floors and…

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Updated 11 years ago

BrooklynMom

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

We are considering using Bill Laredo of Laredo Construction for a brownstone renovation. Does anyone have any experiences with him?

Enter Your Question

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Updated 11 years ago

ccochar

in For Sale 11 years and 3 months ago

Four Matching Radiators- Great Condition

Selling four matching radiators in great condition. $100 each. 27″ wide x 25″ tall x 5.5″ deep. See photos. Also selling a 5th Radiator at…

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Updated 11 years ago

stuyheights

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 3 months ago

Replicate original window casings- Master Carpenter, woodworker needed

Good Morning Brownstoner- Happy Holidays- We have a gut reno going on right now and we are looking for someone to replicate all of the…

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Updated 11 years ago

carmenf

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Anyone have experience using Orchester Management Company?

As the title suggests, we are bidding out our townhouse renovation and are looking for any references for Orchester Management Company. They provided us with…

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mdelrossi

in For Sale 11 years ago

Oriental Iranian Ahar-Heriz 10.3'x14' - $3000

Iranian Ahar-Heriz10.3″x14′ Hand woven Reg#31568 Purchased from Jacobsen rugs in Syracuse NY (they are still in business today) 1972

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mdelrossi

in For Sale 11 years ago

Faber Stainless Steel Ductless Vent Grate Kit - $100

Faber Stainless Steel Ductless Vent Grate Kit DUCTGRT36 HOOD IS NOT INCLUDED Works with Faber Magnum Pro-Style Under-Cabinet Hood. We installed it for a day…

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landlord

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Brownstone extension

I have a mixed use building sitting on a 21×98 lot. I would like to extend the commercial space to the back yard and add…

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cleo

in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago

Termite infestation???how long until treatment works?

In January we discovered that we had well-established termite activity in our brick townhouse —several basement joists were damaged, as well as the floor on…

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Updated 11 years ago

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