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MyGoodEye
in Mortgage 13 years and 10 months ago
MORTGAGE BROKER in or around Brooklyn that can work with Multi-Fam Primary Residence
In need of a good recommendation on a Mortgage Broker who is familiar with the NY market and multi-family/primary-residences in particular. My credit is good…
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clee321
in Mortgage 12 years and 1 month ago
Would a broker really help?
I have a solid credit rating, will be putting down about 40% as downpayment and am considering either a fixed rate 30-year or 15-year mortgage,…
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smoretgage
in Mortgage 11 years and 6 months ago
Finding a Mortgage Lender
Hi All! We’re building a new mortgage lender data site for NYC which aims to help homeowners & buyers find the right mortgage lenders to…
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smoretgage
in Mortgage 11 years and 6 months ago
Finding a Mortgage Lender
Hi All! We’re building a new mortgage lender data site for NYC which aims to help homeowners & buyers find the right mortgage lenders to…
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Bklynsolid
in For Sale 11 years and 6 months ago
Vintage Brownstone interior doors for sale
These beautiful old doors were rescued from a gut renovation of a grand brownstone, and I had hopes for using them in my more modest…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Lighting 11 years and 6 months ago
Recessed Lighting suggestions
We need to buy recessed lighting for our kitchen (9 foot ceilings ca.) and our bathrooms. This is a gut renovation so we have new…
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martinlbrooklyn
in For Sale 11 years and 6 months ago
Hanging Lights Industrial Style
I recently replaced three industrial style hanging lights with an illuminated range hood. The lights are 11 inches in diameter and 12 inches high and…
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wiley
in Masonry 11 years and 6 months ago
Another recommendation for Anthony Bauer
I found Anthony on the boards here and very happy that I did. He did some repair work to my parapet wall and some interior…
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wiley
in Masonry 11 years and 6 months ago
Another recommendation for Anthony Bauer
I found Anthony on the boards here and very happy that I did. He did some repair work to my parapet wall and some interior…
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amazingcw
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Stoop & Courtyard Redo - Contractor Recommendation
Hello Brownstoner’s, In planning or stoop & courtyard redo project we are considering the following contractors: AMIN General Contractors, Gita Construction, M.M.Construction, or Abdul Construction…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 6 months ago
Bathroom Fans
Does anyone know if bathroom fans are required by code in a gut renovation? Our architect forgot to add them in her plans and our…
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jty2
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Cost for new roof railing
I am in the process of purchasing a brownstone. I want to install a roof railing on 2 sides of the roof (1 side ~15…
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GoodProspect
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 7 months ago
window repair - reliable & reasonable?
Looking for a window repair outfit to address problems with several basic windows in a rental property – don’t need high end or fancy –…
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Painting Entranceway and Making a Distinction Between Walls and Arched Ceiling
We’re going to paint the entrance of our building — the one up the stoop steps. Our entire house had a picture rail added to…
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martinlbrooklyn
in For Sale 11 years and 6 months ago
Three Industrial Hanging Lights
From our kitchen (replaced with range hood). Three matcvhed, heavy duty industrial hanging lights. See photo. Size: 11inch diam at base; 12 inches top to…
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rcc147
in Renovation 11 years and 6 months ago
Large Bluestone Pieces for sale
Two large pieces for sale with the following dimensions: 4 1/2′ Long, 12″ Wide, 3″ thick, Price = $80 3′ Long, 12″ Wide, 3″ thick,…
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amazingcw
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Stoop & Courtyard Redo - Contractor Recommendation
Hello Brownstoner’s, In planning or stoop & courtyard redo project we are considering the following contractors: AMIN General Contractors, Gita Construction, M.M.Construction, or Abdul Construction…
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amazingcw
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Stoop & Front Courtyard Redo
Hello Brownstoner’s Can someone help me decide if it is too late to redo our stoop and courtyard this year or should we wait until…
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