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Amym718
in Brownstoner 12 years and 6 months ago
No comments in archived posts??
When did Brownstoner remove or de-link comments from archived Forum posts? DID Brownstoner remove or de-link comments from archived Forum posts? Or am I having…
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deva
in Furnace Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
How to Restore Painted Over Marble Mantlepiece
I am finishing restoring my old house and would like to restore my marble fireplace mantle. Currently it has many layers of paint. Wanted to…
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bagofbricks
in Mortgage 12 years and 6 months ago
Traditional refi vs HAMP vs HARP
I’d appreciate feedback from anyone who has done a HAMP or HARP loan. I currently have a Fannie 30 year fixed loan @ 5.75 that…
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overherhead
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Small bathroom sink for sale
I screwed up in my upstairs bathroom reno – I bought a great small sink (white, about 19″x19″), and once I installed it I just…
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ge53
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
Blue Stone - for sale
I have blue stone for sale in Greenpoint. Reply
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rsc3441
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
Munetz Electrical Contracting -- Highly recommended!
We just used Tom from Munetz Electrical Contracting. He did a fantastic job! He was early (unheard of for a contractor), very efficient, and kept…
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KB7394
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
Antique Interior Doors - all 4 for $150
I own a limestone in Bay Ridge Brooklyn and did some repairs. I was left with 4 solid wood original doors. One has five horizontal…
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bklynpwds
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Help with sizing for overmantel mirror
We are finishing up the tail end of our restoration/renovation and are starting the hunt for an overmantel mirror. Our house is from the 1850s…
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bagofbricks
in Mortgage 12 years and 6 months ago
Traditional refi vs HAMP vs HARP
I’d appreciate feedback from anyone who has done a HAMP or HARP loan. I currently have a Fannie 30 year fixed loan @ 5.75 that…
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hullsean
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
how to prove renovations were grandfathered in?
Hi All, Am looking at a property to purchase. I had an architect do a thorough inspection of the property (“Bob Papazian” ). We found…
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yum54
in Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Protocol for opening walls
I’m planning to opening up 3 walls in my house in Brooklyn. Since this is the first time renovating my place, I need help understanding…
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summerjamz
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone original plaster ceiling repair
The big chunk of the plaster ceiling in my 110+ yr old brownstone fell out (ironically, on Labor Day)- likely due to years of layers…
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cate
in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago
Lenders for units in small buildings?
Anyone know of a lender or type of lender who lends on coops or condos in very small buildings (fewer than three units) — buildings…
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starfish11040
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
looking for a portrait of Grand Army Plaza
Anyone know where I can purchase a portrait or painting of Grand Army Plaza? I would like to frame it and hang it in my…
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slu2
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
New Contractor - Rough Carpentry and Custom Furniture Millwork
Serious inquiries only. Anyone need a small interior renovation done? My contractor is looking for new work in Bklyn!
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cuzzinned
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Fire Stopping for two-Family?
I am in the middle of the permit application process for our two-Family townhouse. My AR seems a bit conflicting when it comes to fire…
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nalusurf
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion: Any personal preference/recos for steam vs. hot water??
Hi All, thanks in advance for any guidance (especially from Steam Man and Masterplumber)! Converting from oil heat to gas heat in a 3 story…
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anon200
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Power washing facade - cover windows?
We’re about to have a contractor power-wash our exterior, and they indicated that they won’t be covering the windows. (They just suggested that we removed…
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