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realestate
in Environmental and Green Design 14 years and 8 months ago
Kitchen Counters you love (not polished granite)?
We need to choose kitchen countertops for townhouse we are renovating. Budget is modest but we also want something durable/relatively easy to maintain. Aesthetically, we…
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architerp
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
ProPress Gun Rental
Does anyone know where I can rent one of these?
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architerp
in General Discussion 12 years and 7 months ago
ProPress Gun Rental
Does anyone know where I can rent one of these?
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karolnyc
in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago
Mortgage for commercially designated property
We’re thinking of putting an offer on a commercially designated property which has been used as a residence for several decades. Does anyone have any…
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karolnyc
in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago
Mortgage for commercially designated property
We’re thinking of putting an offer on a commercially designated property which has been used as a residence for several decades. Does anyone have any…
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drbrooklyn
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Building Permit or not?
I have a detached one family and I am starting a renovation. New roof, new windows, new siding, kitchen and bath renovations and upgrading HVAC.…
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MyGoodEye
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Seeking a Master Electrician
I’m in need of a Master Electrician to add a few add’l lines to the circuit box and assess the possibility of increasing the load…
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keal66
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
cast Iron sinks $50
must go by Monday or less name your price
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jgrando
in Masonry 12 years and 7 months ago
Repointing Brick in Basement
We want to have someone come and look at the brick in our basement (it is a frame house), which we’ve been told will need…
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shash8
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 7 months ago
BLACK smoke coming from neighbor building
Hey guys, I’ve recently noticed that the chimney of my neighboring building emits BLACK smoke like every hour or so, and depending on the wind…
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ferney1c
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
The correct order of a renovation
I could certainly use some advice. I own a brownstone in Crown Heights. I am going to change the C of O from an SRO…
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brooklyn492
in For Sale 12 years and 8 months ago
Eastlake Settee - Free
I have an Eastlake settee — all original– that I no longer have room for but cannot bear to throw out. It’s 55″ from arm…
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jgrando
in Flooring 12 years and 8 months ago
New floor - What to do about radiators?
Another flooring question. We’re laying new hardwood floors and trying to decide what to do about the radiators. Our flooring guy said we had two…
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joshdreier
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Huge Moving/Stoop Sale in Fort Greene
Sunday August 25 10:00am – 218 Adelphi Street btwn Willoughby and Dekalb. Kitchenware, Books, Furniture, Clothing, Tools, Sports equipment, Plates, cups, glasses, Large antique mirrors,…
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joshdreier
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Huge Moving/Stoop Sale in Fort Greene
Sunday August 25 10:00am – 218 Adelphi Street btwn Willoughby and Dekalb. Kitchenware, Books, Furniture, Clothing, Tools, Sports equipment, Plates, cups, glasses, Large antique mirrors,…
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lasignora
in Radiators 14 years and 1 month ago
Any recommendations on where to sell antique cast iron radiators?
We have purchased a four story brownstone and are embarking on a gut renovation. New HVAC means that the cast iron radiators throughout the house…
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drbrooklyn
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Building Permit or not?
I have a detached one family and I am starting a renovation. New roof, new windows, new siding, kitchen and bath renovations and upgrading HVAC.…
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dumbogirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
renovation in stages -- good general contractors for this?
We’re exploring the option of renovating our brownstone in stages over the next 5-7 years, primarily to manage costs. I’d like to find a GC…
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