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slackjaw
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Renovation loans - additional cost and time?
I am looking to renovate at townhouse in Crown Hts/Bed Stuy, to rent and possibly occupy some day. I have been assuming $300k (and 6…
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yu
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
very curious about park slope's pricing
so there are pockets in Park Slope with townhouses that costs < $2 mil? Is it because of their size? http://streeteasy.com/nyc/sale/679794-townhouse-372-6th-street-park-slope-brooklyn thanks.
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hillel
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 1 month ago
Parlor Door Repair
We need asap a man who can repair our parlor door. We have been having problems with the lock on that door. The door has…
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Wrecker
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
Architect, engineer or both?
Hi all, I’m looking to add a bathroom to the second floor of my house, which would entail closing off a staircase. I need help figuring…
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steveyp
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 1 month ago
looking for rooftop deck builder
looking for contractor to build rooftop deck
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zerocool
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
boiler maintenance
I bought a new home recently and I know nothing about boiler maintenance, ie. cleaning, flushing etc…. I have a Weil-Mclain gas boiler. I’m thinking…
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milkshake
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Bathrooms vent to furnace closet?
Is there any chance this meets code? The bathroom vents in the condo we are renting (built in 2008) weren’t doing much, and after a…
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gardenchill
in Garden 13 years and 1 month ago
Time Warner vs. Cablevision
I’m considering leaving Time Warner and going to Cablevision for their triple play. Anyone have any insight regarding service, etc? Thanks.
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zerocool
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
boiler maintenance
I bought a new home recently and I know nothing about boiler maintenance, ie. cleaning, flushing etc…. I have a Weil-Mclain gas boiler. I’m thinking…
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funstraw
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 1 month ago
Insulating thick cold water pipes
We have 1 3/4″ cold water supply pipes coming into our building. I would like to use foam insulation to cut down the condensation and…
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dancingirl
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month ago
Window restoration
Has anyone used Method Restoration? If so, could you please tell me about your experience with them? thanks!
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slopeenrichment
in Education 13 years and 1 month ago
Park Slopes Got Talent
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/513f7aafbcc88-.jpg Hi guys!! I do not have a question. I just wanted to let everyone know of a local childrens contest / event. Please spread…
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slopeenrichment
in Education 13 years and 1 month ago
Park Slopes Got Talent
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/513f7aafbcc88-.jpg Hi guys!! I do not have a question. I just wanted to let everyone know of a local childrens contest / event. Please spread…
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brooklynny
in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago
Securing Glass-Paned Front Entry Door
Like many others, my house’s front entry door has glass panes that would enable a burglar to easily unlock the door simply by breaking the glass…
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marykc
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 1 month ago
Does anyone have experience with foreclosing on a lien for unpaid common charges?
There is also a mortgage foreclosure filed, but bank taking zero action for 3 plus years.
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clintonhillhome
in Mortgage 13 years and 2 months ago
Re-fi - 2 family used as 3 family
We would like to re-fi our home which is a legal two but used as a three. Will this be a problem when we have…
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harlem_reno
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
ADA requirements for a garden-parlor level duplex
I’m looking to gut renovate a 4 story brownstone (garden, parlor, first, second) and convert it to a 3-family. The plan is to have the…
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harlem_reno
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
ADA requirements for a garden-parlor level duplex
I’m looking to gut renovate a 4 story brownstone (garden, parlor, first, second) and convert it to a 3-family. The plan is to have the…
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