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houseowax
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
Need A Plasterer With An Eye For Detail
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f21cb1378e74-.jpg Our ceiling is starting to crack and sag at an alarming rate. As the decorative plasterwork is the crown gem of the entire house…
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daintydu
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for Prates Plastering
As someone who used a lot of Brownstoner recommendations during our recent renovation, I am finally getting around to posting a few of my own.…
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gpoint
in Financial Services 13 years and 5 months ago
The Money Source Inc.
Has anyone financed a mortgage with this lender? They have a no closing cost FHA loan that results in a slightly higher rate of 4.2%…
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sakeboy
in Marble 13 years and 6 months ago
source for marble poultice?
I’ve scraped off 10 layers of paint from a marble fireplace in my house. The last layer above the stone didn’t really seem so much…
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oldisgood
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Old 2nd entry door for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f22dccacd744-.jpg I have a solid old oak door in need o f a new home. someone that can restore her to pristine charm and old glory. …
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jdknyc
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 5 months ago
Existing Dryer and Hood Vents - Would you use them?
Hi there, the previous owner of our coop had installed exterior vents for both the dryer and range hood. We’re taking down some walls in…
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slimc
in Flooring 13 years and 5 months ago
TILE FLOOR -- REMOVE AND REPLACE
I am looking for someone to remove a tiled kitchen floor, assess the original wood floor underneath (if it exists) and retile or refinish based…
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psp215
in Construction 13 years and 5 months ago
Making Extension Legal
Hi We are making the final plans to renovate our townhouse. In the back, on ground floor, is an extension — 14′ wide X 6’…
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beemo
in Landlord 13 years and 5 months ago
Carpet v Vinyl tread for stairs?
I recently purchased a multi family and the inspector suggested adding tread or carpets to our wooden interior back steps for safety. Does anyone have…
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ejalbk
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
Selling a Package of Multi-family Buildings?
My partner is going to sell several multi-family buildings this year (I have a small minority interest). Several questions come to mind before he lists…
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yularocha
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
Press inquiries
I am a news correspondent for a TV network in Brazil and yesterday three historical buildings in Rio de Janeiro collapsed and apparently it was…
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deancollins
in Financial Services 13 years and 5 months ago
Mortgage craziness - anyone know of an alternative?
Wow my brains have been blown in the last 36 hours of dealing with the mortgage brokers from various banks. in 2008 we purchase 2…
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dz9001
in Building Code 13 years and 5 months ago
Moving storefront entrance
I want to move the existing front store entrance about 2 feet to the right, do I need to file an Alt 1 or Alt…
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dz9001
in Building Code 13 years and 5 months ago
Moving storefront entrance
I want to move the existing front store entrance about 2 feet to the right, do I need to file an Alt 1 or Alt…
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houseowax
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
Need A Plasterer With An Eye For Detail
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f21cb1378e74-.jpg Our ceiling is starting to crack and sag at an alarming rate. As the decorative plasterwork is the crown gem of the entire house…
0
yularocha
in Other 13 years and 5 months ago
Press inquiries
I am a news correspondent for a TV network in Brazil and yesterday three historical buildings in Rio de Janeiro collapsed and apparently it was…
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ejalbk
in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 5 months ago
Local Locksmith Needed for Door Check
Boerum Hill area. We need a locksmith or experienced handyman to possibly adjust but more likely replace a door closer for a very heavy metal…
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jscalligan
in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago
solid cherry crarfsman 9 panrl door
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f20d3975494e-.jpg Have a nice craftsman style 34X 83 9 lite door, (see pic) what’s it worth as is, and will refinishing it increase thye value?…
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