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overherhead

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 9 months ago

Pocket door for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ede462f48ce0-.jpg I bought this really nice pocket door to use in my bathroom renovation – and then was quite sad to discover that when the…

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slightREobsession

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 9 months ago

Two meters in three family illegal according to DOB?

We bought our three family brownstone (with letter of no objection sanctioning legal use as a three family) in July, but it has two electrical meters (something…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

jeffrey123

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago

pricing for painting crown molding per foot

I am pricing a large new consruction job for painting. There will be a 7 ”  MDF crown molding installed in nearly every room of the home.…

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EugeneDelicado

in Security 13 years and 10 months ago

Alarms R Us

Has anyone used them to install a home security system and if so, would you recommend them?  Thanks.

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

elm_bk

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago

what is the process of making an offer

Hi, I’m interested in making an offer on a house that needs a fair amount of work.  Should I have an architect and or engineer…

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bennybushwick

in Exterminator 13 years and 9 months ago

Bedbugs **********Urgent **************

They are  doing renovation on the house next door who was infested with bedbugs and somehow i recently discover some in my bedroom . i…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

architerp

in DIY 13 years and 9 months ago

Wall Mount Faucet

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ede824f8a0ff-.jpg I came across a sink not too dissimilar from the one in the image a few weeks ago. I purchased a wall-mounted utility sink…

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jbkramer

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 9 months ago

Buyer's Broker

We purchased our current condo 7 years ago, and we’re rapidly outgrowing it. We would like to move within Park Slope, hopefully to a smaller…

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Fredo

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Brownstone coop looking for home renovation financing

We are a small coop (3 units) in a brownstone in CG. Looking to do an extensive renovation of the house (facade, roof, iron works,…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

coopfornow

in Security 13 years and 10 months ago

motion detector lights

After some uninvited activity on our fire escapes we figured we’d better invest in some motion detector lights and such. Any leads out there on…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

aimee

in Exteriors 14 years ago

ISO: Waterproofing Expert

Hi All,   I am seeking a contractor who is an experert at exterior waterproofing and resporation work.  I live in a converted (double) brownstone…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

Fredo

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Brownstone coop looking for home renovation financing

We are a small coop (3 units) in a brownstone in CG. Looking to do an extensive renovation of the house (facade, roof, iron works,…

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daveinbedstuy

in Retail 13 years and 10 months ago

Anyone Seen Christmas Trees For Sale in Bed Stuy?

Specifically ??within walking distance of Stuyvesant & Halsey? ??Bread Stuy sold them last year but they are gone.

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

evie

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 9 months ago

McFurniture Cabinets

I think I saw this company mentioned here by someone. Has anyone used them for kitchen or bath cabinets – – if so how were…

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evie

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 9 months ago

McFurniture Cabinets

I think I saw this company mentioned here by someone. Has anyone used them for kitchen or bath cabinets – – if so how were…

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fluxus

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 10 months ago

Real Estate Broker/Agent Recommendation: Nadine Adamson & Karesse Grenier (BHS)

Dear Future Neighbor, We recently purchased a brownstone in Brooklyn, NY, and we’re writing to commend Nadine Adamson and Karesse Grenier as two of the…

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SPer

in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 10 months ago

Lawyer for a our Coop

Hi, I’m looking for a lawyer to handle coop business — we are a 40 unit building in south Brooklyn.  Thanks in advance for any…

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starfish11040

in How To 13 years and 10 months ago

What's the best method to repair an area of peeled-off enamel in the bath tub?

Tenant moved out and left an old, dirty mat attached to the tub floor. When I removed it, it peeled off an area of enamel…

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rodneyanonymous

in Security 13 years and 10 months ago

ornate iron window security bars

We have a number of ornate iron window security bars that we’d like to sell.  They are of the type commonly found on parlor floor…

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pswannabe

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago

Standard size appliances or more cabinet space?

I am renovating a kitchen in a 2 bedroom apartment in park slope. My contractor drew up a cabinet layout with: a 27 inch cabinet over…

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