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birkin
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago
Shade Sail for Terrace
Does anyone have experince with Shade sails for Terraces. Can someone recommend a contractor / lanschape person with experince with measuring and installing outdoor shade…
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anuka
in Construction 13 years ago
Contractor Recommendation
I just wanted to recommend JC Martin & Sons (http://www.jcmartinrenovation.com/) to anyone who is looking to renovate their house. Martin and his team worked on our…
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GVL
in Construction 13 years ago
Special Permit
Is a Special Permit needed to build a freestanding church in a residential area in Brooklyn. I was listening to the radio today and this…
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stephanie
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years ago
How to make sure house is vacant by closing date?
I’m interested in a 2-family home that is not owner occupied. Both apartments have tenants. One is a tenant at will and the other’s lease…
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catbk
in Insurance 13 years ago
Homeowners insurance comparison question
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe4be7986000-.jpg Hi. I’ve been covered for 30+ years by Brownstone Agency (using an often changing variety of underwriting companies). I am currently up for renewal.…
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greencat
in Mortgage 13 years ago
Refinance, loan modification - investment property..Suggestions?
Hi Brownstoners- We have a four family rental property in Bed-Stuy that has a 10 year interest only for 10 years, which ends in approximately…
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tsarina
in Flooring 13 years ago
how to seal wood floors without moving out.
My friend is a cat lady with 15 cats. Her oad parquet floors seem worn down without any sign of polyurathane. Needless to say they…
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ebon2
in Skylight 14 years and 1 month ago
Skylight Shade???
We have a very large skylight (8′ x 8′) that is overdue for some kind of shade. I’m having difficulty finding a solution for our…
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SMR
in For Sale 13 years ago
For Sale: Wrought Iron Patio Set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe71fd32164d-.jpg For Sale: High quality wrought iron patio set in very good condition. Includes Woodard Wrought Iron Oval table, 42×72”, 29” high, with umbrella hole. …
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sobrooklyn
in Real Estate - General 13 years ago
Does Brooklyn Brownstone "Gold Rush" equal more equity, and no more PMI?
Hello–I am a new homeowner (almost 2 years in). The NYT reported a few weeks ago that demand is up for brownstones, and a good…
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jenniferelizabeth
in Brownstoner 13 years ago
Can I rent your BAGGO set Sun. June 24?
Hi, Does anyone have a baggo set that they don’t mind renting for $20 for Sunday June 24th? I will pick up and drop off…
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jenniferelizabeth
in Brownstoner 13 years ago
Can I rent your BAGGO set Sun. June 24?
Hi, Does anyone have a baggo set that they don’t mind renting for $20 for Sunday June 24th? I will pick up and drop off…
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emmapeele
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 6 months ago
Sagging Plaster Molding
We removed our drop ceiling and found an almost intact plaster ceiling with moldings. Sadly, several sections are sagging and our contractor wants to demo…
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ezilla
in Co-Op Related 13 years ago
Where to dig up real estate info on local co-ops?
Long time Brooklyn resident but first time homebuyer here. Looking for some advice on the co-op buying process in the Slope/ Greenwood area. Went to…
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hancocksky
in For Sale 13 years ago
GE Profile Counter Depth French Door 36" Refrigerator $1,500 (Stainless Steel)
Hi, We are renovating and bought a 36″ refrigerator when it turns out that we need a 30″ wide for our space. It still has…
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Suzanne
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Small asbestsos removal job
What should I expect in costs to hire someone to remove asbestos from a single exposed pipe (2″ wide, 85″ long)? It’s in a bathroom…
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bradeichmann
in Electricians 13 years ago
Electricity for Legal 3-Family (2 part question)
We need to update the 3wire meters and update to 4 100 amp rated boxes that feed our legal 3 family as well as the…
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bradeichmann
in Electricians 13 years ago
Electricity for Legal 3-Family (2 part question)
We need to update the 3wire meters and update to 4 100 amp rated boxes that feed our legal 3 family as well as the…
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BrownstoneDuplex
in For Sale 13 years ago
Rare antique mahogany bookcase with three glass doors for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe4ab17c02ed-.jpg Looking for a quick sale.. This beautiful mahagony bookcase with three glass doors has been in my family for over seventy years. We are…
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housereno
in Doors 13 years and 2 months ago
Brand New Custom Made Glass Door
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9edcb2e2d43-.jpg Brand New Custom Made Glass Door with Side Panel- Never Installed Clear anodized aluminum frame Lever not included Size (including the panel (19 inchses…
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