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empathie00
in Glass 13 years and 4 months ago
glass dynamix?
Hello – wondering if anyone has experience with an NY/NJ based shower/glass company called Glass Dynamix? If so – thoughts? They’re coming in cheaper than…
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ejalbk
in Masonry 13 years and 10 months ago
Contractor Needed for Facade Work & Pointing
Our building has an old stucco coat facing the street that is cracking in several spots. On the sides and back we need some repointing.…
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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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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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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years ago
Where can buy mosquito netting by the yard?
Hello all, I was looking for cotton mosquito netting to use on my porch. I’d rather go into a store and buy it rather than…
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crackedstucco
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago
Facade engineer recommendations
Hi everybody, We need to get our badly cracked brownstone stucco facade redone. However, before we start we would like to have an engineer inspect…
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CG11231
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago
Masonry Recommendations/Input for Brownstone Step and Facade Work
Hi, Our Co-op has started the process to get brownstone work done and are wondering if anyone out there has recommendations for people/companies not listed…
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greenermjr
in Construction 13 years ago
Need ironwork in fort Greene
Looking for recommendations for iron window grating removal, repair, cleaning and reprinting in fort Greene Brooklyn. I am getting new windows and patio door but…
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AJAS
in Sidewalks 13 years ago
Bluestone Slab (72" long x 42" wide x 4" thick)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe497fad5588-.jpg One large slab of bluestone for sale at cost $600 o/b/o — perfect for use in sidewalk or tree-pit repair or in your backyard.…
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Sweet-Action
in Mortgage 13 years ago
Mortgage broker recommendation: Vanessa Thatcher @ Atlantic Home Capital
Just wanted to give an enthusiastic recommendation if you are in the market for mortgage broker. Vanessa Thatcher of Atlantic Home Capital just helped us…
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parksloper4
in Furniture 13 years and 8 months ago
Furniture Rental
I need to rent dining room furniture and some other pieces while we await our new furniture. Can anyone recommend a place that rents out…
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Sweet-Action
in Mortgage 13 years ago
Mortgage broker recommendation: Vanessa Thatcher @ Atlantic Home Capital
Just wanted to give an enthusiastic recommendation if you are in the market for mortgage broker. Vanessa Thatcher of Atlantic Home Capital just helped us…
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Sweet-Action
in Exteriors 13 years ago
Patching crumbled brownstone around door
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe1594495c2a-.jpg Hey all, I want to do some light patching of some areas around our front door where the brownstone has just crumbled away. It’s…
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jzeitlin
in Skylight 13 years ago
Recommendation on contractor to do Skylight repair
I have searched everywhere on Brownstoner but can’t find any recommendations for a contractor to repair skylights. I have a skylight that leaks every time…
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mc33433
in Financial Services 13 years ago
Purchasing a home with 203(k) in Greenpoint
I have found this forum to be extremely helpful with my past research and wanted to see if I could get some more information on…
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DouglasAlan
in Landlord 13 years ago
Air Conditioner - Landlord Questions
My tenant lives on our third floor. We rented the apartment to her with no AC, and I made it clear she would need to…
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sobrooklyn
in Furniture 13 years ago
Looking for Rectangle Dining Room table
Hello–i have been shopping for a black rectangle dining room table, at least 60-72 inches in length, with one or two leaves which would enable…
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backeast
in Skylight 13 years ago
Operable vs. non-operable skylight
We are installing a new skylight and trying to decide whether it should be operable or not. I am thinking it would be nice to…
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