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sahteleva

in Furniture 13 years and 1 month ago

Corner Computer Desks that Great For Almost Any Office

If you have been using an old table or a writing area that has not been specifically designed to be used as office space, it…

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Sharona

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 10 months ago

Planters: Terra Cotta and SandStone - Hi, Any suggestions on where to purchase really nice planters? Not too expensive and hopefully in Brooklyn? Thnx!

Hi, Any suggestions on where to purchase really nice planters? Not too expensive and hopefully in Brooklyn? Thnx!

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ewflueckiger

in Heating 13 years and 1 month ago

Old Gas Furnace

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fae86e95d692-.jpg I recently purchased a house, built in 1954, in the basement there was an old Super Flame furnace with what appears to be a…

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ewflueckiger

in Heating 13 years and 1 month ago

Old Gas Furnace

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fae86e95d692-.jpg I recently purchased a house, built in 1954, in the basement there was an old Super Flame furnace with what appears to be a…

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tapioca2

in Cellar 13 years and 1 month ago

Hello all, can anyone tell me how much it should/would cost to remove abestos installtion from 18 linear feet of cellar pipes? Thanks

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dtracy

in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago

Vibrations and Squishy Floors

My partner and I recently purchased a renovated townhouse that is relatively close to the BQE.  Although we absolutely love our new home, we do…

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rodneyanonymous

in Metalwork 13 years and 1 month ago

Contractor to repair iron stoop railings

The iron railings (old school; fat and ornate) on our stoop are in disrepair.  Can you reccomend someone to strip and restore these for us? …

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man_2

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 1 month ago

HDFC Coop - Access to Rent Roll HDFC Coop - Access to Rent Roll

Hi, The annual board elections of our HDFC coop board are approaching and I, as a shareholder, would like to review the rent roll of…

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man_2

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 1 month ago

HDFC Coop - Access to Rent Roll HDFC Coop - Access to Rent Roll

Hi, The annual board elections of our HDFC coop board are approaching and I, as a shareholder, would like to review the rent roll of…

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Registering your house with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)

We bought a house last August and I recently found out that you’re supposed to register it annually with the HPD (cost is $13). Have…

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anonCH

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 10 months ago

Buyers agent question - are you locked in to a buyers agent due to a mere tel call 5 years ago ?

I recently saw an advert in the NY Times RE section for a property. I called the number listed on the property to see it.…

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joules

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 1 month ago

Seller's Broker Vs. Buyer's Broker- Advice??

We’ve been looking to purchase in Bed Stuy, and are a little confused as to how brokerage works in the area.  From what we’ve found,…

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justindanielnyc

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

ducted vs ductless

Hello, Just purchased a townhome in cobble hill and we are about to begin the process of adding AC (currently there is none).  We received…

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msaige

in Inspection 13 years and 1 month ago

Heimer for new construction inspection?

Has anyone used Heimer for home inspection with good results?

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namahs

in Heating 13 years and 5 months ago

Hot Water Heater Drip Leg dripping?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f091ce34e807-.jpg I just noticed it this morning when I went in the boiler room. The area right below the gas pipe connecting to the hot…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

fishermb

in Flooring 13 years and 5 months ago

Refinishing Wood Floors: Water vs Oil?

I had a few people come this morning to give me quotes on sanding/refinishing some wood floors. The first few said they would use water…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

stevecym

in Glass 13 years and 1 month ago

Free USED Plate Glass

I have about 5 pieces of used plated glass I would like to get rid of.  They measure between 60″ and 68″ high and 12″…

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HouseNut

in Exterminator 13 years and 1 month ago

Rat Infestation on our Street

This is really gross, but the rats on our street are out of control.  There is an apartment building a few doors down that doesn’t…

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mysteriousbrunette

in Electricians 13 years and 1 month ago

Bureau of Electrical Control Access by phone

What is the phone number for the bureau of electrical control?  I want to speak to somebody in the permit department.   It’s about a…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

rollotomasi

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

Staircase: Repair vs Rebuild

I’ve been living in a brooklyn brownstone for 10 years and have a question. Our staircase has seen better days. Nothing major, just wear and…

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