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srsmith77
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 2 months ago
Contemplating move to Crown Heights
My husband and I are contemplating moving to Crown Heights with our baby, but we are curious about what others think of the ‘hood. We…
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luvdaborstch
in Garden 13 years and 2 months ago
What to put in gap between bluestone pavers
Hello folks, I’m finally getting to the back yard after a year long (on and off) renovation. I would love to get thoughts on what material people…
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tate
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 2 months ago
Dumbo/Vinegar Hill Agents?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa9315442f64-.jpg Hi, Just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a rental real estate agent who workes/knows the dumbo/vinegar hill area. We are looking for…
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ebsjb
in Construction 13 years and 2 months ago
Cost per sf for new ground up construction?
What is the average cost per square foot for new, ground up construction for a single or double family house in Brooklyn?
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RBCG
in Insulation 13 years and 2 months ago
Summer Heat
We have a three-story townhouse (bottom rental, upper duplex.) The top floor gets really, really hot in the summer. Window ACs work, but they have…
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overherhead
in Lighting 13 years and 2 months ago
Covering the gap on lights connected to old gas lines
As I slowly replace the existing fixtures in my house, I’m finding that most of my fixtures hang from the old gas lines, and so…
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ejalbk
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 2 months ago
Brooklyn Landlord/Tenant Lawyer Needed
Checked the archives and there were very few posts on this topic. We need an attorney to handle a non-payment in BK Housing Court (we…
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dar
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 4 months ago
Buying a house...first steps?! cost estimates?
Hi all, I’m new to the forum and have some big questions. Our dream is to own a house and I’ve seen a bunch that…
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jwallace3411
in Furniture 13 years and 2 months ago
DIALOGICA : Bedroom Furniture for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa73a56d06e8-.jpg We are selling three pieces of **Dialogica** furniture designed by Sergio and Monique Sevarese. **Dialogica** was produced by the duo from 1988 to 2008,…
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hj55
in Mortgage 13 years and 2 months ago
Mortgage experience with TD Bank?
Hi, We need a $750k mortgage for a 2 family brownstone in CH. We’ve done a little digging around and TD Bank seems to be…
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Seblicious
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Brownstoner Shutters
We are looking to add traditional wooden shutters to our Park Slope brownstone. Bay style windows – we’d like to get split top/bottom so that…
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luvdaborstch
in Garden 13 years and 2 months ago
Crushed Stone Anyone?
After extensive yard work, I’ve got about 1/2 a yard of crushed stone/stone dust from KINGS to give away for free. Logistics are the only…
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mantels4sale
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 2 months ago
Elaborately carved white marble mantel for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa0774baee4b-.jpg I am selling a gorgeous, detailed white marble mantel, originally from a 25-foot brownstone in Prospect Heights and currently living carefully laid flat in…
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kxz196
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 13 years and 2 months ago
HPD and DHCR
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa52b3ee5da7-.jpg I have been investing in Brooklyn real estate for years. A lot of fix and flips. There is always new situations that offer much…
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robindgray
in General Contractors 13 years and 2 months ago
Contractor required for water leak and ceiling repair!
Hi, I have a small water leak from an upstairs bathroom which has resulted to some damage to the ceiling below. I am looking for…
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mikea
in Mortgage 13 years and 7 months ago
Mortgage Broker Recommendation
I recently had the pleasure to work with Vanessa Thatcher from Atlantic Home Capital to refinance my house in Park Slope. Back in ’08 I…
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msaige
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 2 months ago
Kitchen Island?
Can anyone recommend a carpenter or cabinet maker to build a kitchen island?
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luvdaborstch
in Garden 13 years and 2 months ago
What to put in gap between bluestone pavers
Hello folks, I’m finally getting to the back yard after a year long (on and off) renovation. I would love to get thoughts on what material people…
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