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OneOneTwoZeroOne

in Mortgage 13 years and 2 months ago

$1,896 total monthly payment for studio condo unit

is it really  **”Cheaper than a rent payment for a comparably sized residence” ??** This amount includes maintance and monthly taxes.  The building borders Clinton Hill…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

brooklynhouselove

in Brownstoner 13 years and 2 months ago

Seeking Recommendations for Ironwork/Aluminum Co. for Exterior Guardrail

I need an L shaped guardrail with a door for the top of a staircase in my backyard. Currently there isn’t anything there and we need something…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

dragonfruit

in Architecture 13 years and 2 months ago

How to Move Ahead on Renovation?

Hi – We’re struggling with how to proceed on renovating our 3 floor Park Slope brownstone.  It’s relatively livable but systems are totally outdated (forced…

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dylan621

in Roofers 13 years and 2 months ago

M & F Roofing on Avenue Z

Does anyone have experience with or heard anything about M & F Roofing on Avenue Z?  Thanks.

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OneOneTwoZeroOne

in Mortgage 13 years and 2 months ago

$1,896 total monthly payment for studio condo unit

is it really  **”Cheaper than a rent payment for a comparably sized residence” ??** This amount includes maintance and monthly taxes.  The building borders Clinton Hill…

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housereno

in Lumber and Building Materials 13 years and 2 months ago

Brand New Custom Made Door - $700 or best offer

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9edec27c066-.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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housereno

in Lumber and Building Materials 13 years and 2 months ago

Brand New Custom Made Door - $700 or best offer

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9edec27c066-.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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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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slopette

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 2 months ago

Best hotels in Brooklyn?

OK, OK, I know this is a bit off topic, but where else but Brownstoner can I find a such community of picky and detail-oriented…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

vttobk

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago

Deck costs?

We are putting a deck on our brownstone and want to do steel frame with wood on top, and have been quoted a price of…

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marcj

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 2 months ago

proposed bedroom dimensions

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f99c7cc4a6d4-.jpg We are considering dividing a large bedroom in our one bed condo into two smaller ones.  One of the new rooms would be 8’4″…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

tgiardina

in Building Code 14 years and 1 month ago

Can I move in to my house?!

We areconverting a 2 family house to a 1 family house. HOWEVER, because we added on more then 50%, the DOB made us file as…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

nintzk

in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 4 months ago

removing a chimney

There is a non-functioning chimney in my building which is not very attractive either.  I am considering just removing the entire thing.  Anyone have an…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

mullax

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 2 months ago

soundproof windows-citiquiet or citiproof?

I live on a horribly noisy block to the point getting sleep is nearly impossible. i’ve done some minor research on the possibility of soundproof…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

brooklynhouselove

in Brownstoner 13 years and 2 months ago

Seeking Recommendations for Ironwork/Aluminum Co. for Exterior Guardrail

I need an L shaped guardrail with a door for the top of a staircase in my backyard. Currently there isn’t anything there and we need something…

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meme2

in Appliances 13 years and 2 months ago

wolf or kitchen aid

simple question I have to replace my range 30″ thought in the reno of doing a 36 but its 2000+ for 6″ not worth it…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

lnneedshelp

in Cellar 13 years and 2 months ago

Metal back door to basement leaking

My house has a metal door in the front (goes down the basement) and one in the back (used to be a coal chute). They…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

kteiro

in Fencing 13 years and 2 months ago

Seeking Garden Fence Recommendations

I need to replace a wooden garden fence. Any recommendations for good fencing contractors?  Thanks!

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lnneedshelp

in Cellar 13 years and 2 months ago

Metal back door to basement leaking

My house has a metal door in the front (goes down the basement) and one in the back (used to be a coal chute). They…

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Inquisigal2

in Landscaping 13 years and 2 months ago

Can you recommend an arborist?

Hi, Looking for recommendations for a liscensed arborist to inspect what appears to be a dying tree, as well as cut and/or remove tree from…

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Updated 13 years and 2 months ago

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