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bobjohn
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 3 months ago
Where to buy textured wallpaper
Hi, I want to cover walls in the hall with the textured wallpaper. Is there any good place in Brooklyn to buy it?
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first_time_homebuyer
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 3 months ago
44 S Oxford St.
Does anyone know the history of 44 S. Oxford St in Ft Greene? I’ve been living on the street for a couple of years and…
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yp
in Architecture 13 years and 3 months ago
Building Addition
Hi Brownstoners! I was wondering if in R6 zoning, I can add 4th floor addition on a 3 story 6 family if Max FAR is…
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r-squared
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Structural Engineer for Victorian House
During the pre-purchase inspection of the house I’m trying to buy, the Inspector raised a potential concern with some structural elements, so I’d like to have…
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samtsegaye
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 3 months ago
Hello - Is there a Fort Greene house tour this year? Any other house tours coming up in Brooklyn? Thanks
Hello – Is there a Fort Greene House Tour this year? Any other house tours coming up soon in Brooklyn? Thanks
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brooklynbemused
in How To 13 years and 3 months ago
Removing mold from around tub
Hi I just removed the silicone caulk from around the tub and the back of the caulk is very moldy. Presumably this means that there’s…
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elm_bk
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
Looking for salvaged marble slab
Hi, Does anyone know of any good cources for salvaged marble? I want to do a kitchen island with marble, but for a host of…
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sobrooklyn
in Garden 13 years and 3 months ago
Spring Gardening
Hello–I plan to do some landscaping in my backyard now the weather is turning. Does anyone have a resource for finding out about deals and…
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rrmwzsxyjntpaloh
in Duct Cleaning 13 years and 3 months ago
Dryer Duct Cleaning
I need to get my dryer air duct cleaned but the company I used to use is out of business. Can anyone recommend someone who…
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YahwehOrTheHighway
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 8 months ago
Lawyer Specializing in Rent Stabilization
Hi, Can anyone recommend a lawyer in Brooklyn or Manhattan specializing in Rent Stabilization for Landlords.
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pdmlash
in Other 13 years and 3 months ago
Exterior painting and woodwork on Tudor
I need to change rotten wood and paint the exterior of our tudor home. Any recommends for contractors? Any recommendations greatly appreciated!
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yp
in Architecture 13 years and 3 months ago
Building Addition
Hi Brownstoners! I was wondering if in R6 zoning, I can add 4th floor addition on a 3 story 6 family if Max FAR is…
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nintzk
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 3 months ago
Are paint sprayers useful?
I need to do a significant amoung of painting (an entire apartment + a building’s hallway). Ideally I would like to do this job myself. …
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esther
in Brownstoner 13 years and 3 months ago
Where can I buy refurbished double height factory windows
Hello All, Does anyone know where I can but refurbished double height factor windows? Thanks!
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esther
in Brownstoner 13 years and 3 months ago
Where can I buy refurbished double height factory windows
Hello All, Does anyone know where I can but refurbished double height factor windows? Thanks!
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lkat75
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 3 months ago
Window Guards for Casement Windows
Has anyone ever installed window guards on casement windows. I know my building is required to install them, but the ones they use are really…
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itzik
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Seprate parlour floor to two room
We just got three stories townhouse. Its two family and would like to divide the two family in the middle. what I mean is that:…
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brownstonebiff
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
At what point do you call it quits with your architect?
We closed on our house two months ago, should have started construction already, and we still don’t have permits because we still don’t have a…
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