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overherhead

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago

Pocket door for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ede462f48ce0-.jpg I bought this really nice pocket door to use in my bathroom renovation – and then was quite sad to discover that when the…

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slightREobsession

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 5 months ago

Two meters in three family illegal according to DOB?

We bought our three family brownstone (with letter of no objection sanctioning legal use as a three family) in July, but it has two electrical meters (something…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

jeffrey123

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 5 months ago

pricing for painting crown molding per foot

I am pricing a large new consruction job for painting. There will be a 7 ”  MDF crown molding installed in nearly every room of the home.…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

EugeneDelicado

in Security 13 years and 5 months ago

Alarms R Us

Has anyone used them to install a home security system and if so, would you recommend them?  Thanks.

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

elm_bk

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago

what is the process of making an offer

Hi, I’m interested in making an offer on a house that needs a fair amount of work.  Should I have an architect and or engineer…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

bennybushwick

in Exterminator 13 years and 5 months ago

Bedbugs **********Urgent **************

They are  doing renovation on the house next door who was infested with bedbugs and somehow i recently discover some in my bedroom . i…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

architerp

in DIY 13 years and 5 months ago

Wall Mount Faucet

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ede824f8a0ff-.jpg I came across a sink not too dissimilar from the one in the image a few weeks ago. I purchased a wall-mounted utility sink…

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jbkramer

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 5 months ago

Buyer's Broker

We purchased our current condo 7 years ago, and we’re rapidly outgrowing it. We would like to move within Park Slope, hopefully to a smaller…

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Fredo

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

Brownstone coop looking for home renovation financing

We are a small coop (3 units) in a brownstone in CG. Looking to do an extensive renovation of the house (facade, roof, iron works,…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

coopfornow

in Security 13 years and 5 months ago

motion detector lights

After some uninvited activity on our fire escapes we figured we’d better invest in some motion detector lights and such. Any leads out there on…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

aimee

in Exteriors 13 years and 8 months ago

ISO: Waterproofing Expert

Hi All,   I am seeking a contractor who is an experert at exterior waterproofing and resporation work.  I live in a converted (double) brownstone…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

Fredo

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

Brownstone coop looking for home renovation financing

We are a small coop (3 units) in a brownstone in CG. Looking to do an extensive renovation of the house (facade, roof, iron works,…

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daveinbedstuy

in Retail 13 years and 5 months ago

Anyone Seen Christmas Trees For Sale in Bed Stuy?

Specifically ??within walking distance of Stuyvesant & Halsey? ??Bread Stuy sold them last year but they are gone.

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

evie

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago

McFurniture Cabinets

I think I saw this company mentioned here by someone. Has anyone used them for kitchen or bath cabinets – – if so how were…

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evie

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago

McFurniture Cabinets

I think I saw this company mentioned here by someone. Has anyone used them for kitchen or bath cabinets – – if so how were…

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fluxus

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 5 months ago

Real Estate Broker/Agent Recommendation: Nadine Adamson & Karesse Grenier (BHS)

Dear Future Neighbor, We recently purchased a brownstone in Brooklyn, NY, and we’re writing to commend Nadine Adamson and Karesse Grenier as two of the…

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SPer

in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 5 months ago

Lawyer for a our Coop

Hi, I’m looking for a lawyer to handle coop business — we are a 40 unit building in south Brooklyn.  Thanks in advance for any…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

starfish11040

in How To 13 years and 5 months ago

What's the best method to repair an area of peeled-off enamel in the bath tub?

Tenant moved out and left an old, dirty mat attached to the tub floor. When I removed it, it peeled off an area of enamel…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

rodneyanonymous

in Security 13 years and 5 months ago

ornate iron window security bars

We have a number of ornate iron window security bars that we’d like to sell.  They are of the type commonly found on parlor floor…

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pswannabe

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 5 months ago

Standard size appliances or more cabinet space?

I am renovating a kitchen in a 2 bedroom apartment in park slope. My contractor drew up a cabinet layout with: a 27 inch cabinet over…

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