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morganpony68
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Under Stoop Horror...
Well not that bad but still any help appreciated…. My understoop entry has a huge, thick door to the exterior and one door to the…
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a_bit_of_brooklyn
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 11 months ago
How to mow a 150 sq ft lawn???
The guy who installed the sod says we need to use a mower with a bag, but even the small mowers are huge and heavy! …
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tjer
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
using cockloft space
I have 7ft ceiling height on my top floor. Thinking of using the cockloft’s space to add some more height. Any integrity issues? Also anyone…
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ea3421
in Cellar 12 years and 11 months ago
Digging out cellar and backyard
I have a below grade cellar with 7′ ceilings. I would like to dig out the cellar so that the ceilings are 8′, and also…
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ferney1c
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Inspector visit re Certificate of Non Harassment
I filed for a Certificate of Non Harassment in July 2012. I’ve heard a city inspector visits your building to see if it is empty…
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deancollins
in For Sale 12 years and 11 months ago
Radiators worth anything?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/501c19a366f48-.jpg We just closed on an apartment and before we demo i’m wondering is these two radiators are worth anything to anyone here on the list.…
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nalusurf
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 11 months ago
Any Experience with Dream Home Realty?
Hi All, In our serach for an “un-gutted” brownstone (which is depressingly difficult!), we have come across some listings by “Dream Home Realty.” Does anyone…
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lorien
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 11 months ago
first time buyer needs your expert input! (crown heights, bed-stuy, bushwick, ridgewood)
Hi Brownstoners, I’m a first-time buyer, pre-approved for a mortgage and I’m looking for a 2-4 family building in Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, and parts of…
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 11 months ago
Refinishing Old Oak Doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/501a99662c6fa-.jpg I want to refinish our 100 year old oak front door on the exterior side. You can see from the photo that the finish…
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katesuth
in Doors 12 years and 11 months ago
Replacement Apartment Fire Door
I live in a 16 unit coop apartment building and need to replace my individual apartment door. The door needs to be a fire door…
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mevans74
in Quality of Life 12 years and 11 months ago
Cat Sitter Recommendation
Hello all, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a cat sitting service, in the Windsor Terrace area. Thanks!
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nalusurf
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 11 months ago
Any Experience with Dream Home Realty?
Hi All, In our serach for an “un-gutted” brownstone (which is depressingly difficult!), we have come across some listings by “Dream Home Realty.” Does anyone…
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 11 months ago
Refinishing Old Oak Doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/501a99662c6fa-.jpg I want to refinish our 100 year old oak front door on the exterior side. You can see from the photo that the finish…
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brooklyn72
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
How to approach our renovation project
We just bought a 4 story brownstown. It is need a full gut job including the following: 1\. Changing the electrical to get rid of…
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slopefarm
in Lighting 13 years and 9 months ago
Lamp Repair
Now that Lamp Warehouse is closed, any recs for repairing table lamps in Brooklyn?
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ea3421
in Cellar 12 years and 11 months ago
Digging out cellar and backyard
I have a below grade cellar with 7′ ceilings. I would like to dig out the cellar so that the ceilings are 8′, and also…
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thatwasmyidea
in Landlord 12 years and 11 months ago
i am trying to rent my apt and a broker emailed me asking to show to her client
I am renting my apt for the first time so I am green on being a landlord. I have listed this apt as for rent…
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casabk
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
Who to call for odor related to chimney and/or boiler?
We live on the (top) 5th floor of a five-unit brownstone and for the last couple of months have been smelling a terrible odor whenever…
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