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jeffied
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Any news on whats happening on Kent near Domsey. (431 Kent) Construction fences are going up along Kent between S11 and S9 Sts.
Any news on whats happening on Kent near Domsey. (431 Kent) Construction fences are going up along Kent between S11 and S9 Sts
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jackdavis100
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 7 months ago
renting basement apartment in two family
Hi Looking at a two family house which has a fully finished basement apartment with kitchen and bathroom. The listing agent tells me it’s OK…
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anonymous
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 4 months ago
1377 Pacific Street - how is the neighborhood
Hi All, I saw a beautifully renovated home on pacific st. in crown heights (http://realestate.nytimes.com/sales/detail/253-NS1205311170/1377-Pacific-Street-fully-renovated-by-architect-BROOKLYN-NY-11216). It looks nice, however, I am very concerned about the…
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drock2750
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 4 months ago
Mystery (to me anyway) fireplace
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd91b336d163-.jpg I currently have my TV in front of the fireplace because I have no idea how my fireplace is meant to be used. It’s…
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verytired
in For Sale 13 years and 4 months ago
Cast iron tubs for sale
2 original Turner Towers cast iron tubs for sale, $500 each, OBO. Corner units, one with drain on the square end, one with drain on…
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drock2750
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 4 months ago
Mystery (to me anyway) fireplace
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd91b336d163-.jpg I currently have my TV in front of the fireplace because I have no idea how my fireplace is meant to be used. It’s…
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zg
in Flooring 13 years and 4 months ago
Hardwood floors over concrete substrate
Hi all, Can anyone share their experience putting hardwood floors over a concrete subfloor? I’m torn between installing 1/2″-3/4″ plywood substrate, moisture barrier, then hardwood,…
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WantBklynHeights
in Interior Decorators and Designers 14 years ago
Interior Designer / Decorator Recommendations
My wife and I are looking for an interior designer / decorator to help with furniture, rug, window treatment, and wall hanging selection for a…
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greencat
in Appliances 13 years and 4 months ago
Electric stove for rental apt? Bad idea?
Hi Brownstoners, So I picked up an electrical stove by mistake from IKEA for a rental apartment. It’s a big nightmare to return in. Are…
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lisamaza
in Lighting 13 years and 4 months ago
How to change this light bulb
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd811b232f01-.jpg I know this is a very silly question, but I don’t know who else to ask. I just moved into this house and the…
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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
Is it difficult to build a hammock chair?
Hi all, Is it difficult to build a hammock chair? How to do that? Thanks a lot, Rafael
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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
Is it difficult to build a hammock chair?
Hi all, Is it difficult to build a hammock chair? How to do that? Thanks a lot, Rafael
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ilovestoops
in Moving and Storage 13 years and 4 months ago
need rec for long distance moving company
I thought maybe someone on Brownstoner had used a long distance (Austin-NYC in my case) moving company that they would recommend. Also, please mention any…
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xistent
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 4 months ago
Removing Dirt From Garden
I’m in the process of redoing our back garden after moving in a year ago. Before I go any further I need to remove dirt…
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lisamaza
in Lighting 13 years and 4 months ago
How to change this light bulb
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd811b232f01-.jpg I know this is a very silly question, but I don’t know who else to ask. I just moved into this house and the…
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bk_bstoner1
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
Recommending excellent electric company
Hey ‘Stoners, I finally have another great company to recommend. I’m having the tenant floor rewired in my brownstone and I have hired Limar electric…
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berniceshola
in Demolition 13 years and 4 months ago
structural engineer recommendations?
hey all, I have a 20-foot wide, 3-story brownstone, and I’m considering removing an eight-foot section of parlor-floor wall, parallel to the party walls, that…
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southernslope
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
Looking for Garden Level in July or August
Our daycare provider just found out that she needs to leave her apartment for owner renovations. She’s looking for a garden level apartment (prefers staying…
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