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Javi80
in Appraisals 14 years and 10 months ago
Appraisal Question
Preface: the new forum format seems to have trashed all the comments and answers to similar past questions, so forgive my asking a question I…
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LotharoftheClintonHillPeople
in Financial Services 14 years and 9 months ago
I found a good mortgage broker!
I rarely post on Brownstoner and I’ve never written to the Forum before, but it was through the Forum that I found the one mortgage…
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stickerhappy
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 7 months ago
Need a wooden counter cut down - any ideas of where to go / cost?
I bought a 8 foot long and 25 inch wide wooden countertop from IKEA (and 1.5″ thick). I need to cut it down so that…
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Skillman
in Furniture 14 years and 7 months ago
Picnic Table
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4c50161a3b8-.jpg Anyone have any suggestions on where to find a wooden picnic table like the one below? I realize there’s tons of places to buy…
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guikazoid
in Mortgage 14 years and 8 months ago
PMI based on sale price of house or bank appraisal?
Quick question – we’re currently in contract and the bank just finished the appraisal. The house was appraised at 8.30% higher than the sale price.…
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adk46
in Landlord 14 years and 8 months ago
NYC lease (non)renewal...required notice?
I have a one-year lease that will expire on August 31, 2011\. On August 1, 2011, I asked my landlady if I could go month-to-month…
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katiem633
in Appliances 14 years and 7 months ago
Antique Stove
Hi, My parents are renovating their kitchen and looking to sell their 1950’s Chambers stove. We’ve posted it on craigslist, but haven’t gotten any hits. …
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semigli
in Mortgage 14 years and 7 months ago
illegal one family???
I am trying to refinance my house but am running into trouble. The house is set up and used as a one family but has…
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edison
in Decorative 14 years and 7 months ago
Vintage Stove for Sale...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4c368fb366b-.jpg Hi, We have a vintage 60’s GE Americana electric range with oven and overhead rotisserie oven for sale. This was in the kitchen when…
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achildgrows
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 7 months ago
Do you need shutters? We have them!
When we bought our house 8 years ago, the former owner had removed all the shutters for the rehab. He told us the shutters are…
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Tiny
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 7 months ago
Sell, then buy? Or vice versa?
Hi, This might be a silly question, but do people generally recommend putting your current apartment on the market BEFORE attempting to purchase a new…
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chmod
in Security 14 years and 7 months ago
Temporary Window Security
Some young friends are moving into a ground floor apartment that does not have security bars on the windows and the landlord does not intend…
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steam_man
in Other 14 years and 7 months ago
Rooster or hen APB
I’m getting this story second-hand from my honey so I can’t verify the details. However…. There appears to be some form of chicken hanging out…
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anon552
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 7 months ago
External Waterproofing: Our Time Has Come...Help Us Make it Painless (and affordable)
After years of applying band-aids to the problem, this past weekend’s storms have convinced us of the necessity of definitively waterproofing the exterior of our…
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Juno106
in Construction 14 years and 7 months ago
Expansion joint
Hoping someone can help. Completed an extension in the back of my three-story building a couple of years ago and per what I believe is…
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rcltrh
in Construction 14 years and 7 months ago
I recommend GMC&D for anyone looking for a general purpose contractor
I can say Aaron Gruenberg – owner of Green Mountain Construction and Design (GMC&D – gmcandd.com) just did a wonderful job on some remodeling work…
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StuyHome
in Demolition 14 years and 7 months ago
Wall Demolition
I’d like to have an interior, non-bearing wall 12’x17′ removed from my home. Does anyone know a good demo person and the approx. cost of…
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Meliora
in Brownstoner 14 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone Advice
I just had an offer accepted on a brownstone in Brooklyn and am seeking tips and advice on the whole process from any of you…
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