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ari11210
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 8 months ago
How is the Park Slope 2 bedroom market lately?
Hello all, I’ve been trying to sell my 2 bedroom co-op apt in a great center slope location for the last few months (with a broker),…
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bedstuywalla
in Electricians 14 years and 8 months ago
Advice on Electrical estimate?
I’m about to buy a brownstone that needs some standard electrical upgrading including: * installation of 100 amp 208 volts 20 circuit panel box *…
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palma
in Heating 14 years and 8 months ago
Heating System Overhaul
Does a landlord need to obtain a work permit to break though walls, replace pipes throughout building and install new boiler?
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bk_homeslice
in Architecture 14 years and 8 months ago
Thoughts on renovating this house
Hey everyone, I am on a quest to buy a house in brooklyn and I came across this house: http://corcoran.com/property/listing.aspx?Region=NYC&ListingID=2046052 Eventhough it’s listed as a…
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deanbh
in Demolition 14 years and 8 months ago
need garbage bin enclosure demo'd and carted away
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e35aef48f1a3-.jpg Hi, I need a quote to break up and cart away this old timber garbage container. Its about 8ft x 2ft x 2ft. We…
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guest4
in Decorative 14 years and 8 months ago
Free - Farrow and Ball paint samples
I have: Pointing, Blackened, Pale Hound. I only used a tiny portion of each sample pot. Free pickup from UWS or I’ll ship to you…
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guest4
in Decorative 14 years and 8 months ago
Free - Farrow and Ball paint samples
I have: Pointing, Blackened, Pale Hound. I only used a tiny portion of each sample pot. Free pickup from UWS or I’ll ship to you…
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kms_bkyn
in Doors 14 years and 8 months ago
ISO a barn door installer
I’d like to have a barn door installed on a wall that includes two doorways on the same wall in my apartment. We have two…
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cm
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 8 months ago
fireplace frame needs repair...do I need framer?
I recently purchased a small row house in South Slope. The hearth of the fireplace has cracked. It is located on the ground floor. A…
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gpoint
in Financial Services 14 years and 8 months ago
FHA mortgage rates after Aug 2nd
Any insight on how much rates could possibly jump? I’m hearing FHA rates could go above 7% immediately. Is this true or fear mongering ??
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kprestek
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 8 months ago
Rebuilding Hallway Cabinets -- how much should I expect to pay?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e3340bb3ef91-.jpg We have a cheaply made set of cabinets in our hallway that we’d like to replace with better built-ins. The space is about 10…
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realestate
in Environmental and Green Design 14 years and 8 months ago
Kitchen Counters you love (not polished granite)?
We need to choose kitchen countertops for townhouse we are renovating. Budget is modest but we also want something durable/relatively easy to maintain. Aesthetically, we…
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kprestek
in Flooring 14 years and 8 months ago
How to Remove Craptastic Manufactured Wood Floor?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e33423d8821f-.jpg The previous owner installed ugly fake wood flooring in the closet before he built some decent wooden shelves on top of it. I’d like…
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kprestek
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 8 months ago
Rebuilding Hallway Cabinets -- how much should I expect to pay?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e3340bb3ef91-.jpg We have a cheaply made set of cabinets in our hallway that we’d like to replace with better built-ins. The space is about 10…
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intheair
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 8 months ago
Would like to refinance, need a broker
I own a mixed use building and would like to refinance it. I need the interest deduction. Anyone recommend a good Mortgage broker? One that…
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anonymous
in Environmental and Green Design 14 years and 8 months ago
Anyone know what is going on with the Gowanus Canal?
I am in contract on a home in the Gowanus and I really love the nabe. It’s got great bars, coffee shops and restaurants and…
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anonymous
in Brownstoner 14 years and 8 months ago
Dramatic increase in rent - how much notice is required?
I live in a one bedroom apartment brownstone apartment with my boyfriend. We received an email from our landlord this Tuesday saying that she plans to…
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liz
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 8 months ago
anyone interested in purchasing a salvaged hallway mirror?
my neighbor’s selling an original full length brownstone hallway mirror. anyone interested? Photos and more info available at: http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/fuo/2518844224.html
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