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pcvhaiti
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago
Certificate of Non-harrassment Timing Question
What is a reasonable time period, start to finish, to obtain a certificate of non-harrassment provided everything is very clean (can demonstrate owner occupied for…
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brooklynheightsivyiii
in History 14 years and 8 months ago
Searching for Boerum Hill Article
Over cocktails yesterday evening, a fellow Brooklynite recalled an article in Victoria Magazine about a family who restored a Victorian house in Boerum Hill. She…
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backyard
in Security 14 years and 8 months ago
Home security / wireless
Hello, I know the theme was already discussed in previous posts, but I would like to know your experience with wireless security systems. We have…
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caperdog
in For Sale 14 years and 8 months ago
FS: 2 new in box barnlight electric ceiling fans
we are selling 2 brand new never opened barnlight electric ceiling fans in white. accidentally ordered the wrong model for our needs and would rather…
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gigi.gaur
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago
Need Advice on a House with a
Where do I even start? We are making an offer on a beautiful brownstone with a reported mold problem. I think it’s gone unchecked for…
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SMR
in Insurance 14 years and 8 months ago
Calculating condo replacement cost?
We are in contract for a DUMBO condo and are getting quotes for walls-in (HO6) insurance. As relocating California suburbanites we have no idea how…
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mystiky
in Decorative 14 years and 8 months ago
Where can I get moldings for outside wires encosure?
I live in Brooklyn, and on the back of my house, I have 4 wires (all 4 TV related) running down and across. I would…
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gigi.gaur
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago
Need Advice on a House with a
Where do I even start? We are making an offer on a beautiful brownstone with a reported mold problem. I think it’s gone unchecked for…
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windsorstone
in Flooring 14 years and 8 months ago
any recs for a contractor that specializes in cement floor sealing for a residential space?
i’m moving into an apartment in windsor terrace where there is a cement sub floor and i’d like to have it sealed and shiny 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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dano1182
in Exterminator 14 years and 8 months ago
I have tiny little bugs (ants?)in my kitchen.
I have tiny little bugs (ants?)in my kitchen.They are about the size of a poppy seeds.Any Advice on how to get rid of them??
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Reno2011
in Leisure 14 years and 8 months ago
What to charge movie folks to rent/film in our brownstone for 2 weeks?
Producer and director of mid budget film want to rent our place for two weeks to film a movie. We are allowed to stay in…
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guywithahouse
in Brownstoner 14 years and 8 months ago
Why do I need to accept "Third-Party Cookies" to post on Brownstoner?
While I’m sure that Brownstoner’s cookies are fine, other third-party cookies sometimes can be problematic. Changing my settings every time I want to post here…
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guywithahouse
in Brownstoner 14 years and 8 months ago
Why do I need to accept "Third-Party Cookies" to post on Brownstoner?
While I’m sure that Brownstoner’s cookies are fine, other third-party cookies sometimes can be problematic. Changing my settings every time I want to post here…
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PleasantPlainer
in DIY 14 years and 8 months ago
Repairing water damaged floor joists - what joist hangers for brick?
Hi, I have to reinforce a few floor joists that are “moderately” water damaged on the 2nd floor of a 100 y/o brick row house.…
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thither
in Appliances 14 years and 8 months ago
A/C shopping tips?
Hi all. I’m moving to Brooklyn from San Francisco, and having grown up around here air conditioning is kind of a foreign language to me. …
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bubu
in Lighting 14 years and 8 months ago
Would you replace recess lights and ceiling fan by yourself or hire electrician?
I need to replace them today, but much complicated than I thought. Would you hire electrician or can you do by your self? How much…
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dodgechris
in Locksmith and Security 14 years and 8 months ago
Intercom system Aiphone vs. Comelit
Hi Brownstoners, I’m wondering if anyone has any experience with intecom systems. I’m looking to install one and wondering whether the price difference between an…
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