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jty2

in Landscaping 10 years and 11 months ago

Landscaping project

Hi. I am looking to do a somewhat “minor” landscaping project in my backyard where we level out the backyard (currently 3 levels) and put…

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brynn

in Landscaping 10 years and 11 months ago

Landscaping - leveling backyard & laying bluestone

I’ve got a small backyard and I’m looking for someone who could level it (it’s a bit bumpy) and lay bluestone. Thanks in advance for…

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8104012

in Real Estate - Sales 11 years ago

Selling a coop

Hey Bstoner, I’m a homeowner in a coop in Brooklyn, it is the first residence I’ve ever purchased. I’m considering selling and wondered if anyone…

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slopefarm

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Reliable source to buy windows/installation?

Back when we renovated, we went a bit low-budget on some of the windows. We are now looking to replace them. We have the white…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

greenstuy

in Decks and Porches 10 years and 11 months ago

Where can I buy Ipe lumber for deck?

Any recommendations for this lumber stores that carry ipe? Thanks.

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tressilliana

in Legal 10 years and 11 months ago

Does anyone know of a local public notary in Stuyvesant Heights?

Afternoon Brownstoners. I’m needing to get a few documents witnessed and stamped by a public notary and was wondering if anyone knew of a local…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

JJDPE

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago

oil spill / any oil inspector referrals ?

A house I am looking at has an oil spill that the owner (investor) said he will remediate. I would get a second opinion of…

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JJDPE

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago

oil spill / any oil inspector referrals ?

A house I am looking at has an oil spill that the owner (investor) said he will remediate. I would get a second opinion of…

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JJDPE

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago

oil spill / any oil inspector referrals ?

A house I am looking at has an oil spill that the owner (investor) said he will remediate. I would get a second opinion of…

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BigD

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

Solid Wood Door circa 1920

Recently removed a door (and frame/trim) that connected two bedrooms in my Bay Ridge circa 1920 row house. The door is solid wood, unpainted, and…

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BigD

in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago

Solid Wood Door circa 1920

Recently removed a door (and frame/trim) that connected two bedrooms in my Bay Ridge circa 1920 row house. The door is solid wood, unpainted, and…

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MaconStreetMan

in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago

Landmarks - Window Replacement Application

Anyone have any recommendations for someone to help file the paperwork to get Landmarks permission for replacing windows in a Landmarked district. I believe that…

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lchiarello2

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

For Sale: Antique Cast Iron Cook Stove [1890?] from a North Park Slope Brownstone

Hello All, This magnificent artifact belongs in a museum. But we are not a museum? It is available to adorn your home or what-have-you? Inside…

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thetinkerswagon

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

FREE Solid Oak Divided Light Door

See Photo. this is a 29×84″ solid oak door that a customer of mine had me install in the late ’90’s in a condo in…

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granbymartine

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Painting exterior of house (brick) do I need to point?

Hello, I can’t seem to get a straight answer. I have to point parts of the back wall of the house but if i paint…

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peaceout

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Deck flooring

We are having a deck built. The frame will be iron, we are now exploring what type of flooring to use: fieldstone or wood. If…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

tressilliana

in Legal 10 years and 11 months ago

Does anyone know of a local public notary in Stuyvesant Heights?

Afternoon Brownstoners. I’m needing to get a few documents witnessed and stamped by a public notary and was wondering if anyone knew of a local…

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minasimon

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago

Clinton Hill Library Plant Sale

The Brooklyn Public Library and the Friends of the Clinton Hill Branch is having a plant sale this Saturday, May 9 from 10 am to…

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ronaldny

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 2 months ago

Would you buy a condo in a building built on leased land?

The development planned for Pier 1 of Brooklyn Bridge Park will apparently be built on leased land. This article http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/34/32/dtg_bridgeparkhotel_2011_08_05_bk.html says _”As part of the project, developers…

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Updated 10 years and 11 months ago

humboldt

in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 11 months ago

AC Window Unit Quiet on the OUTSIDE?

Our 1st floor tenants have a window-mounted GE ac unit that’s very loud when we’re in the backyard – anyone know if the quieter units…

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