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bob33

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago

White original brownstone marble mantel for sale

Marble mantel with shelf for sale. Pick up Park Slope Approx. size 70?L x 49? H. Some cracks as indicated on photo. $750 Phone 917-907-1100

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bob33

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago

White original brownstone marble mantel for sale

Marble mantel with shelf for sale. Pick up Park Slope Approx. size 70?L x 49? H. Some cracks as indicated on photo. $750 Phone 917-907-1100

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lgrayb

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 11 years and 11 months ago

Carpenter/Handyman to Customize Ikea for a Home Office

I’m looking for a handyman or carpenter to help me customize Ikea shelving to create a built-in home office for 2 people — preferably someone…

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roemerf

in Lawyers and legal service 11 years and 11 months ago

Legal Recommendations for an Abandoned House next to Ours

hi, we bought a house in BedStuy next to an abandoned brownstone. With the crazy winter, there have been water damages in our basement from…

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gengen

in Mortgage 11 years and 11 months ago

Mixed Use Mortgage

Hi! Can someone help me with a proper broker that can help me or a bank that can provide a mortgage for a small mixed…

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elm_bk

in Insurance 11 years and 11 months ago

Homeowners Insurance under a mile form the coast

Hi, What companies have people found lately that will provide homeowner’s insurance to a property under a mile from the coast? Thanks in advance!

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

trupolo

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago

Unwanted backyard guests

I have a vexing problem. I live in South Park Slope and my landlord owns a number of adjacent buildings and garages. My backyard currently…

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suzy

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 11 years and 11 months ago

Looking for painter for Hardie siding and cornice

Hi! We had unpainted Hardie siding installed on our wood-frame house earlier this spring, and need to have it painted soon– anyone have a rec…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

ditmasmom

in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago

FS smoke/heat sensors and alpha keypad

After a renovation our contractor replaced the existing smoke detectors and keypad for the system. They are in good condition and work well. They were…

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ditmasmom

in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago

FS smoke/heat sensors and alpha keypad

After a renovation our contractor replaced the existing smoke detectors and keypad for the system. They are in good condition and work well. They were…

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iametis

in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago

FS: New, Large, St. Charles Pendant

FS: Large, St. Charles Pendant – Celadon – never used, new in open box. Includes wiring, ceiling cap. $150 Link: http://www.ylighting.com/jamie-young-co-5stch-lg.html?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_content=jamie-young-co-5stch-lg&cvosrc=merchantfeed.google.jamie-young-co-5stch-lg&gclid=CPLo68-ln74CFeJF7AodcCwAxg

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iametis

in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago

FS: New, Large, St. Charles Pendant

FS: Large, St. Charles Pendant – Celadon – never used, new in open box. Includes wiring, ceiling cap. $150 Link: http://www.ylighting.com/jamie-young-co-5stch-lg.html?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_content=jamie-young-co-5stch-lg&cvosrc=merchantfeed.google.jamie-young-co-5stch-lg&gclid=CPLo68-ln74CFeJF7AodcCwAxg

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iametis

in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago

FS: Drafting Table, Vintage

Elegant, streamlined Drafting Table. Oak desk area measures 3.5″ wide x 2.5″ high. Adjustable height. Cast iron legs, deep green paint. $450 Will help with…

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iametis

in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago

FS: Drafting Table, Vintage

Elegant, streamlined Drafting Table. Oak desk area measures 3.5″ wide x 2.5″ high. Adjustable height. Cast iron legs, deep green paint. $450 Will help with…

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lyndapak

in Pest Control 11 years and 11 months ago

Help - how do I remove nest of birds in opening in roof area?

Hi there. I am a newbie brownstone owner (just closed in March). My neighbor pointed out that I have birds entering/exiting via a hole on…

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orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago

Contractor recommendation: Chris Lombardi

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51afc5c58a9ce-.jpg I posted a recommendation for Chris last year for his work on my bathroom renovation but after he finished our living room which was…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

mayjune

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago

At Step One- what is the one thing you wish you had known?

Hello- I am just starting my search for a brownstone. What is the one piece of advice you would give someone just starting out on…

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Sweet-Action

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 5 months ago

Replacing wood trim / casing around window

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ea63af08ab27-.jpg Hey all, In preparation for the coming winter, I’m preparing to perform some triage on with my drafty front windows on the front of…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

ekrub

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago

CURB VALVE BOX VIOLATION

After completing a 5 year Flow Test for the Sprinkler System with Fire Department, we were issued a violation for not having Curb Valve Box.…

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tsarina

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago

deadbeat garage tenant

I have rented 1/2 of my garage to a neighbor who owns the building next to me for 10 years. Four years ago financial troubles…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

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