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RunJoe
in Sidewalks 13 years and 2 months ago
Sidewalk repair on Clermont
What’s the story with the sidewalk repairs on Clermont btw Dekalb and Lafayatte? Look’s like several house’s had their uneven sidewalks leveled at the same…
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Amym718
in Brownstoner 12 years and 7 months ago
No comments in archived posts??
When did Brownstoner remove or de-link comments from archived Forum posts? DID Brownstoner remove or de-link comments from archived Forum posts? Or am I having…
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deva
in Furnace Repair 12 years and 7 months ago
How to Restore Painted Over Marble Mantlepiece
I am finishing restoring my old house and would like to restore my marble fireplace mantle. Currently it has many layers of paint. Wanted to…
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bagofbricks
in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago
Traditional refi vs HAMP vs HARP
I’d appreciate feedback from anyone who has done a HAMP or HARP loan. I currently have a Fannie 30 year fixed loan @ 5.75 that…
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overherhead
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Small bathroom sink for sale
I screwed up in my upstairs bathroom reno – I bought a great small sink (white, about 19″x19″), and once I installed it I just…
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ge53
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Blue Stone - for sale
I have blue stone for sale in Greenpoint. Reply
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rsc3441
in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago
Munetz Electrical Contracting -- Highly recommended!
We just used Tom from Munetz Electrical Contracting. He did a fantastic job! He was early (unheard of for a contractor), very efficient, and kept…
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KB7394
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Antique Interior Doors - all 4 for $150
I own a limestone in Bay Ridge Brooklyn and did some repairs. I was left with 4 solid wood original doors. One has five horizontal…
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bklynpwds
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Help with sizing for overmantel mirror
We are finishing up the tail end of our restoration/renovation and are starting the hunt for an overmantel mirror. Our house is from the 1850s…
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bagofbricks
in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago
Traditional refi vs HAMP vs HARP
I’d appreciate feedback from anyone who has done a HAMP or HARP loan. I currently have a Fannie 30 year fixed loan @ 5.75 that…
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hullsean
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
how to prove renovations were grandfathered in?
Hi All, Am looking at a property to purchase. I had an architect do a thorough inspection of the property (“Bob Papazian” ). We found…
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yum54
in Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Protocol for opening walls
I’m planning to opening up 3 walls in my house in Brooklyn. Since this is the first time renovating my place, I need help understanding…
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summerjamz
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone original plaster ceiling repair
The big chunk of the plaster ceiling in my 110+ yr old brownstone fell out (ironically, on Labor Day)- likely due to years of layers…
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cate
in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago
Lenders for units in small buildings?
Anyone know of a lender or type of lender who lends on coops or condos in very small buildings (fewer than three units) — buildings…
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starfish11040
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
looking for a portrait of Grand Army Plaza
Anyone know where I can purchase a portrait or painting of Grand Army Plaza? I would like to frame it and hang it in my…
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slu2
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
New Contractor - Rough Carpentry and Custom Furniture Millwork
Serious inquiries only. Anyone need a small interior renovation done? My contractor is looking for new work in Bklyn!
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cuzzinned
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Fire Stopping for two-Family?
I am in the middle of the permit application process for our two-Family townhouse. My AR seems a bit conflicting when it comes to fire…
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nalusurf
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion: Any personal preference/recos for steam vs. hot water??
Hi All, thanks in advance for any guidance (especially from Steam Man and Masterplumber)! Converting from oil heat to gas heat in a 3 story…
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