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Springs
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 9 months ago
MDF versus Poplar for crown and base. Any thoughts on the pros and cons?
I am debating about the use of MDF vs. Poplar for crown and baseboards. MDF is half the price as Poplar. I am…
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Springs
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 9 months ago
MDF versus Poplar for crown and base. Any thoughts on the pros and cons?
I am debating about the use of MDF vs. Poplar for crown and baseboards. MDF is half the price as Poplar. I am…
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nhamilto
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 9 months ago
Broker fees for rentals
I’m a landlord looking to rent three apartments in one building using a broker. I want to do an exclusive with a broker and the…
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ea3421
in Taxes 12 years and 9 months ago
Taxes on a new 3-family
I’m considering building a new 3-family on a vacant lot. Are there any property tax exemptions/abatements that I should know about? How is the tax…
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katiekatie
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Soundproofing windows
Hi, We just bought a place that we need serious noise reduction from buses and traffic. Anyone used CityProof or CityQuiet? CityProof installs an interior…
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 9 months ago
Refinish Old Oak Exterior Doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5063136ea6f23-.jpg I am refinishing our 100+ year old exterior oak doors. They are in pretty good shape as the finish has eroded (gray wood exposed)…
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 9 months ago
Refinish Old Oak Exterior Doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5063136ea6f23-.jpg I am refinishing our 100+ year old exterior oak doors. They are in pretty good shape as the finish has eroded (gray wood exposed)…
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anonymous
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 9 months ago
Sealing of exterior bricks
Hi All, We are in the process of having an exterior wall of our town house cleaned and repointed. The contractor is recommending that we…
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flyingfish
in Glass 12 years and 9 months ago
Need Stained Glass window repair in Brooklyn
We have a house in Bed Stuy that has two stained glass panels above the front windows. One of the panels is missing a piece…
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mattpostal
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 9 months ago
What can be done about illegal parking by food vendors (blocking fire hydrants) at Grand Army Plaza on weekends?
Enter Your Question
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MAC
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 9 months ago
Shelter? or Hotel?
Does anyone know what is going with the new building on Clifton and Bedford Avenues? I saw them moving in some mattresses earlier today?
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hancockone
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago
nodern tub strainer body does not fit old tub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50622b8d2eb45-.jpg I am replacing the tub strainer body on my 1925 American Standard tub. Have found the new strainer bodies have a threaded inset of…
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mattpostal
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 9 months ago
What can be done about illegal parking by food vendors (blocking fire hydrants) at Grand Army Plaza on weekends?
Enter Your Question
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timber
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
Cork floor tiles
Anyone know where I might purchase cork floor tiles in or near downtoen Brooklyn? I used them in my kitchen about 10 years ago and…
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ute123
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
asbestos in old vinyl flooring
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5061e7a1b797b-.jpg Hello — I am about to sign a lease on an apartment that has old vinyl flooring. The flooring is not in great shape,…
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ute123
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
asbestos in old vinyl flooring
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5061e7a1b797b-.jpg Hello — I am about to sign a lease on an apartment that has old vinyl flooring. The flooring is not in great shape,…
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emilycgbk
in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago
Restoration of Origingal Brownstone Front Doors and Stoop Metalwork, Repair of Facade
Has anyone used Vincent Battiloro of The Finest Brownstone Restoration for their front doors? Please let me know what you thought of his work. Or,…
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sprucenik
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
ISO experienced engineered wood flooring installer
We just installed some engineered wood floor (floating click and lock) in our tenant’s apartment. Unfortunately, the installer that we used did not have much…
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