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CG11231
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 9 months ago
Masonry Recommendations/Input for Brownstone Step and Facade Work
Hi, Our Co-op has started the process to get brownstone work done and are wondering if anyone out there has recommendations for people/companies not listed…
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greenermjr
in Construction 13 years and 9 months ago
Need ironwork in fort Greene
Looking for recommendations for iron window grating removal, repair, cleaning and reprinting in fort Greene Brooklyn. I am getting new windows and patio door but…
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AJAS
in Sidewalks 13 years and 9 months ago
Bluestone Slab (72" long x 42" wide x 4" thick)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe497fad5588-.jpg One large slab of bluestone for sale at cost $600 o/b/o — perfect for use in sidewalk or tree-pit repair or in your backyard.…
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Sweet-Action
in Mortgage 13 years and 9 months ago
Mortgage broker recommendation: Vanessa Thatcher @ Atlantic Home Capital
Just wanted to give an enthusiastic recommendation if you are in the market for mortgage broker. Vanessa Thatcher of Atlantic Home Capital just helped us…
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parksloper4
in Furniture 14 years and 5 months ago
Furniture Rental
I need to rent dining room furniture and some other pieces while we await our new furniture. Can anyone recommend a place that rents out…
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Sweet-Action
in Mortgage 13 years and 9 months ago
Mortgage broker recommendation: Vanessa Thatcher @ Atlantic Home Capital
Just wanted to give an enthusiastic recommendation if you are in the market for mortgage broker. Vanessa Thatcher of Atlantic Home Capital just helped us…
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Sweet-Action
in Exteriors 13 years and 9 months ago
Patching crumbled brownstone around door
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe1594495c2a-.jpg Hey all, I want to do some light patching of some areas around our front door where the brownstone has just crumbled away. It’s…
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jzeitlin
in Skylight 13 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation on contractor to do Skylight repair
I have searched everywhere on Brownstoner but can’t find any recommendations for a contractor to repair skylights. I have a skylight that leaks every time…
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mc33433
in Financial Services 13 years and 9 months ago
Purchasing a home with 203(k) in Greenpoint
I have found this forum to be extremely helpful with my past research and wanted to see if I could get some more information on…
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DouglasAlan
in Landlord 13 years and 9 months ago
Air Conditioner - Landlord Questions
My tenant lives on our third floor. We rented the apartment to her with no AC, and I made it clear she would need to…
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sobrooklyn
in Furniture 13 years and 9 months ago
Looking for Rectangle Dining Room table
Hello–i have been shopping for a black rectangle dining room table, at least 60-72 inches in length, with one or two leaves which would enable…
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backeast
in Skylight 13 years and 9 months ago
Operable vs. non-operable skylight
We are installing a new skylight and trying to decide whether it should be operable or not. I am thinking it would be nice to…
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tylerderden1211
in Financial Services 13 years and 9 months ago
Refinance Questions - Lowest potential closing costs as % of loan balance
I’m looking into refinancing an apartment closed in 2011\. We already have a decent rate so the per month $ saved isn’t huge and our…
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jeanmarine2
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
Does an Illegal Deck Get Grandfathered?
We bought a house almost six years ago and it came with an illegal wooden deck (both unpermitted and not steel), and I’m getting mixed…
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ProHeights66
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 9 months ago
Radiators, Sinks, Tub, Toilet, Refrigerator -- FREE and almost free
The following are available for pick-up tomorrow (Tuesday) in Prospect Heights: –Green cast iron tub and matching green sink (50s vintage, good condition) — $50…
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hopper
in Sidewalks 13 years and 9 months ago
Sidewalk replacement-Average cost/referral?
I’m jumping into the deep end of the homeownership pool in Bed-Stuy. An early project will be to replace the cracked, uneven, 18 X 15’…
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deancollins
in Taxes 13 years and 9 months ago
this quarters tax increases
anyone else get a shock when paying their tax this quarter? our taxes for a 8 unit co-op went up $699 ($2,800 annualized) I’m pissed is…
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basementbound
in Cellar 13 years and 9 months ago
Digging out the cellar
I would like to have the dirt floor of the cellar of my brownstone dug out to increase the ceiling height. Has anyone done this?…
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