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alexbklyn
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
How to get started buying a brownstone
Hi all- My wife and I have rented in BedStuy for the past number of years and we’re finally in a position where we might…
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prlegendre
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago
Ceramic Lion for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa0abef32a03-.jpg Enhance your font steps or back yard! $50 or best offer. Contact Paul at prlegendre@hotmail.com or 718 864 0799.
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mysteriousbrunette
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago
Painting
Someone please reccommend a painter. The walls have some cracks. The ceiling has minor peeling. It’s a small room. Meanwhile i’m coming up with painters…
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marty362
in Leisure 13 years and 11 months ago
BIKE DONATION
I know that this is somewhat off-topic, but does anyone have suggestion about donating 3 bicycles? I’m doing a garage clean-out and I would like…
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sourgrapes
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
Name that weed?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa18e0c3129b-.jpg Can anyone help me to identify this plant that has been coming up vigorously in my garden? I moved a lot of things around…
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bontheblock
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Faux Brownstone Repair??
My facade needs some serious repairs and honestly, spending thirty or fourthy thousand dollars is not even close to be in my budget. The worst…
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jim46
in General Contractors 13 years and 11 months ago
Rough Renovation Costs?
I am considering buying a 1 or 2 family home in the south slope or windsor terrace. I am debating whether to consider houses that…
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nona525
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 11 months ago
New Clawfoot Tub?
I want one, a nice big one. Kohler has been recommended — but $5,000.+++??? I see some online more in the $2,000\. range, but I…
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shbrooklyn
in Landscaping 13 years and 11 months ago
Where do I get paver stones for my garden?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9f09d9621a0-.jpg I am looking for pre-fabricated 18 in x 18 in patio stones for our garden. Home Depot no longer carries them and I called…
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jane1234
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago
stairway to heaven
I have a top floor co-op apartment in a brownstone with a lovely, exclusive roof deck. The problem? Hauling myself up a thin wire ladder,…
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taltal13
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years ago
Section of Bedford Stuyvesant
Hi All, I have a question for you. I’m an investor looking in the Bed Stuy neighborhood. I’ve seen a lot in the Western Section…
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prlegendre
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago
Ceramic Lion for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa0abef32a03-.jpg Enhance your font steps or back yard! $50 or best offer. Contact Paul at prlegendre@hotmail.com or 718 864 0799.
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prlegendre
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago
Marble Countertops for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa0a8f8667e3-.jpg We have two original marble countertops (with faucets) that we are selling following the renovation of our brownstone. They both have a sink cut-out…
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jane1234
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago
stairway to heaven
I have a top floor co-op apartment in a brownstone with a lovely, exclusive roof deck. The problem? Hauling myself up a thin wire ladder,…
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mantels4sale
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 11 months ago
Elaborately carved white marble mantel for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa0774baee4b-.jpg I am selling a gorgeous, detailed white marble mantel, originally from a 25-foot brownstone in Prospect Heights and currently living carefully laid flat in…
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dragonfruit
in Architecture 13 years and 11 months ago
How to Move Ahead on Renovation?
Hi – We’re struggling with how to proceed on renovating our 3 floor Park Slope brownstone. It’s relatively livable but systems are totally outdated (forced…
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vttobk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Deck costs?
We are putting a deck on our brownstone and want to do steel frame with wood on top, and have been quoted a price of…
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Mortgage 13 years and 11 months ago
$1,896 total monthly payment for studio condo unit
is it really **”Cheaper than a rent payment for a comparably sized residence” ??** This amount includes maintance and monthly taxes. The building borders Clinton Hill…
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brooklynhouselove
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
Seeking Recommendations for Ironwork/Aluminum Co. for Exterior Guardrail
I need an L shaped guardrail with a door for the top of a staircase in my backyard. Currently there isn’t anything there and we need something…
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