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slopette
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 11 months ago
Best hotels in Brooklyn?
OK, OK, I know this is a bit off topic, but where else but Brownstoner can I find a such community of picky and detail-oriented…
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annep
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago
Antique Street Pavers for sale!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f997db56f6f3-.jpg I just finished installing these in my back yard & have approximately 850 left over. These are Antique Purington Skinny Street Pavers that I…
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backeast
in Masonry 13 years and 11 months ago
Retaining Wall replacement questions
The cement or concrete retaining wall at the back of our property needs to be dug up and replaced and moved about a foot (because…
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annep
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago
Antique Street Pavers for sale!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f997db56f6f3-.jpg I just finished installing these in my back yard & have approximately 850 left over. These are Antique Purington Skinny Street Pavers that I…
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xistent
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
LOOKING FOR PAVERS
Im looking for a small quantity of pavers/stones (approximately 50 sq ft) that I can make a small little patio in the middle of my…
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xistent
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
LOOKING FOR PAVERS
Im looking for a small quantity of pavers/stones (approximately 50 sq ft) that I can make a small little patio in the middle of my…
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snarkolepctic
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
3 story brownstone - rental on top or bottom?
We are trying to decide how to configure our house. I think there are pros and cons to both scenarios – rental on the top…
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zlt99
in Other 13 years and 11 months ago
Leaking from the House Next Door
We just re-did our roof (complete tear-off) with a highly recommended roofer. When it rained on Sunday, it leaked worse than it did before the…
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cornelius
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 11 months ago
I am looking for an honest broker through which to purchase a 3-4 family brownstone in an affordable area of Brooklyn. Many thanks.
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househunt
in Electricians 13 years and 11 months ago
What is the going rate per hr for a professional electrian? How long should it take 2 professional electricians to put up a ceiling fan?
What is the going rate per hr for a professional electrian? How long should it take 2 professional electricians to put up a ceiling fan?…
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sbaltzell
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Clawfoot Tub for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f976a8bbb3c0-.jpg Excellent condition. Faucet and shower rod included. 60″ x 30″. Pick up in Brooklyn Heights. Please email my profile if interested in more information.
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mbw185
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Changing from 2 windows to a bay window and DOB?
We are in contract on a brick house and starting to figure out renovations. We had been thinking of replacing 2 windows from the back…
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1078dean
in Utilities 13 years and 11 months ago
Energy Providers
Lately we have been harassed by a variety of utility companies by phone, mail and in person promising immense savings from our Coned and Nationalgrid…
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Javi80
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years and 1 month ago
Who pays to repair lock?
When a tenant is locked out, and can not gain access other than using a locksmith, who covers the cost of the repair or replacement…
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nfarber
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 11 months ago
Apartment hunting advice
My wife and I are looking for an apartment to rent in Brooklyn, primarily seraching in the Prospect Heights, Park Slope, and Fort Greene neighborhoods…
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minasimon
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago
Plaster Medallion
We removed the drop ceilings and came across beautiful but damaged wedding cake moldings which we’re having replaced. However, we’re desperately looking for a source…
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zlt99
in Other 13 years and 11 months ago
Leaking from the House Next Door
We just re-did our roof (complete tear-off) with a highly recommended roofer. When it rained on Sunday, it leaked worse than it did before the…
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ownhs
in Doors 13 years and 11 months ago
Need doorstop questions for brownstone restoration
I had assumed we would use the standard little stick w rubber tip thingy attached to the baseboard. The contractor pointed out that the door…
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masterbuilder
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago
Pine flooring for repurposing
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9699b5c91b1-.jpg We have a few hundred square feet of pine floor, 4″ and 8.5″ planks, available for pickup immediately in Brooklyn. We repurposed several hundred…
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