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st78n3c
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years ago
The importance of a backyard
I thought I’d post to gather other people’s thoughts. As I’ve said before, we’re in the early stages of looking for a brownstone in Brooklyn. …
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Contractor
in Masonry 14 years ago
Masonry Im looking for a good concrete finisher , interior room to be smooth polished. Tomorrow, Post any numbers you might have or leads. Thanks. John
As above.
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midslope
in Agents and Brokers 14 years ago
When I bought in the Slope in '06, broker fees for selling my place in Manhattan were running at around 3.5%. Where are they now in the post-crash market?
I am looking to either sell or rent a condo I own in queens. If I sell, how low a fee do you think I…
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gpoint
in Alarm 14 years ago
ADT butchered my wall and baseboard!!!!
I just paid $1400 to have ADT install a security system in my newly purchased home. Not only did this tech randomly drill holes in…
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livingstone
in General Contractors 14 years ago
Reputable Interior Contractor
Hello all – I’ve got a pretty sizeable home renovation I’d like to get a price on, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend…
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freepiano
in Furniture 14 years ago
Free Piano
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f85fc012ba5e-.jpg I have a piano that came with the house I recently purchased and have no need for it. I need to get it out…
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freepiano
in Furniture 14 years ago
Free Piano
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f85fc012ba5e-.jpg I have a piano that came with the house I recently purchased and have no need for it. I need to get it out…
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RunJoe
in Decks and Porches 14 years ago
Covered Screen Porches
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f85c8c7448bc-.jpg I’m trying to understand the difference between covered screen porches, decks and sheds. My building has a covered porch coming off the parlor floor…
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nintzk
in DIY 14 years ago
Where is the best place to buy for bathrooms?
Does anyone have suggestions on the best place to buy bathroom fixtures, tile, etc.? Home Depot prices are ok, but I’m guessing there are probably cheaper places…
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prospectpark
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years ago
Installing new rain gutters on side of small building
Can anyone recommend a service that can install new rain gutters on the back side of a building in NYC. We also have some leaks…
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years ago
timing for filing plans
If a demo plan is filed seperately from construction plans, should you wait with filing the rest of the plans until the demo plan is…
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RunJoe
in Decks and Porches 14 years ago
Covered Screen Porches
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f85c8c7448bc-.jpg I’m trying to understand the difference between covered screen porches, decks and sheds. My building has a covered porch coming off the parlor floor…
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anonymous
in Landlord 14 years ago
Breaking a Lease
So i am in the midst of purchasing my own property. I gave my landlord 2 months formal notice that i will be vacating the…
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brownieinhk
in Fencing 14 years ago
Fencing dilemma
Hi everyone, We are trying to figure out what to do with our backyard fencing issue. Our neighbors on either side have erected substantial vinyl…
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grotesasso
in Architecture 14 years ago
plumbing work done that was not on the plan
Got the plumbing write off on the C of O. Plan inspector came and noticed there was additioanl plumbing work done but it wasn’t on…
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brklynj
in Garden 14 years ago
Tree Service
Could someone give me some Tree Sevice recommendations. I have Family Tree Service already. Need a second opinion. Urban Arborist is backed up and cannot…
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aperson
in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years ago
Garden help
We are looking for a gardener/landscape designer to help us redo our concrete backyard. Any suggestions?
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ejalbk
in Elevators 14 years ago
Any Amazing Vinyl Tiles?
We have an elevator with vinyl tiles on the cabin floor. They are actually very nice, but they are probably 40+ years old and are…
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