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kayru
in Fencing 14 years ago
Chain Link Fence & Privacy
Hi, Looking for suggestions on adding privacy to chainlink. Choices include permahedge (looks like Christmas tree branches), bamboo,slats, or pvc/wood. Any feedback, opinions, or photos…
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esther
in Agents and Brokers 14 years ago
Is It A Sin To be In Love With Your Mortgage Consultant???
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f70ac4e89c30-.jpg Well if it is call me a sinner, because I LOVE Barry Koven from Wells Fargo who helped me close on my FHA refinance.…
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Augustiner
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
cornice options
My cornice is not in the best shape. What are the options if I want to replace it? I heard there are fiberglass cornices. Is…
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greenivy
in Garden 14 years ago
A Freeze Expected Tonight
Hi All: A freeze is expected tonight. I’m a newbie gardener and was wondering: how is this going to affect all the plants that are…
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dz9001
in Building Code 14 years ago
Daycare community facility in residential neighborhood
I wanted to convert the first floor of an existing 2 family house to daycare facility and leave the 2nd floor as dwelling. An architect told me I might…
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daveincrownheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Doing renovation work yourself
We are hoping to buy a brownstone in CH that needs a lot of work, and I’m wondering how much of it we can legally…
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psreno
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Skim-Coating in garden level?
We are getting ready to renovate the garden floor of our brownstone with a budget. One of the expensive costs is the skim-coating…
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calle3441
in Mortgage 14 years ago
Condo Board Seeking Loan for Capital Improvements
Our condo board (35 unit building) is considering obtaining a 3-4 year loan in order to do some capital improvements. The purpose of the loan…
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misterpierre
in General Contractors 14 years ago
Anyone have a sauna installed in their Brooklyn home?
Hi there. When we bought our house it came with an old sauna. I probably wouldn’t install a sauna from scratch but since there is…
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bk_homeslice
in General Contractors 14 years and 1 month ago
Renovation of 2 family house
Hey Everyone, I posted a similiar post a while back, but we have an updated scope of the work we are looking to be done…
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AJAS
in Sidewalks 14 years ago
Bluestone for Sale (one large slab)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6fc038a2aef-.jpg We have an extra piece of very nice bluestone from a sidewalk job we did recently and I would be happy to sell it…
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nintzk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years ago
Facade cleaning restoration rough cost
What is a rough estimate for having a brick townhouse cleaned (approx 25 x 50), the cornice painted, and some brownstone restored (removing concrete painted…
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CK120
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 7 months ago
Stoop repair
We have a brownstone stoop, many times painted over. There are a couple of steps with serious spalling and/or chunks missing. We need to patch…
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ms_gowanus
in Brownstoner 14 years ago
Tenant access to roof?
I’m a young landlord (late 20’s) living in my 2 family for about 6 months now. I have a great relationship with my tenants and…
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elmopagus
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 3 months ago
Decks not to code, need advice
We are currently deciding whether or not to proceed with some renovations that may need DOB permitting and have hit a hurdle. The decks on…
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Bar
in Roofers 14 years and 1 month ago
Need Roofer Recommendation
Hi Brownstoners Can anyone recommend a roofer? Had a rubber roof installed in 09/1997, and I think it is time to have the roof re-evaluated. …
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calle3441
in Mortgage 14 years ago
Condo Board Seeking Loan for Capital Improvements
Our condo board (35 unit building) is considering obtaining a 3-4 year loan in order to do some capital improvements. The purpose of the loan…
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gowanusflamingo
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years and 1 month ago
Short term rental?
Hey. My husband and I are about to renovate our townhouse in Carroll Gardens. I’ve been searching for a happy 2 bedroom, preferably empty if…
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