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Featured Listing -
Beautifully renovated 2-family home in Park Slope |
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The Importance of Renters Insurance |
Renters insurance is a necessity if you are renting an apartment or house. Without it, there is no coverage for damage to your personal property. The coverage is inexpensive. For a free quote from a knowledgeable Broker, call: 718.499.6030 *2 or
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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes....
New Web for Brownstone Homes has launched. Links to Brownstone Report, and Hot Rental Listings ! |
Garbage Collection On Snow Days and Holidays
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Here's what you can expect regarding trash and recycling during snow. Brownstone Management follows Department of Sanitation guidelines.
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Set out garbage after 5pm (4pm from October 1 to March 31) on the holiday for collection beginning the next day, which may occur earlier or later than normal collection. Recyclables should not be put out until the next week. When there are back-to-back holidays (e.g. two Monday holidays in a row), recyclables will be collected after the second holiday.
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During snow operations, residents may experience disruption in service. Please check the Department's recent holiday collection schedule press releases for up-to-date information (or call Brownstone Management 718.499.6030 x0).
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When there are back-to-back holidays (e.g. two Monday holidays in a row), recyclables will typically be collected after the second holiday.
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For information on when to place your refuse and recyclables out for collection, go to the Collection Schedule. |
| Is your "Honey Do" List Getting Too Long? |
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Our trusty Brownstone Handymen can help with any task, big or small. We build shelves. We hang mirrors. We don't.. do dishes. Sorry.
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| Hello all!
Thanks for keeping in touch with Brownstone News, the newsletter of interesting happenings in the world of Brownstone Brooklyn. |
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Home Cleaning at your Service
"I sure don't want to clean the bathroom, but I love when everything is clean and shiny and smells wonderful." - Satisfied Client
 Ever feel that way? We hear it all the time. Brownstone started cleaning up over five years ago, and we're still at it. With the launch of our NEW cleaning/ maintenance company - Brownstone Works (licensed and insured), we're ready to give you one less thing to worry about and one more thing to enjoy.
Give yourself one special day each week.
Sweep out the past and refresh with weekly service - our most popular choice. Our detail-oriented team also cleans monthly or one-time. We customize our services based on your personal requirements.
Our experience caring for your home has taught us that every home is as unique as the people living there. Relax knowing your home has been cleaned by a profesional team whom we've tested, trusted and background-checked.
For a price that meets your budget, a Brownstone Works employee will visit you to get a better understanding of your cleaning requirements. To request a quote, please contact Robin Miller (robin@brownstonemgt.com or 718.499.6030 x0). |
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8 Tips to Save on Heat
- Keep that thermostat at 68°F. For every degree you lower your heat in the 60-degree to 70-degree range, you conserve 5% of your energy use. Snuggle up in a warm sweater instead of turning up the heat.
- Take advantage of the sun! Open your curtains during the day, and let the sun's energy warm up your house. Pull the curtains at night to help stop heat from escaping through the glass.
- Seal around your windows and doors. Check around window and door frames for cracks or leaks where cold air could be seeping in.
- Remove or at least seal window air conditioners. Those expandable louvers on each side of air conditioners can allow lots of air through.
- Practice a little feng shui. Set up your rooms so that places where you sit and sleep are not near big windows or exterior walls, wherever possible. If your sofa, bed, or desk has to be near exterior walls or a big window, you might add a little warmth and flair with some heavy curtains over that window or a cheery wall-hanging.
- Move furniture that blocks heating elements.
- Invest in a programmable thermostat. According to the EnergyStar website, you can save as much as $180 per year on your energy bills, so these things pay for themselves pretty fast. By setting your heat at a lower temperature while you're away or sleeping, you'll see big energy savings without sacrificing comfort.
- Cover your floors. If you have tile or hardwood floors, you can keep things cozy by laying out an area rug, especially if you have a basement or crawlspace.
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After the Renovation
While we've been caring for your property, our new renovation company (Brownstone Design Build) has also been working on our first development project. Led by craftsman extraordinaire Paul Mulvaney, our team has fully renovated a two family home on 14th street in Park Slope (which is now for sale - visit Brownstone-Homes.com click "BUY"). The house was a wreck, but now it's beautiful. Here are some BEFORE and AFTER pix:
BEFORE AFTER
The team Paul leads includes skilled carpenters, plumbers and electricians, who specialize in interior renovations, including creating comfortable, customized kitchens, bathrooms and other living spaces. Here are just a few of the jobs we've handled recently:
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Kitchen and bathroom renovation
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Hardwood floor refinishing
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Door and window replacement
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Cabinet and shelf construciton
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Home office design and construction
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Deck construction
- Skylight Installation
If you have questions about work you'd like done in your home, we're ready to help you - please contact Robin Miller (robin@brownstonemgt.com or 718.499.6030 x0). |
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All the best,
 Josh Blackman, CEO and the Brownstone Managment Team: Carlos, Alex, Robin, Isabel, Anne, Kelli, Sandy,
Dariluz and Denise | |
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