Looking fro Examples of Lincrusta


I am working on my graduate thesis for Columbia University, and am desperately looking for row houses in Brooklyn that contain the wallcovering lincrusta. Any information anyone has would be great. All I need is an address and a few pictures.
cmb2118@columbia.edu

Categories: Decorative
By Brownstoner | 09/30/2005 8:48 AM | Comment

Carpenter for Door Repair


I am looking for a recommendation for a carpenter to repair a cracked frame in my door (due to a fireman needing immediate entry) I am putting new locks in and the locksmith said we should have the spot repaired for best installation of the lock. This would involve some molding repair as well. Not fancy, craftsman type work, but someone who would do a decent job at a good price.

Categories: Carpentry
By Brownstoner | 09/29/2005 3:35 PM | Comment

Steam Heat Specialist


I’m desperate to find a heating guy who specializes in Steam Systems. I start to lose hope when I have a plumber/heating specialist come look at my steam system and they treat it like it’s a Hot Water system. Basically, I’m looking for regular seasonal service as well as someone who can address some venting/balance issues I’m having with the system. Any suggestions?
Thanks

Categories: Heating
By Brownstoner | 09/29/2005 11:25 AM | Comment

Looking for Lime


I’m wondering if anyone knows where in Brooklyn I can buy lime mortar
or hydrated lime.

Categories: Masonry
By Brownstoner | 09/28/2005 4:52 PM | Comment

Painter for Apartment


I am looking for a painter in the fort greene area. I just bought an apartment that I want painted well before I move in and have heard a thousand horror stories about bad paint jobs. At a later date I will also be looking for someone to make high end bookshelves…
Any thoughts?
Thanks so much,

Categories: Painters
By Brownstoner | 09/28/2005 4:39 PM | Comment

Chimney Sweep


Hi, we are looking for recommendations for a company or individual who can come to clean the fireplaces in our 4 apartment co-op.

Thank you.

Categories: Chimney
By Brownstoner | 09/28/2005 4:37 PM | Comment

Permits without a GC or Architect?


Hi! I’m about to renovate my brownstone and it requires lots of work, I was thinking to do most of it myself as far as demolitions and plastering, drywalls, finishing…and then getting an electrician and a plumber for their work. How do I get the work permit if I’m not using a GC, I heard that you can get one as a owner but when you are doing small changes, which is not my case. anyone as any answers? Thank you very much!

Categories: Permits
By Brownstoner | 09/27/2005 1:16 PM | Comment

National Architectural Trust


I don’t recall seeing any discussion of the National Architectural Trust on this site. Has anyone used them to donate a facade easement? Any IRS problems? (There was a 12/12/04 NYTimes article indicating that the IRS viewed these easement deductions as excessive as the facades in question were already protected from changes by Landmark laws.)

Categories: History
By Brownstoner | 09/26/2005 2:40 PM | Comment

Interpreting Liens


If Property Shark shows judgments/liens on a property for sale, what exactly does this mean for the prospective buyer? Why is the NYC Bureau of Highway Operations frequently listed as a creditor on these reports?

By Brownstoner | 09/26/2005 1:53 PM | Comment

Good Plasterer for Stairs


The walls of the hall/staircase in my Cobble Hill brownstone were covered with a hideous faux stucco something in the ‘60′s. The surface looks like a choppy ocean. Does anyone know a good plasterer who can skim coat them and/or repair old horsehair plaster that is beginning to crack? Many thanks

Categories: Plaster
By Brownstoner | 09/26/2005 1:52 PM | Comment