prlegendre's Profile
- Paul LeGendre
- October 2008
- October 2008
- Brooklyn
- Park Slope
- House
- Human rights advocacy
- Male
- 37
Author's Posts
October 21, 2009
Kitchen Cabinets & Radiators
We would like to build our kitchen cabinet frames over steam-heated cast-iron radiators. Will this risk warping the cabinets or inefficient convection (there are only grills on the front and side of the cabinet, not on the top of the countertop)? According to home depot, if we place a piece of metal sheeting behind the radiator, on the floor, and bend it gently out towards the room over the top of the radiator, this draws the air up and out into the room, thereby letting it circulate better, and also drawing it away from the cabinet. Does this sound correct?
August 8, 2009
Kohler sinks for sale
Two Kohler sinks - Bakersfield style
Both are 25" by 22"
One is white; the second is off white. Both are in excellent condition.
$300 each or best offer
Contact Paul at prlegendre@hotmail.com or 718 864 0799
August 4, 2009
Regency-era Mirrors
We are renovating our 1875 Park Slope brownstone and won't be re-using a number of regency-era wall mirrors that were hanging when we bought the place. There are five of them, similar to the one in the picture.
Measurements are:
39"h x 45"w
25x61
32x71
22x46
75x41
If you are interested, contact Paul at prlegendre@hotmail.com or at 718 864 0799.
August 3, 2009
Antique Yellow Pine Doors
We are renovating our 1875 Park Slope brownstone and will be taking down a wall to create more space in a narrow parlor. thus, we are selling the original yellow pine doors (without the casement).
Measurements are:
107" high at the peak
101" high at the outer edge
60" wide
They are in perfect condition. Contact Paul at prlegendre@hotmail.com or at 718 864 0799.
July 23, 2009
Question on Medallions
We are doing an electrical upgrade in our Park Slope brownstone to include wiring to all the chandeliers. There are several original medallions between the chandeliers and the ceiling. Our electricians have informed us that, according to current code, the chandeliers have to be attached directly to newly-installed boxes in the ceiling, thus precluding the possibility of keeping these medallions since they create a separation of up to 6 inches between the chandelier and the box.
Does this make sense? Has anyone dealt with this before? Any creative solutions?
July 16, 2009
Victorian-era Marble Sinks
Several victorian-era marble sinks bases with sinks and fixtures.
Newer marble sinks and vanities also available.
pices range from $250-750.
Contact Paul at prlegendre@hotmail.com or 718 864 0799 for pictures, information, and/or viewing.
Victorian-era Pier Mirrors
Range of Victorian-era hanging and standing painted pier mirrors for sale. These are taken from our 1875 Park Slope brownstone that we are in the process of renovating.
Prices range from $500-1500 or best offer.
Eight mirrors in total.
Contact Paul at prlegendre@hotmail.com or 718 864 0799 for pictures and/or viewing.
Claw foot bathtub for sale
Claw Foot bathtub from Park Slope brownstone
60" long x 30" wide x 22" high.
$300 or best offer.
Bring some help (it's heavy) and come take it away!
Contact Paul at: prlegendre@hotmail.com or 718 864 0799.
June 28, 2009
Excellent salvage items for sale
We are in the process of renovating our Park Slope brownstone, and have a number of architectural salvage items we'd like to sell, including pier mirrors, period lighting fixtures, marble sinks, arched pair of parlor doors, clawfoot bathtub, and other items (e.g., new GE refrigerator, lawn furniture, medicine cabinets). All are in excellent condition, but are a bit extravagant for our tastes. We would like to find a nice home for the pieces, preferably someone interested in buying the items as a package. If interested, please email prlegendre@hotmail.com for more photos and to arrange an appointment.
November 15, 2008
Preparing for an architect
We just bought a 4-story brownstone in North Slope that will require a fair amount of renovation. We close in December and would like to get an architect in right afterwards. We have a good sense ourselves for what we'd like done and are wondering what is the best way to pull together our ideas in a way that is helpful for an architect. Comments welcome.
Author's Comments
I'd be interested in your 23.75" x 84" door if it's still available. If so, pls email me @ rmccaugh@gmail.com
Posted by: prlegendre at October 15, 2009 11:39 AM in response to Antique Solid Wood Doors F/S
Are your doors still available? I'd be interested in buying one of them with the interior frame. I don't need the hardware or exterior frame. What are you asking for them?
Posted by: prlegendre at October 15, 2009 10:20 AM in response to 2 Interior Doors for Sale
I'm interested in the door. I don't suppose you have the frame as well? If it is still available, please give me a call at 718-864-0799 or e-mail me at prlegendre@hotmail.com. Thanks, Paul
Posted by: prlegendre at October 14, 2009 10:03 PM in response to 24x80 door
I have two steam radiators that we just took out of our 100 year old brownstone as part of a renovation. They are fairly tall and skinny (I don't have the measurements on me, but probably about 3 feet high x 2 feet wide). Let me know if you are interested and I'd be happy to send photos. you can reach me at 718 864 0799 or prlegendre@hotmail.com.
Posted by: prlegendre at October 12, 2009 7:23 PM in response to Need 2 Cast Iron STEAM radiators
We are in Park Slope and have a bathtub, lots of cabinets and a dishwasher. I'll fill out an application.
Posted by: prlegendre at August 3, 2009 6:36 PM in response to Donate your Reno "Salvageables"
We have a bathtub, lots of cabinets and a dishwasher. I'll fill out an application.
Posted by: prlegendre at August 3, 2009 6:35 PM in response to Donate your Reno "Salvageables"
Is your window still available? If so, could you pls email me with a photo on rmccaugh@gmail.com
Posted by: prlegendre at June 30, 2009 12:49 AM in response to Transom Window Above Entryway Doors
Is your window still available? If so, could you pls email me with a photo on rmccaugh@gmail.com
Posted by: prlegendre at June 30, 2009 12:49 AM in response to Transom Window Above Entryway Doors
Is your window still available? If so, could you pls email me with a photo on rmccaugh@gmail.com
Posted by: prlegendre at June 30, 2009 12:48 AM in response to Transom Window Above Entryway Doors
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
Is your window still available? If so, could you pls email me with a photo on rmccaugh@gmail.com
Posted by: prlegendre at June 30, 2009 12:49 AM in response to Transom Window Above Entryway Doors
Is your window still available? If so, could you pls email me with a photo on rmccaugh@gmail.com
Posted by: prlegendre at June 30, 2009 12:49 AM in response to Transom Window Above Entryway Doors
We are in Park Slope and have a bathtub, lots of cabinets and a dishwasher. I'll fill out an application.
Posted by: prlegendre at August 3, 2009 6:36 PM in response to Donate your Reno "Salvageables"
I've also used Rebuilder's Source out of the Bronx on two occasions. Both times they came to my house in Brooklyn within the week and took away a ton of stuff. 718-742-1111
Posted by: mh at August 5, 2009 3:14 PM in response to Donate your Reno "Salvageables"
I just filled out the form. I have a lot of stuff. Am in Carroll Gardens as well.
Posted by: redoxalis at August 5, 2009 8:26 PM in response to Donate your Reno "Salvageables"
I was just at New York Old Iron (Architectural salvage) which is right under the F train at the end of the Lowes parking lot (Roy Vaccaro).
I was there looking for fireplace inserts, but noted he had a huge selection/supply of steam radiators there in varying states.
You may want to check them out as he has a ton of different sizes, etc.
Posted by: sunspot19 at October 13, 2009 7:03 AM in response to Need 2 Cast Iron STEAM radiators
I have 5 steam radiators left from our 1895 Harlem Brownstone. Some have nice floral ornaments, and the thought of giving them to scrap metal is killing me. For $25 a pop, you can have them. (Or $100 for all of them). Contact me at mail@wolfgang-schulze.de and I can send you pictures and dimensions.
Posted by: wschulze at October 13, 2009 12:40 PM in response to Need 2 Cast Iron STEAM radiators
not a clear solution...can you move the radiator to a better location or are you trying to hide them?
Posted by: argentina at October 20, 2009 11:20 PM in response to Kitchen Cabinets & Radiators
You move the rad or re-design the kitchen.
Posted by: denton at October 21, 2009 6:47 AM in response to Kitchen Cabinets & Radiators
Radiator cover manufacturers claim better air mixing with the cover as it changes the air flow in the way you describe, but then they have a vested interest.
If you provide enough air space over and around the radiator and use a pad of say rigid insulation, there should be no problem with warping. I have this setup, but open on the sides and 8" gap at the top, without problem. Also kitchens don't need as much heat as other rooms.
Posted by: cmu at October 21, 2009 8:24 AM in response to Kitchen Cabinets & Radiators
Could you elaborate or provide an alternative solution?
Posted by: prlegendre at October 20, 2009 6:13 PM in response to Kitchen Cabinets & Radiators