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  • roses
  • 1998
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April 3, 2008

House History

So, we have a few questions about our house - Does anyone know how to do real research on the history of a home - when it was built, what original details would look like, past owners, etc?

This home has lost all original details and we'd like to be historically correct as we slowly remodel / renovate. Also, would like to know what kitchens looked like at the time of its construction so that we can pick up some of those details in a modern kitchen.

Any advice??? Added a photo in case there are any history buffs out there who can provide some information just by looking - name of architectural style, period, etc.

THANKS! Trying to bring some charm back to a gut renovation.

I have a picture, but it won't let me upload - let me know if it will be helpful to you and i can forward it via email

Posted in Forum by roses at 11:24 AM | Comments (14)
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you can contact your local precinct - there is supposed to be some new graffiti work being done to cover it - mayor's pet peeve. if they don't have a special unit, ask for community affairs. they can give you advice on removal.

Posted by: roses at April 3, 2008 11:03 AM in response to Graffitti removal?

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Roses key word is covering and you should be specific (Removal or cover) unless you desire to have someone paint over the graffiti

Posted by: guest at April 3, 2008 11:20 AM in response to Graffitti removal?

GRAFFITI FREE NYC stops by whenever there is graffiti on my building. They spray over the graffiti on my gate and use a solvent followed by pressure washing on the brick. I have never called them. They just stopped by one day and asked me to sign a paper to authorize them to do it. The service is free and they pass by regularly.

Posted by: southslope at April 3, 2008 11:33 AM in response to Graffitti removal?

http://www.nyc.gov/html/cau/html/qol/anti_graffiti.shtml

Posted by: guest at April 3, 2008 12:41 PM in response to Graffitti removal?