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Lincolnplace
in Landscaping 12 years and 11 months ago
What to do about neighbor's "temporary" fence.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/500abd0b2a4de-.jpg Our neighbor recently erected a nine-foot tall blue tarp on our property line, presumably for privacy, and has no intention of taking it down.…
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bklynpwds
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
Wood Cornice Recommendations?
Our house is missing it’s cornice and we are finally ready to replace it. Has anyone had a wooden cornice made? If so, who made…
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AEPE
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
How to choose facade color?
We are in the midst of re-doing the facade on our brownstone. For those of you who have gone through this process, how do you…
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jtphilli
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 11 months ago
Pavers for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/500b0c3f6edba-.jpg We put in a patio last summer and have a pallet of extra pavers for sale. 18 x 18 Cambridge pavers with a bluestone finish.…
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jtphilli
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 11 months ago
Pavers for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/500b0c3f6edba-.jpg We put in a patio last summer and have a pallet of extra pavers for sale. 18 x 18 Cambridge pavers with a bluestone finish.…
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bkmn
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
self-certification
We are planning on getting self-certification from an architect for some renovations. (demolishing interior wall, building 3 bathrooms) Has anybody gone through this recently and…
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berniceshola
in Lighting 13 years and 5 months ago
parlor ceiling light
hey all, does anyone have suggestions for period appropriate ceiling lamps/chandeliers (front parlor of 1905 limestone, renaissance revival, oak woodwork, 10-ft ceiling.) I am sick…
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housepoor
in Fire 12 years and 11 months ago
Sprinkler System Certificate of Fitness question
I have a NYFD F95 Certificate of Fitness and do the monthly inspection of the sprinkler system on my 3 family brownstone. As far as…
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arch007
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
CONDO BOARD MEMBERS LIST?
is there some official registration that can be obtained from public records such as ACRIS? DOB is questioning who signed my application as not a…
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luckyanchor
in For Sale 12 years and 11 months ago
Does anyone know who would buy a custom made kitchen in a newly purchased home?
I just bought a home in clinton hill and unfortunately would like to reconfigure the first floor of the home and take out the kitchen.…
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jameskoster
in Environmental and Green Design 12 years and 11 months ago
What is this strange device?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5009c4c2b3e62-.jpg It was just installed outside a friend’s window. I thought it might be for environmental quality monitoring, but it looks like something from the…
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ProHeights66
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Mailboxes and Changing addresses at brownstone
I am nearing the completion of my renovation and conversion of a brownstone from an SRO configuration to a triplex plust gaden rental. Two issues…
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ittnyc1
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
CONCRETE LOOK TILE FOR MODERN BATHROOM ?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50077cf29d3e4-.jpg I had been debating over what tiles to use for my latest bathroom renovation project. I wanted something clean, modern, and of course it…
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago
How To Clean Stainless Steel Sink ?
Hi, Can anyone give me suggestion, how to clean stainless steel sink? Thanks John marrison
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bklynpwds
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
Wood Cornice Recommendations?
Our house is missing it’s cornice and we are finally ready to replace it. Has anyone had a wooden cornice made? If so, who made…
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radgirl
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 11 months ago
Seeking Brooklyn Brownstone Buyers' Lawyer
Anybody know a Buyers’ lawyer who is familiar with Brooklyn brownstones? Seeking these qualities: quick, efficient, even-tempered, problem-solving, available on some weekends & evenings, not…
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flyingfish
in Cellar 12 years and 11 months ago
Flood Insurance in Brooklyn?
The recent storm left my basement with a few puddles – which is usual when it rains so heavily. I’m looking into some waterproofing options,…
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Edkay
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago
Bathtub reglazing
I have an old cast-iron, claw-foot bathtub that I am thinking about having reglazed. Has anyone had an experience with this type of job? If…
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