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dkal
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
Blotchy brownstone stucco
I had a stoop rebuilt on my brick rowhouse. We’re having the new stoop covered in what I believe is referred to as “stucco”– a…
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deano
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
Refinishing old parquet floors
My dilemma – I have old parquet floors that are down to 1/4″ or so thick in places. They have clear varnish on them, so…
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jeanmarine2
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
Any Danger in Removing Stick-on Linoleum Tiles by Myself?
Is there any danger/risk in removing stick-on linoleum tiles myself? These are 12″x12″ and I was able to mostly put a fingernail under the corner…
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kteiro
in Lighting 12 years and 11 months ago
Keyless Locks
I’m thinking of installing a keyless lock on my apartment (condo) door, either a mechanical or electronic version. Has anyone done this, and if so,…
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charlesparker
in Construction 13 years ago
Is a tenant able to withhold rent due to noise in the building?
I have a tenant who has refused to pay rent due to construction noise one of our neighbors was making over the course of two…
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cohenlink
in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago
2 matching silk sofas with beautiful wood details FOR SALE
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ff182a875af3-.jpg Selling these 2 beautiful matching sofas as they do not fit my parlor. Material is silk with detailedwoodwork on the sides. Price – $500 each…
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cohenlink
in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago
2 matching silk sofas with beautiful wood details FOR SALE
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ff182a875af3-.jpg Selling these 2 beautiful matching sofas as they do not fit my parlor. Material is silk with detailedwoodwork on the sides. Price – $500 each…
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nycgirl
in Doors 12 years and 11 months ago
where can I buy upscale letters and numbers for the apartment doors in the brownstone where I live.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ff177daa5f65-.jpg There are two apartments per floor, and we want the doors to look good.
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ebp
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 11 months ago
Bannister Re-Finishing/Restoration
Hi, Our interior bannister is in need of major repair: super wobbly, 15 missing spindles, last painted in the early 60’s. It goes up 3…
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brownlime
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years ago
A Good Attorney
After searching for almost 2 years for a Brooklyn brownstone, I gave up (the good ones are swallowed by the super-rich) and started looking for a…
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deano
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
Refinishing old parquet floors
My dilemma – I have old parquet floors that are down to 1/4″ or so thick in places. They have clear varnish on them, so…
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ezzie1
in Masonry 12 years and 11 months ago
i an looking for somone with experience in staining exterior concrete. Any suggestions?
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minasimon
in Boiler Repair 13 years ago
Oil to Gas Conversion for 1 Family
We started calling for estimates. One plumber told us we didn’t have to file for the conversion since we’re a 1 family home. Is this…
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laxman
in Decks and Porches 13 years ago
Non-combustible deck
Someone recently told me about this aluminum decking product called LockDry (see http://www.lockdry.com/). This product is highly recommended by Consumer Reports. I am looking to have…
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NEMATT
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years ago
Good Rental Broker in Park Slope?
I’m moving back to Brooklyn after a few years away. I’m looking for a 3BR rental in Park Slope, and am trying to figure out…
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angiefish
in Glass 13 years ago
1hr fire rated glass
Where can I find somebody to install 1hr fire rated glass for a lot line window? Thanks!
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greenwoodnewowner
in Cellar 13 years ago
basement remodel first steps?
How does one determine the soundness of a basement (in terms of water, mold, and insects/rodents)? We would like to remodel the basement of our…
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CG11231
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
What is brownstone special cement?
I asked contractor whether final coat on exterior stairs and facade repair would be stucco. His answer: “Final brownstone coat will not be stucco but…
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