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evie

in Skylight 13 years and 10 months ago

Skylight Recommendation

Anyone have a recommendation for someone or company to replace an old skylight. The current one is just a simple flat top. Nothing fancy -…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

mysteriousbrunette

in Electricians 13 years and 9 months ago

Electrical Panel

Do I need a permit to change an electrical panel?  (circuit breaker box)  It’s federal pacific.

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saragarlick

in Antiques 13 years and 9 months ago

1920's Era Clawfoot Tub for Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd9ff937f07b-.jpg I am selling an original 1920’s era cast iron clawfoot tub. It is a traditional roll rim claw foot tub measuring 60″ long by…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

rwood

in Fencing 13 years and 9 months ago

Ironworks vendor in the brooklyn/queens border

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fdb54566b7d6-.jpg Hi Brownstoner community, I need a rail in my entry so my toddler doesn’t fall off into the garage next door. Any one has…

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anonymous

in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago

need pine subflooring

anyone know a good source for old pine subflooring?  looking to match eastern white pine with a 9″ face.  small amount needed asap.  thanks.

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

ladhalsey

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago

a popular topic - Bed Bugs, but what if they are discovered during due diligence?

Hi Brownstoners, First it was Dry Cleaning fumes discovered in an apartment I was about to sign on,… now it’s a recent history of bedbugs…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

tanner

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago

Architectural salvage, next up: industrial modern custom raw steel railing

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd15a517f370-.jpg Was used at the top of stairs in second floor of a loft.  In need of some repair in order to be secured again,…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

widthom

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago

Affordable Wood Deck

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd7a6d520292-.jpg My 100sf wooden deck is in bad shape from lack of upkeep before I bought the house so I plan to redo what’s there…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

mberglaw

in Cellar 13 years and 9 months ago

Building Restrictions on the Garden Level

I am looking at a building that presently has three floor through apartments and what I will call an unfinished garden level (bioler is on that…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

bobjohn

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 9 months ago

do I need permit to replace drain on backyard?

Hi, recently the drain in my backyard got cloged an water spills into basement through the rear hatch. I want plumber to fix the drain.…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

ilikecrownheights

in Other 13 years and 9 months ago

Secret place

Hi all, I joined the forum today in the hope of finding a supportive community that could help move my search forward. My husband and…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

CGDad

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 9 months ago

Neighbor's DOB Complaint

Hello all – My neighbor has filed a complaint to the DOB claiming that an illegally constructed electrical outlet in my home damaged his chimney…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

mberglaw

in Cellar 13 years and 9 months ago

Building Restrictions on the Garden Level

I am looking at a building that presently has three floor through apartments and what I will call an unfinished garden level (bioler is on that…

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BrownstoneDuplex

in For Sale 13 years and 9 months ago

Anyone interested in Old House Journals from 1981-1989?

Moving out of my brownstone and am looking to sell my Old House Journals from 1981-1989.  These journals have lots of very useful information for restorers…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

ladhalsey

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago

a popular topic - Bed Bugs, but what if they are discovered during due diligence?

Hi Brownstoners, First it was Dry Cleaning fumes discovered in an apartment I was about to sign on,… now it’s a recent history of bedbugs…

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ladhalsey

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 10 months ago

Indoor Air Quality Test

A few weeks ago I was starting the process of entering into contract on a co-op studio in Brooklyn Heights directly above a Dry Cleaner.…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

zg

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Floor/Subfloor in Clinton Hill Co-ops

Hi all. Does anyone know whether the subfloor in the Clinton Hill Co-ops is poured concrete or wood? Also, does anyone have experience replacing the…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

zg

in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago

Hardwood floors over concrete substrate

Hi all, Can anyone share their experience putting hardwood floors over a concrete subfloor? I’m torn between installing 1/2″-3/4″ plywood substrate, moisture barrier, then hardwood,…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

michaelgordon

in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 14 years and 5 months ago

Painting recommendation

We would like to recommend Gordon Voisey whose name we found on  Brownstoner.  He is low-key, extremly pleasant, very competent and reliable .If that weren’t…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

newhomer

in Doors 14 years and 6 months ago

Painting company or painter to paint steel doors

I’m looking for someone to paint the metal front doors of my three apartments in a three family house. I was going to do it…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

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