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numnum
in Appliances 14 years ago
recommendations needed for a non-vented dryer...
I’d like a stacking non-venter dryer and matching washer. I am not interested in the combo units and am having a very hard time finding…
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vttobk
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 3 months ago
Stairs for deck
We are putting in a steel deck with ipe on the parlor floor of our house and would like to have wood covered steps going…
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janettom
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
Decorative Concrete Blocks
I’d like to purchase some decorative concrete blocks to build a bookshelf. Can anyone direct me to a place who sells, or does anyone have…
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Ann
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Requirements for scaffholding and shed for brownstone reconstruction?
What does the Department of Buildings require for scaffholding and shed when working on front of a 20′ wide 4 story brick townhouse with brownstone…
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rotelle
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 3 months ago
Please explain: "There is over 3,000 SF of additional air rights to the property"?
Can someone explain this, please: “There is over 3,000 SF of **additional** air rights to the property”? It is currently listed as a 2 family…
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atriuum
in Landlord 13 years and 3 months ago
Major renovation of former rent stabilized apartment.
Just renovated vacant apartment that was formerly rent stabilized. How do I go about taking the apartment off rent stabilization when I offer the next…
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Judith51
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 3 months ago
custom doors for ikea
a while back I asked this question & ended trying to do all custom at Scherrs, in N. Dak., where other brownstoners had had great…
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stickerhappy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 3 months ago
HPD Lead Paint Violation- advice or recs?
Just found out we have an HPD violation for peeling lead paint in a tenant apartment from 1992! We bought the building just a few…
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kms_bkyn
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 3 months ago
Low Profile air conditioners?
Anyone have any experience with good Low-profile, in-window, air conditioners of 8K BTU or more? We are in a co-op so there is no option…
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cbs80
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Wide Plank Floors over Radiant Heat
We are looking into putting wide plank floors over a radiant floor heating system and are getting conflicting advice on how well it works. Does…
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rockstar
in Alarm 13 years and 3 months ago
Home Security System
We moved to a 2 family brownstone in brooklyn and looking for home security system. ADT gave a quote for $ 800 initial ( equipment…
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kms_bkyn
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 3 months ago
Low Profile air conditioners?
Anyone have any experience with good Low-profile, in-window, air conditioners of 8K BTU or more? We are in a co-op so there is no option…
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dcubed
in Appliances 13 years and 11 months ago
30" thermador gas cooktop for sale
in excellent condition. 4 burners. pictures upon request $500 or best offer
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oldisgood
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Old 2nd entry door for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f22dccacd744-.jpg I have a solid old oak door in need o f a new home. someone that can restore her to pristine charm and old glory. …
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danyny
in Furniture 13 years and 3 months ago
Furnitures for sale
Hi there, I am moving at the end of May and I have decided to sell some of my furniture. I am only selling items…
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BrooklynMom
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
We are considering using Bill Laredo of Laredo Construction for a brownstone renovation. Does anyone have any experiences with him?
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zg
in Quality of Life 13 years and 3 months ago
Shooting on Grand between Clifton and Greene
Does anyone know what happened, the details and such?
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steveyp
in Masonry 13 years and 5 months ago
I am looking for recommendations for an electrician and a roofer/stucco man
small job to install a chandelier patch work on roof, stucco on bulkhead exterior wall, tuck pointing on parapet wall
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