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Seblicious
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Brownstoner Shutters
We are looking to add traditional wooden shutters to our Park Slope brownstone. Bay style windows – we’d like to get split top/bottom so that…
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luvdaborstch
in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago
Crushed Stone Anyone?
After extensive yard work, I’ve got about 1/2 a yard of crushed stone/stone dust from KINGS to give away for free. Logistics are the only…
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mantels4sale
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 4 months ago
Elaborately carved white marble mantel for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa0774baee4b-.jpg I am selling a gorgeous, detailed white marble mantel, originally from a 25-foot brownstone in Prospect Heights and currently living carefully laid flat in…
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kxz196
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 13 years and 4 months ago
HPD and DHCR
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa52b3ee5da7-.jpg I have been investing in Brooklyn real estate for years. A lot of fix and flips. There is always new situations that offer much…
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robindgray
in General Contractors 13 years and 5 months ago
Contractor required for water leak and ceiling repair!
Hi, I have a small water leak from an upstairs bathroom which has resulted to some damage to the ceiling below. I am looking for…
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mikea
in Mortgage 13 years and 9 months ago
Mortgage Broker Recommendation
I recently had the pleasure to work with Vanessa Thatcher from Atlantic Home Capital to refinance my house in Park Slope. Back in ’08 I…
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msaige
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen Island?
Can anyone recommend a carpenter or cabinet maker to build a kitchen island?
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luvdaborstch
in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago
What to put in gap between bluestone pavers
Hello folks, I’m finally getting to the back yard after a year long (on and off) renovation. I would love to get thoughts on what material people…
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ejalbk
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
NYPD: Pulling Drivers Over. Coincidence or Something Up?
A bit off-topic and this may just be coincidental but.. I was driving in Manhattan last week when I was pulled over by an NYPD…
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ejalbk
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Facade Suggestion: How to Cover This?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa42b3c04fe2-.jpg We had a hideous metal canopy over the front door on the front of this building (see photo) that was in danger of collapsing.…
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rabbit
in Building Code 13 years and 4 months ago
renting to tenants without a certificate of occupancy
i own a four story brownstone that doesn’t have a certificate of occupancy (it was built before ’38) but i want to rent the garden…
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slopestar
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Coop Renovation
Hi all, my wife and I are considering purchasing a 2BR coop apt that will need significant work before we can move our family into…
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crackedstucco
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Architect or Engineer for Facade Work
The badly cracked stucco on the front of our building needs to be replaced (water is getting in one of the apartments) but we’ve had…
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daveinbedstuy
in Moving and Storage 13 years and 4 months ago
Recommending Movers Not Shakers
I want to heartily endorse Movers Not Shakers for your next move. I used them on a recommendation from another brownstone poster whom I know…
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luvdaborstch
in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago
Crushed Stone Anyone?
After extensive yard work, I’ve got about 1/2 a yard of crushed stone/stone dust from KINGS to give away for free. Logistics are the only…
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Anav
in Marble 14 years and 2 months ago
Refinishing Marble Floor Tiles in Brownstone Entryway
Hi, The marble floor tiles in our entryway — in between the front exterior doors and front interior doors — appear to be original to…
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ejalbk
in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 7 months ago
Local Locksmith Needed for Door Check
Boerum Hill area. We need a locksmith or experienced handyman to possibly adjust but more likely replace a door closer for a very heavy metal…
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gwan
in Appliances 13 years and 4 months ago
Big washer, little door
We want to get a washer down into our basement – the door is only 20″, and none of the (top-loading) washers that have the…
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psp215
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Too Much A/C Tons?
We are doing a gut renovation, and plan on installing ducted 2 zone central a/c. We just received specs for a system that calls for…
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prlegendre
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 4 months ago
Marble Countertops for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa0a8f8667e3-.jpg We have two original marble countertops (with faucets) that we are selling following the renovation of our brownstone. They both have a sink cut-out…
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