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psp215
in Demolition 13 years and 9 months ago
Illegal Extension
We are nearing the construction phase of our renovation. A recent survey revealed that our neighbor’s extension probably shares a party wall with our illegal…
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ellistom
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
architect or engineer to review roof hatch plan
I am on the board of my co-op in a brownstone, and I need to find someone to spend a few hours to review the…
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xistent
in Furniture 13 years and 9 months ago
Reupholstery
Does anybody have any reccomendations for reupholstery? It’s a small, not difficult job and I’m looking for someone that’s not expensive. Thanks!
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vixg123
in Inspection 13 years and 10 months ago
buying a condo, advice needed
hi everyone, i wanted to pick the community’s brain on my condo purchase. Situation: offer has been accepted on a condo. Condo is a converted…
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8104012
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
Poured concrete floors with radiant heating.
Has anyone gone down this route? I love the look of concrete once polished and the idea of radiant heating seems great but I believe…
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brooklynite5
in Appliances 13 years and 9 months ago
Adding a washer and dryer to 4th floor Brownstone co-op
I wanted to install a washer and dryer in my co-op. The project would probably entail: 1) cutting through some wall to make space for…
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Kateruba
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Brick-filled wood frame browstone? Common construction type?
Hello everyone, I checked DoB records on a brownstone I am about to place an offer on, and I found an application to acquire a…
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poison ivy removal?
Need a reasonably priced gardener to removal poison ivy from a small backyard in Bklyn. Thanks!
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8104012
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
Poured concrete floors with radiant heating.
Has anyone gone down this route? I love the look of concrete once polished and the idea of radiant heating seems great but I believe…
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MBET
in Fencing 13 years and 9 months ago
Source of beautiful tree fence or gate?
The tree fence (cage, gate… Whatever it’s called) in front of my building is in tough shape. We’d like to replace it with something classic…
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MBET
in Fencing 13 years and 9 months ago
Source of beautiful tree fence or gate?
The tree fence (cage, gate… Whatever it’s called) in front of my building is in tough shape. We’d like to replace it with something classic…
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daintydu
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 9 months ago
FOR SALE: Dornbracht Short Towel Bar & Hansgrohe Universal Metris Tub Spout (North Slope)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9b8384ab701-.jpg A few items that are unused from our recent reno. We are in the North Slope near 6th Ave and Flatbush. You’ll need to…
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Hardcharger
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
Valve Height
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9a13478f94e-.jpg Ok, I am going DIY on this. I managed to remove that extension coupling without damage and resintalled the valve. The coupling had rope…
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Lion55
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Old pine floors got messed up knocking off old stucco on walls.
I allowed my tenant to remove old stucco/joint compound in ugly waves that were on the walls. Unfortunately, he did not cover up the floors…
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bedhead
in Demolition 13 years and 10 months ago
What's going on with the demolition next to 184 Kent?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9b120eed383-.jpg Whatever is going on there it looks like they are making lots of progress. Wonder if this could be the future site of whole…
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bedhead
in Demolition 13 years and 10 months ago
What's going on with the demolition next to 184 Kent?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9b120eed383-.jpg Whatever is going on there it looks like they are making lots of progress. Wonder if this could be the future site of whole…
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Hardcharger
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
Radiator Install
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e99bb69c23dd-.jpg OK what should I say to a contractor about this radiator install? Yes the center of the shut off valve union is at 6″
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rlustbader
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 10 months ago
New Decelopment?
Does anyone know what is being built on the corner of Wythe and North 11th Street?
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