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daintydu
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 1 month ago
New Decelopment?
Does anyone know what is being built on the corner of Wythe and North 11th Street?
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rlustbader
in About Brooklyn 14 years and 1 month ago
New Decelopment?
Does anyone know what is being built on the corner of Wythe and North 11th Street?
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gpoint
in Building Code 14 years and 1 month ago
Renovations without permits
I’ve been looking at lots of newly renovated 2 family homes in Bushwick and Bedstuy over the past year and it seems to be par…
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dogpatch
in Security 14 years and 1 month ago
security bars
Looking for recommendations for good reliable contractors that install code-legal security bars over windows, need to install on parlor floor, located in Crown Heights.
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ellistom
in Architecture 14 years and 1 month 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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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New Staircase Banister, Railing & Newel Post
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e973248c0274-.jpg Any recommendations for an affordable place in Bklyn or Queens to get a new wooden banister, railing and newel post. Also, how does it work…do…
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mixicon
in For Sale 14 years and 1 month ago
Kitchen Sink for Sale (30" Stainless Steel Apron)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9a2bbe27a12-.jpg **$275**. Following details from faucetdirect.com, Sink is new, in box and available for pickup immediately. Email ucsu@anapraxis.com for more information. (We ended up…
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jarnow4
in Roofers 14 years and 1 month ago
Size of drainpipe
The existing (broken) rainwater drainpipe that goes from the main roof to extension of our attached brownstone is 3″ in diameter, the same size as…
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ilovestoops
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago
need advice on re-staining deck
I’ve check the forum and found advice on cleaning and sealing a deck but none appear to deal with a deck that was stained (4…
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slopegirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Framer recs?
Trying to find someone to replace rotten/sagging joists in basement ceiling of a brownstone extension. We fixed the water problem by getting backyard draining right,…
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deancollins
in Electricians 14 years and 1 month ago
network cable run needed (with fibre scope)
I need someone to run a cat 5 cable from the 4th floor of our brownstone to the basement. They will need a fibre optic…
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dkm213
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago
Permit required to replace existing deck with a 3-season room?
I am in a non-historic-district building with a back yard. I am currently planning on replacing a 4-foot deck with a 3 season room that…
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