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citizenjane
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Claw foot tub for sale - $300
For sale: a charming, antique cast iron claw foot bathtub with all four feet, antique shower head, and some associated plumbing pieces (see photos for…
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chfam
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Stucco color to match brownstone
I’ve had a masonry team clean up the area under my stoop including filling holes, smoothing walls and leveling the lines under the stairs. I…
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jjnoonan
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Mini split indoor handler code requiring dedicated switch near/for unit?
Just had a mini split system installed and the electrician added (ugly) switches next to each indoor air handler claiming it’s code. I’m going to…
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bedstuyborn
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 3 months ago
Does anyone have comments about Kolbe Windows? are they just as good as Marvin windows
I am doing a comparison on window istallation and window manufacturers. A company that a neighbor used installs Kolbe windows and I wanted to know…
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christimody
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Moveable room partitions?
We live on the garden and parlor floors of a 21′ brownstone. One bedroom up front (master) and one in the back (children) on the…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
madallion
looking to buy brownstone ceiling medallion – not restored
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arkanax
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Empty Charming Brownstonelike Apartment For Filming
Hi Brownstoner Community, I am a Film Scout for a new TV Series entitled “Strangers”. I am looking for a sunny charming empty 1 bedroom…
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prekyznvbomljmsd
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Vine that grows on brownstones?
Are there any relatively fast-growing vines that will grow on a brownstone without harming the facade? I’m looking for something to keep in a container…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Anyone ever relocated a toilet before?
We are renovating a 3rd story, top-floor apartment with a horribly configured bathroom. When you walk in the bathroom door, the room is long and…
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poise
in Exteriors 7 years and 11 months ago
rope scaffold cost
Can anyone say what is the cost to rent a rope scaffold (appropriate for 20 ft. townhouse). Thanks.
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housepoor
in General Discussion 8 years ago
What kind of tree is this?
I have been trying to figure out what kind of tree I have, based on the leaf. Any ideas? I have attached a photo, although…
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hiursula
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Roofers
Hi, My roof has been leaking with all of the heavy rains. Can anyone recommend a roofer they have used and had a good experience…
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hxeaowyveimkp
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Window replacement
I’ve reviewed posts in the last year or so about windows and I have a few questions that were not covered (want to acknowledge this…
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briskey
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
BATHROOM VENTILATION
Looking for advise on how best to retrofit ceiling ventilation fan in the bathrooms of a 4 unit brownstone. Can the vent connect to pre-existing…
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keepo
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Carpenter/Handyman needed - Door repair
The bottom hinge of my interior parlor floor door has separated from (and split part of) the frame. Can anyone recommend someone to fix it…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cobble Hill vs Park Slope
Which is better or worse and why? I am deciding which one to live in.
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randolph
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Is this really where the market is?
I am seeing houses listed at over $3mm, like today’s HOTD https://www.brownstoner.com/listing/TERRAHOLDINGS-18242430/593-jefferson-ave-bedford-stuyvesant-ny-11221/ in relatively deep bed stuy / stuy heights. Has anything actually changed hands…
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kebony
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Veneers
We’re looking for veneers for a wood fired outdoor pizza oven. We’ll be doing the installation ourselves. We want to avoid anything that looks fake…
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