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justinromeu26

in General Discussion 3 years ago

FREE Medeco Maxum Dbl Cylinder Deadbolt

Free!. New with a couple of small scratches. Two keys. 2 3/4″ backset. Note: it is illegal to use a double cylinder lock on occupied…

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jimyjames.robert96

in Renovation 3 years and 1 month ago

Renovation Costs

Hi, does anyone know what the cost per square foot range is for gut renovations in New York City given recent inflation and supply chain…

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Updated 3 years ago

reagan9000

in Doors & Windows 3 years ago

Screen replacement

I need to replace one of my window’s full screens and need a new full frame (not just the screen material replaced). Can anyone recommend…

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Updated 3 years ago

tetz

in General Discussion 3 years ago

looking to get a manual sliding driveway gate installed

anyone know of anyone that can help me get the piece + install it? not looking for an electric one

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Updated 3 years ago

Tucker

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Antique Eastlake over the Mantel Mirror For Sell by Owner Fall

48“ long by 72” ht. No dealers. If interested please email kmlawrence48@gmail.com [1F158499-A3BB-4C6D-A4AC-005649BAE144](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:3jxy:1f158499a3bb4c6da4ac005649bae144.jpeg.jpg) [7F7BD83E-2EDC-464E-99BB-D812A583C4DE](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:CuS9:7f7bd83e2edc464e99bbd812a583c4de.jpeg.jpg) [AD9E7D62-D63B-41F1-AB75-3A8950CBDFB2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:9lvS:ad9e7d62d63b41f1ab753a8950cbdfb2.jpeg.jpg)

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emilyposter

in General Discussion 3 years ago

FREE GIVE AWAY - 4 Aqua Pure Performance Filter Cartridges for a whole house

water filtration system. I bought them for a system that we never did install……I live in Downtown Brooklyn. I have tried the Buy Nothing Groups…

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Updated 3 years ago

justinromeu26

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Free. Two bags of oak scraps for burning

I have two contractor bags of oak scraps i had once saved for someone who had a fire pit. The smaller size and very sharp…

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Updated 3 years ago

reagan9000

in Bath & Kitchen 3 years ago

Caesarstone Crack Repair

My Caesarstone kitchen countertop developed a couple of long cracks that I’d like to hire someone to repair. I’ve reached out to NYC Stone Care…

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justinromeu26

in General Discussion 3 years ago

FREE 42x36" Shutter Stripping Dip Tank

Hello, please see photo. i have a shutter dip tank i am giving away. this is to the first person to contact me. i don’t…

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Updated 3 years ago

justinromeu26

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Free Large Brass Entry Handle wth thumb press

Free. This 20″ tall (massive) entry door plate with handle and thumb press. This is not something one would put on a brownstone door but…

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Updated 3 years ago

otaydzic

in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago

Is this payment schedule weird?

A contractor we’re considering has proposed a payment schedule of 15% at the start of the job with the balance due when the work has…

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Updated 3 years ago

ib28

in General Discussion 3 years ago

National Grid service for 2-family house

Hi All, We are closing on a two family house. The tenant unit is vacant, but we will rent it out soon. I called national…

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Updated 3 years ago

tommysampson1979

in Exteriors 3 years ago

Filing permit for adding the fence in front of building

Hi We are a 4 story small condominium in Brooklyn. We plan to add fence in front of building and are told permit is required,…

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ib28

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Optimum v. Spectrum?

Optimum v. Spectrum? Anyone have any experiecne for internet and TV? Fios not available. Thanks

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Updated 3 years ago

justinromeu26

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Free. New Baldwin Houston ORB Entry Set

This is a new and complete lever set. It looks like a mortise set but is not. See photos. Pick up is in zip 11379.…

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bethl

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Conversion

Hi All! Recently we switched the heaters from oil to gas and want to sell our three devices, the oil heater, the HTP water heater,…

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Updated 3 years ago

tommysampson1979

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Door

Our condo is looking for door specialist. The exterior entrance door is not secure, loose having a gap though it’s locked, also thinking to see…

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Updated 3 years ago

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Hardscape without cement

I’m interested in adding pavers to my gardens with a sand base and fill as opposed to mortar and cement. I want to do this…

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Updated 3 years ago

bobjohn

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Wood burning stove

So our brownstone has second floor kitchen which we do not use as a kitchen. It use to have “black” stove with chimney long ago.…

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Updated 3 years ago

richardthomas2022.08

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Disagreeing with Architect on Bedroom Size Code

Hi All! Long time reader, first time poster – love the community here. I am beginning a renovation on my brownstone, it’s 4 story +…

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Updated 3 years ago

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