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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

justinromeu26

in General Discussion 3 years ago

FREE 200 feet plus high temp alarm wire

Free high temp alarm wire 200′ plus. Teflon jacket. One pair. Product is old, from 1980’s [20221021_173814](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Yd4D:20221021_173814.jpg.jpg) Pick up zip 11379. Contact using contact form…

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lkrshacmzcy

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Parking Spot

Would anyone have a contact for a Parking Spot for a commercial vehicle?

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Updated 3 years ago

evan

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Hiring for small paint stripping job: overmantle mirror

Hi all! Looking for someone who would be able to help with a small paint stripping job – removing the paint from this relatively large…

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Updated 3 years ago

jrs84o

in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago

AirBnB’ing Basement Apartment

So the women down the block from me has renovated her standard 7’ high basement, and has it rented for 300+ days a year at…

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Updated 3 years ago

rene

in General Discussion 3 years ago

For sale: Brownstone Double doors

Double front entry doors (for brownstone or similar) for sale. Beautiful doors needing to be restored. Each door measures 80×23 7/8. I was planning on…

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christimody

in General Discussion 3 years ago

ISO of salvage yard for cast iron railing components (newel posts, balustrades,

cap) . The company near Lowe’s does not have the newel sizes I need. He heard there was a salvage vendor in the Bronx. Does…

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Updated 3 years ago

bestinbrowardmovers01

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Best location for raising a family + ease of living? North side of Park Slope?

Hi, Any advice appreciated here. Is north slope in Park Slope, off of the main avenues, the best place for raising a family, having a…

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Updated 3 years ago

emilyposter

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Aqua-Pure Premium Performance Filter Cartridges for sale

I have 4 AP817-2 still in the wrapping – we never did the whole house water filtering….if you or anyone you know could use these…

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carolina-moscoso

in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago

Refinish wood floors vs. LVP

We have hardwood floors on our LR and DR that are in need of refinishing but we have a toddler and he is very rough…

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Updated 3 years ago

bryancostigan

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Vintage Double Doors - $750

23“wide 82”tall 2″ thick Antique Brooklyn entry doors with bezeled glass! email: maillecharbonneau@gmail.com Pickup In Red Hook, Brooklyn [IMG_9064](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:6luh:img_9064.jpeg.jpg) [IMG-9064](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:QEtn:img9064.jpg.jpg) [IMG-9066](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:lPHb:img9066.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 3 years ago

lastone

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Selling wood mantle with built-in mirror from 1901 Crown Heights limestone

It’s been removed from the wall intact, as you can see from one of the pictures, and carefully disassembled without any damage for safe storage…

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Updated 3 years ago

logan.chapman

in General Discussion 3 years ago

fix wood ceiling

wood ceiling(4×8 plywood sheets screwed to joists with 3″ screws). structurally sound. installed 14 years ago. spackling on seams looked awful. In 2018 paid a…

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Updated 3 years ago

workisfun

in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago

Sump pump sound

For the first few years, during heavy rains, we could hear our pump under our bed make a slurp and burp sound when it was…

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Updated 3 years ago

selmadurand

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 3 years and 1 month ago

Electrician Ghosted with outstanding permit

Two years after starting a major renovation project, we are finally signed off on all the permits except for the electric. The electrician has long…

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Updated 3 years and 1 month ago

desert-island

in Roofing 3 years and 1 month ago

Silicone coating over bitumen surface?

Our roof was resurfaced about five years ago with a “white granular surfaced modified bitumen roofing,” and is halfway through a 10-year warranty. Is there…

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Updated 3 years and 1 month ago

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Razor's Mechanical

I’m looking to replace my HVAC system. The condenser and air handler are both nearly 30 years old and operate using R22, which is now…

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Updated 3 years and 1 month ago

zogacpvmillwnihe

in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago

Holiday Decorations

Hi! I am looking for someone to do lights/wreaths outside our brownstone in Park Slope. Does anyone have any recommendations?

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j.e.c2769

in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago

ConEd Energy rebate & Contractor transparency

I worked with a contractor to remove a gas boiler system and install mini splits throughout my home. We agreed on a price and he…

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Updated 3 years and 1 month ago

Arkady

in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago

Moisture barrier - retrofit

A friend of mine in Colombia, SA, has mold along the walls of her relatively newly built apartment. Is there any way to retrofit a…

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Updated 3 years and 1 month ago

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