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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Creating a driveway (i.e., curb cut process) in Sunset Park
My parents own a house in Sunset Park and want to create a driveway. I was reading about the curb cut process and requirements on…
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mike.grom424
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Bird Poop Solution?
Hi all – Would appreciate suggestions on how to deal with persistent bird poop on our brownstone stoop. It seems birds (pigeons?) like to hang…
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tbirddies
in General Discussion 3 years ago
10 Foot Brownstone door for sale
I have pair of brownstone doors for sale 10 ft curved door decent condition [9ED11C62-8A0A-4212-916D-4E917DE907AE](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:KiWs:9ed11c628a0a4212916d4e917de907ae.heic.jpg) [339A8EA9-DF16-44F9-982A-9DCA42FDCD5D](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:Ad80:339a8ea9df1644f9982a9dca42fdcd5d.heic.jpg)
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slleiter
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Painting metal deck
The metal patio deck off my kitchen has started to rust and chip. We’d like to sand it, clean it, and repaint it. Should we…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Dumb 2-year Lease Rent Question
This is such a beginner question but it’s been years since I issued a 2 year lease. I have a 4 family building and a…
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tbirddies
in General Discussion 3 years ago
10 Foot Brownstone door for sale
I have pair of brownstone doors for sale 10 ft curved door decent condition [9ED11C62-8A0A-4212-916D-4E917DE907AE](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:KiWs:9ed11c628a0a4212916d4e917de907ae.heic.jpg) [339A8EA9-DF16-44F9-982A-9DCA42FDCD5D](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:Ad80:339a8ea9df1644f9982a9dca42fdcd5d.heic.jpg)
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Black Patina on Steel
Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations to achieve this look. [Unnamed (3)](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:a8SF:unnamed3.png.jpg) https://surfinchemical.com/collections/all/products/ez-black-70 That’s the product I’ve tried and didn’t work. Followed the steps thoroughly…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Tin and Copper gutters
Our cornice gutter is the original tin gutter. We are keen to hire out one of the following: A) Patch and repair punctures with new…
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owest
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Question re primer and outdoor wood steps
I am going to have outdoor wooden steps painted. Intend to use Ben Moore Fredh Start as primer. Local hardware store said they cannot tint…
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Sherita
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Cast iron bathtub restoration
We have two clawfoot cast iron tubs from our house we would like to re-use in the renovation. They are in rough condition – feet…
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andriywww1990
in General Discussion 3 years ago
NYS OIL BASE PAINT VOC RESTRICTION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022
this past two weeks, i have heard varying stories about a new oil base paint voc restriction. one paint store manager said ben moore will…
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oxalis100
in Exteriors 3 years ago
Front cement
Hoping that knowledgeable folks might be able to recommend a company to re-do the concrete in front of my house. The original paving is quite…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Good Lawyer Reco?
Hi guys — I’ve had a nightmare of a reno with a contractor not doing their job properly and an architect that went MIA. Has…
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slleiter
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Z Abedin Reviews?
Has anyone used Z.Abedin before? We are considering him for a stoop restoration.
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bedstuyhome
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Super Needed!
Hi, we are a three apartment brownstone on Remsen looking for a new super! We just want someone who will take out the trash, shovel…
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bedstuyhome
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Super Needed!
Hi, we are a three apartment brownstone on Remsen looking for a new super! We just want someone who will take out the trash, shovel…
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slleiter
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Z Abedin Reviews?
Has anyone used Z.Abedin before? We are considering him for a stoop restoration.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for architect for a small project in Brooklyn
Hi, we are living in Brooklyn, owner of a 3 family brownstone in bed-Stuy, we are looking for an architect to work on an extension…
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