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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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gwan
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Cast Iron Sink
Hi, we have a big, deep cast iron sink that’s been sitting in a shed in the backyard for the past 10 years; it is…
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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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StoopLady
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
What to do about an old, leaking back (steel and concrete) deck?
Hello and thank you in advance for your help! I’m hoping someone out there in brownstone-land has dealt with the issue of an old, poorly-maintained…
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santos
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
StairCase
red oak staircase built by Santos and associates [Screenshot_20220804-192549_Photos](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:KxM8:screenshot_20220804192549_photos.jpg.jpg) [Screenshot_20220804-192540_Photos](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:baCx:screenshot_20220804192540_photos.jpg.jpg) [Screenshot_20220804-192534_Photos](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:NbJM:screenshot_20220804192534_photos.jpg.jpg)
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santos
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
StairCase
red oak staircase built by Santos and associates [Screenshot_20220804-192549_Photos](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:KxM8:screenshot_20220804192549_photos.jpg.jpg) [Screenshot_20220804-192540_Photos](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:baCx:screenshot_20220804192540_photos.jpg.jpg) [Screenshot_20220804-192534_Photos](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:NbJM:screenshot_20220804192534_photos.jpg.jpg)
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StoopLady
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
What to do about an old, leaking back (steel and concrete) deck?
Hello and thank you in advance for your help! I’m hoping someone out there in brownstone-land has dealt with the issue of an old, poorly-maintained…
0
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…
0
deebeeeye
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Holding Super / (manager ?) 3 family Bed Stuy
Hi – I posted this before in April – but still looking – as my plans to leave the city for a year become more…
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northslopian
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Central A/C servicing
Do you have your A/C serviced yearly? Do you have a company you recommend? Looking for overall maintenance by a reputable company. Thanks
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northslopian
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Central A/C servicing
Do you have your A/C serviced yearly? Do you have a company you recommend? Looking for overall maintenance by a reputable company. Thanks
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deebeeeye
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Landlord pest control in backyard?
Hi – whose responsibility is keeping the outdoor garden which is solely used by the garden apt free of pests? I believe the lease says…
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ProHeights66
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Winterizing Garden Level front door
My GL front door is the original single-panel glass-on-top wood door. It is very leaky and cold during the winter. It is the flush-to-the facade…
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otaydzic
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Meticulous ironworker?
Thanks in large part to advice from members of this forum, my project of installing a small deck & stairs from brownstone parlor floor to…
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owest
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months 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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deebeeeye
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Holding Super / (manager ?) 3 family Bed Stuy
Hi – I posted this before in April – but still looking – as my plans to leave the city for a year become more…
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inogqvwebuwuc
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Is this legal?!
A new restaurant opened and is fixing up their backyard for outdoor eating. The brick side wall of our (100 yr old) house is at…
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gwan
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Cast Iron Sink
Hi, we have a big, deep cast iron sink that’s been sitting in a shed in the backyard for the past 10 years; it is…
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