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mozeeatupu
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Changing deck doors & threshold wheelchair accessible
Need help changing deck outswing doors into sliding ADA doors and creating a flush threshold for wheelchair. Anyone know someone who can do this, replacing…
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jmpctzhsdzp
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Architectural Salvage
Please check out my link for architectural salvage a available from my renovation. https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/d/brooklyn-vintage-architectural-salvage/7486988303.html [D9AD5522-DB8A-43BA-968A-31CC411C8E77](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:WDfu:d9ad5522db8a43ba968a31cc411c8e77.jpeg.jpg) [67E8260F-3814-45FB-89C8-9B02B0A3E6BC](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:h4tA:67e8260f381445fb89c89b02b0a3e6bc.jpeg.jpg) [D7A8BFF7-6220-4896-9411-C24FC6139905](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:2nWJ:d7a8bff7622048969411c24fc6139905.jpeg.jpg) [37960193-8BA6-4D0C-AD70-0E6FE9C73669](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:2a8p:379601938ba64d0cad700e6fe9c73669.jpeg.jpg) [A2284661-0721-4B96-BD7B-75735E3FFA96](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:hnCy:a228466107214b96bd7b75735e3ffa96.jpeg.jpg) [B704069E-2554-46BB-8093-10A4A7CFCB8C](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:cb4k:b704069e255446bb809310a4a7cfcb8c.jpeg.jpg) [CC696279-B344-4AB2-88E5-38060EA3C566](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:wBgW:cc696279b3444ab288e538060ea3c566.jpeg.jpg) [C2B385F7-F1AB-41DB-AA04-0B8AFEF4C684](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Gqc1:c2b385f7f1ab41dbaa040b8afef4c684.jpeg.jpg) [4289C2C0-2ADD-4A4D-AD68-55E8D809A3ED](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:OCto:4289c2c02add4a4dad6855e8d809a3ed.jpeg.jpg) [D9CBFF13-7AB8-4BAB-9B58-0E37D9668F18](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:13IT:d9cbff137ab84bab9b580e37d9668f18.jpeg.jpg) [5CE7307C-35CF-4D…
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anntares
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Hole to basement between garden and back of brownstone
What is the purpose of the hole between garden and basement window that looks into hole. that goes into basement… To give a window for…
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kimtrong0369
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
DOB auditing and revoking my closed permit 4 years later... Crazy....
We took a Alt2 D14 permit out more than 4yrs ago to do some minor renovations on two neighboring condos, We self certified, no change…
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homely
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Floating Decks and Property Line
Do floating decks (under 3 ft in height) have to be three feet from the property line? I see threads that make such a suggestion,…
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QueenAnne
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Attorney Recommendation
Hi, can anyone recommend a good attorney for construction litigation?
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Northie
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Flood insurance
I am planning to buy FEMA flood insurance. Does it matter which insurance company I use for this purpose?
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bigredcarter
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Architect -> Engineer -> GC Handoff? Proper process for Board and DOB Approval?
I’m in the design phase of a significant apartment renovation in Brooklyn. The apartment was an estate sale and the scope of work includes new…
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jmpctzhsdzp
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Concrete/Masonry Contractor Recommendations
Hi, we have a large concrete driveway and backyard that is in disrepair. We are looking to have it redone. Does anyone have any recommendations…
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marinecorps32
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Brownstone Salvaged Items for sale!
We have been renovating brownstones in Bed-Stuy for the last 20 years and saved many treasures. Now it’s time to find good homes for all…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
plans for building windows
Hello, we would be interested in any comments about the feasibility of the attached plan for building two doors 8 feet tall. Our concern is…
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CHM
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Japanese knot weed
I’m looking for the best way to get rid of Japanese knotweed without resorting to chemicals like Roundup. I’ve read that one needs to dig…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Where to buy Vintage screws in NYC?
Hi there, I need to find a 1″ flat head #8 antique brass screw by Saturday, if possible. Anyone know if there is a store…
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santos
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
stairs
this is a replica of 2 stairs [20220315_150247](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:nTnW:20220315_150247.jpg.jpg) [20220401_160855](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:5qEQ:20220401_160855.jpg.jpg)
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santos
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
new doors
this is a replica before and after [20220601_100023](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Q6Kg:20220601_100023.jpg.jpg)
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spacecollector
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Master Plumber for Boiler Inspection
Does anyone have recommendations for a master plumber to file for a new gas boiler inspection with the city (not a conversion, just replacement)? The…
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bwilly23
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Liberty Water & Sewer and American Water Resources
Where to start ……. I read a post about American water resources in liberty water and sewer on this website several years ago – I…
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Waterproofing a Bath Tub Drain
Hi everyone, this is a bath tub drain. The crew at the jobsite drilled through the waterproofing layers, which is a layer of liquid redguard,…
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Can I put A/C through my forced air system that blows through my fireplaces?
Maybe a weird question, I don’t know others who have this type of forced air via fireplaces. I think it was a DIY from the…
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annep
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Looking for recommendations for a metal worker to repair a damaged summer cover
Getting ready to retrofit a salvaged marble mantel / summer cover and would love recommendations for someone who could repair a small damaged area of…
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