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jland

in Electricians 13 years and 1 month ago

Is Citi Wide Electric still in business?

We had them do some work in our Brownstone a few years ago, and now we need something attended to.  Been leaving messages since the…

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ntindel

in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago

Hi Everyone:Can anyone recommend an engineer or architect who can submit the required SD1 and SD2 applications for a new sewer connection?

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berniceshola

in Quality of Life 12 years and 11 months ago

derelict house on my block

hey all, forgive the long backstory that follows, I’m just trying to figure out what’s going on with a derelict building on my block, and…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

hbranty

in Mortgage 12 years and 11 months ago

HELOC for Non-Owner Occupied 2 Family?

Has anyone recently qualified for a HELOC for Non-Owner Occupied 2 Family?  If yes, which bank?  We live out of state right now.  Apparently that’s an…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

susannahmeadows

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago

Experience with removing mold?

We have mold growing in our basement. Can anyone recommend someone to remove it?

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tyronem

in DIY 12 years and 11 months ago

CityLift: $30,000 Available to homebuyers who already own homes?

Wells fargo and some not for profits have partnered to offer $30,000 to homebuyers buying in Brooklyn and the Bronx and $15,000 to those buying…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

scornelius

in DIY 12 years and 11 months ago

In search of an old door

I’m looking for an old door to turn into a Murphy table. I’m hoping to find one for free or for it to be quite…

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dasgonz

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 11 months ago

I have a salvaged cast iron newel for sale, anyone interested?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/518c200617106-.jpg I have a salvaged cast iron newel for sale.  Found in Bushwick.  Anyone interested can call me anytime at 609 529 3978\.  $100 and…

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dasgonz

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 11 months ago

I have a salvaged cast iron newel for sale, anyone interested?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/518c200617106-.jpg I have a salvaged cast iron newel for sale.  Found in Bushwick.  Anyone interested can call me anytime at 609 529 3978\.  $100 and…

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scornelius

in DIY 12 years and 11 months ago

In search of an old door

I’m looking for an old door to turn into a Murphy table. I’m hoping to find one for free or for it to be quite…

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renophyte

in For Sale 14 years and 5 months ago

Doors for Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ea8d5cb6b2a3-.jpg We will be renovating our house shortly and have four doors that don’t fit into our plans.  Three are French doors (all need TLC)…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

landlord

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 4 months ago

Brownstone facade repair

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eeb63bdc6b86-.jpg Recently a piece of my building’s facade fell off.  Its located at the top left window.  Does anyone know of someone who can repair…

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pebblestones

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago

Bluestones

Can anyone recommend a good place where I can purchase high-end, good quality bluestones? Thanks.

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elm_bk

in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago

plastic sheet covering my backyard

Hiya, We moved in to a house last summer, and now that we’re almost finished renovating, we’re hoping to use our backyard this year!  We…

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Updated 12 years and 11 months ago

tyronem

in DIY 12 years and 11 months ago

CityLift: $30,000 Available to homebuyers who already own homes?

Wells fargo and some not for profits have partnered to offer $30,000 to homebuyers buying in Brooklyn and the Bronx and $15,000 to those buying…

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equispe

in DIY 12 years and 11 months ago

FS: Louisville Fiberglass Extension Ladder 300 lb - Extended Height 40 ft $300 or BO

This is probably best for a construction company working on high buildings. We only used the ladder once, but I need to purchase a smaller…

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elm_bk

in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago

plastic sheet covering my backyard

Hiya, We moved in to a house last summer, and now that we’re almost finished renovating, we’re hoping to use our backyard this year!  We…

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landlord

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago

Looking for a Tankless gas water heater for a 6 family building.

I would like to replace the 75 gallon water heater with a tankless gas model.  However, I am not sure they make one that can…

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radgirl

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

Plaster Ceiling Medallion + Molding Trim

Any idea where to buy Plaster Ceiling Medallion + Molding Trim in NYC or Brooklyn for restoring the ceilings of our brownstone building?  I see…

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shash8

in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago

Where do I even start?? and how much will this cost?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/518b31c913d2a-.jpg I’ve recently bought an apt in a co-op building.  The apt has a long wall that makes the livingroom a “room” and it has…

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