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titleone
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago
Stoop over reaches property line?
I want to learn how far my stoop can safely over reach the property line on the street side, without running afoul of the law.…
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theoperadiva
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
NY Fine Circular Stairs: recommendations and warnings?
Hi all, We’re considering using Bill Barnett from NY Fine Circular Stairs to build and install handrails and spindles in our house (all new). Would…
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chrisemma
in Doors 12 years and 11 months ago
front door repairs
Our metal and glass front door is in need of urgent repairs. Anyone knows a good contractor for that type of job? Thank you
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dylan621
in Exteriors 12 years and 11 months ago
Innovation Construction - Reviews for Facade Work?
We’re consdering using Innovation Construction for some work on our brownstone facade and were hoping for some feedback from folks who have used them for…
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guikazoid
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Different options for venting a cellar
What are some options for properly venting a cellar?
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slopette
in Decorative 12 years and 11 months ago
Metal door frames - keep them unpainted?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51897747d13a7-.jpg We’re reno’ing a Deco-era space and have just stripped the paint off the door and window frames. Our broker mentioned having seen a place…
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HouseDogger
in Decorative 12 years and 11 months ago
DOB Permit
I went through a lenghty renovation with contractor recommended by my architect. little did I know that the architect would favor the contractor in many…
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birdsandbones
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Contractor Bids
My husband and I are purchasing an apartment. We want to complete some minor renovations. We haven’t yet taken ownership of the apartment, and -…
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crat
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 11 months ago
"Turtle Hill, Brooklyn"
So has anyone else seen the really good indie film “Turtle Hill, Brooklyn,” now playing at the Quad Cinemas on 13th Street in Manhattan? It…
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guikazoid
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Different options for venting a cellar
What are some options for properly venting a cellar?
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nicholskitchen
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago
Any kitchen remodeling ideas for a wider space?
Hey everybody, I was looking for some new kitchen remodeling ideas. I would like to make my space look bigger but also have some extra…
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SewardWasRight
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 11 months ago
Lincrusta
The lincrusta on the wall lining our stairway is starting to crack in one place. It’s made it 120 years without cracking. On the opposite…
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titleone
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago
Stoop over reaches property line?
I want to learn how far my stoop can safely over reach the property line on the street side, without running afoul of the law.…
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well_pHed
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for poster "faithful" re bluestone slabs
Hi – We were corresponding about possibly purchasing your excess bluestone. http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/k95AFZvvd*M=/iso-bluestone-flags-for-sidewalk-restoration Let me know if you are still interested in selling it. park DOT…
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spfuhl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
I'm looking for a good contractor to restore the outside of my brownstone. Any ideas?
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 11 months ago
Sidewalk violation
I received a Sidewalk violation with 45 day notice. My sidewalk is bluestone and it´s not bad at all, no steps no holes. What´s this…
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sourgrapes
in Doors 12 years and 11 months ago
In search of pocket doors or french doors.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5183fbf1e4cf1-.jpg We are in search of a pair of pocket doors or french doors to be used as pocket doors. Each door needs to be…
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11231
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
Best material for stair runners in brownstone?
I am looking for recommendations for materials and places to buy stair runners. This is for the main staircase in a brownstone, which goes up to…
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est
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 11 months ago
Lowe's or Home Depot for plants?
Hi all, Which store is better for buying plants, flowers etc, Home Depot or Lowe’s? I’ve gone to Shannon’s on Fort Hamilton Ave. over the last couple…
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dylan621
in Roofers 12 years and 11 months ago
Reviews for Rocco's All Type Roofing and Fatos Roofing aka Eminence Construction
Has anyone used either of these roofers? Rocco’s Roofing or Fatos Roofing (Nick and Fatos Qoku). Were you happy with their work? Thanks
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