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rachelrachel
in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago
what are they putting on top of the brick facade at Bushwick Leaders High School in Bushwick? (Formerly a Sisters of Mercy bldg.)
It looks as if they are skimming over the brick facade with cement at Bushwick Leaders High School. This was a former Sisters of Mercy…
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oysterloaf
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 11 months ago
Cobble Stones (antique, salvaged) for sale in South Slope
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517c11330cb4c-.jpg I’ve got about 150 cobble stones in my South Slope yard that I’d sell for $1 a piece, or 50 cent each if you…
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oysterloaf
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 11 months ago
Cobble Stones (antique, salvaged) for sale in South Slope
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517c11330cb4c-.jpg I’ve got about 150 cobble stones in my South Slope yard that I’d sell for $1 a piece, or 50 cent each if you…
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augustapalmer
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
In search of salvage slate/ bluestone
I’m looking for some old slate/bluestone to put down in my small backyard, about 40-50 sq feet. In terms of sidewalk-sized pieces, that’s about 6…
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augustapalmer
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
In search of salvage slate/ bluestone
I’m looking for some old slate/bluestone to put down in my small backyard, about 40-50 sq feet. In terms of sidewalk-sized pieces, that’s about 6…
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emmac
in Fencing 12 years and 11 months ago
fence panel pricing?
I had a fence contractor come and install a fence in my back yard. I am feeling quite foolish now because I think I was…
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bobjohn
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
FIOS or time warner?
I have time warner for TV and internet, it is based on the cable hanging in backyard. every time when sqerel runs on the cable…
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bobjohn
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
FIOS or time warner?
I have time warner for TV and internet, it is based on the cable hanging in backyard. every time when sqerel runs on the cable…
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lake
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Retaining wall question
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517aab8cd38ba-.jpg We recently moved into our home and now are taking on our backyard. Our neighbor have a concrete elevated backyard (4″ above our yard )with a…
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bkbrownstone
in Antiques 13 years and 2 months ago
Brick repair inside house
The bricks on the garden floor wall by the fireplace of my brownstone has to be repaired/replaced. Anyone know of a mason or someone who…
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MarkyMark
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
chimney
I have old building over 100 yeras on brooklyn. 4 stories, i have 5 fireplace inside for wood. I need make reliner chimney. Right now…
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huesos
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Backyard Access from Apartment?
I looked at a lovely apartment for sale in Boerum Hill yesterday. The apartment comes with access to the backyard/patio, but the only way to…
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luvdaborstch
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
Wood covering & adding iron gate for back deck & stairs
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517a9ccd50955-.jpg Hello folks, I’m hoping that some one might have a recomendation for a carpenter or ironworker who would be able to cover my small…
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catbk
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Carpeting stairs?
I’m considering carpeting an enclosed run of stairs between my ground and parlor floors. I’d like a utility grade low pile carpeting with padding, probably…
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bklynpwds
in Masonry 12 years and 11 months ago
Exterior Leak Specialist Recommendation Needed
We recently did a gut renovation to our home. One side of the house opens to an alley and where the walls are new plaster…
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noamdaniela
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Advice and Referral for Architect to assess site and reach out to Expeditor
So, I found a notice of violation from the NYC buildings attached to my front door. In it, they state CLASS 2 VIOLATION ” work…
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adamg
in Landlord 13 years and 2 months ago
Are you looking for a tenant for your rental unit?
Just a laid back and respectful young married couple of non-smokers with great credit and no pets desperate for a home in your (or your…
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lake
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Retaining wall question
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517aab8cd38ba-.jpg We recently moved into our home and now are taking on our backyard. Our neighbor have a concrete elevated backyard (4″ above our yard )with a…
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noamdaniela
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Advice and Referral for Architect to assess site and reach out to Expeditor
So, I found a notice of violation from the NYC buildings attached to my front door. In it, they state CLASS 2 VIOLATION ” work…
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brett195
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
What to do with Dismantled Brownstone Steps
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515f0a2bbaab3-.jpg My new brownstone has no front stoop. Sadly, someone decided to dismantle it long ago. No stoop for me! Anyway, I found the steps…
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