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brett195
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 3 months 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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jmax
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 3 months ago
Precedent contract for a kitchen/bathroom renovation
We are about the hire a contractor to renovate our condo kitchen and bathroom. I’d like to review examples of contracts people have used successfully…
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landofenchantment
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 8 months ago
Handyman Rec
Hi, I just wanted to add to the chorus of recommendations for Brian Piersol. I found him here on Brownstoner and hired him to repair…
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jayhey
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 4 months ago
Natural Light Engineer
I’d like to enlarge my house, but I also don’t want to block the sunlight from my neighbor. Does anyone know if there is such…
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uptwn
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
Is a grade-level wood deck--not attached to the house-- permitted for a 3-family?
I’m in a 3-family brownstone and am considering building a ground-level wooden deck in the backyard, off the parlor level steel deck. I can’t tell…
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EugeneDelicado
in For Sale 12 years and 4 months ago
2 rolls of rubber flooring ($40)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515ca4f892541-.jpg I have two leftover rolls of recycled rubber flooring for sale. Each roll is 5/16″ thick, 48″ wide and 18′ long. It’s a great…
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krsnamara
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 4 months ago
Opening Fireplace?
Does anyone have experience with opening their fireplace in their apartment or building? What are the fire codes with this? Or taking out bricks from…
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uptwn
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
Is a grade-level wood deck--not attached to the house-- permitted for a 3-family?
I’m in a 3-family brownstone and am considering building a ground-level wooden deck in the backyard, off the parlor level steel deck. I can’t tell…
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brooklynbemused
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
Fixing an old transom
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/514a0b568b0e3-.jpg I have the original transom from my house – see photo. There are two cracked pieces of glass, but otherwise it’s in decent shape…
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virginiesommet
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 4 months ago
Antic Wood Mantle for Fire place for sale.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515a280f6d8a1-.jpg Hello Guys! I have one wood Fire Place Mantle for sale+mosaic tile which goes with it. This beautiful antic wood mantle is in a…
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jeanmarine2
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for photos of header/post combinations for kitchen with island
I’m interested in seeing pictures of brownstone kitchens where a wall has been removed and a large header has been installed, or a smaller header…
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eman134
in Heating 12 years and 3 months ago
I think that I did a decent job on a steam boiler replacement....what do you think?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515e2a8e618ba-.jpg LGB-6 steam job on a 16 unit building
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jurist
in Other 13 years and 8 months ago
wallpaper hanger
Having a lot of trouble finding someone who hangs wallpaper. Have consulted various handymen and they don’t have the expertise. I am dealing with antique-ish…
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seb
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 12 years and 11 months ago
Why such discrepant wallpapering estimates?
I have a wallpapering job that I am in the process of getting estimates for. It is a straightforward job because it is just one…
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jayhey
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 4 months ago
Natural Light Engineer
I’d like to enlarge my house, but I also don’t want to block the sunlight from my neighbor. Does anyone know if there is such…
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promenade
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Install Ikea Kitchen and light construction work - help!
Hi – We need someone to install an Ikea Kitchen, remove a wall and lowered ceiling in kitchen and redo floors and paint the main…
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hebron76
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 4 months ago
Basement in Two Family House
I own a two family house. There is no C of O but the DOB classification is a two family dwelling. Assuming the basement is…
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nyflicka
in Landlord 13 years and 8 months ago
Screens for Casement Windows?
I have a 2-part question: We are moving into a new construction building with casement windows and none of them have screens – this seems…
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MyGoodEye
in Insurance 12 years and 4 months ago
Home Insurance : Provider and/or Broker Recommendation Needed
I’m interested in shopping around for a new homeowner’s policy. Would prefer someone familiar with the insurance needs within a four-family, Brooklyn property. Would also…
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