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deancollins

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago

Hey Boardwalk Empire producers.....you left your shit out the front of my apartment today

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5166005e8d2a5-.jpg Classless move….. came home today to see that the Boardwalk Empire production team left their shit half on the footpath and half on the…

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bkbrownstone

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Bilco Door for outside cellar entrance

I want to secure all the entrances to my cellar and I’m looking to have a, simple, single bilco door installed over the entrance from…

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Updated 13 years ago

nalusurf

in Cellar 13 years ago

Recommendations for Replacing Bricked Over Basement Window Openings?

Hi All.  I have two former window openings on the rear, basement wall of our brownstone which were previously bricked over and the wells were…

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nalusurf

in Cellar 13 years ago

Recommendations for Replacing Bricked Over Basement Window Openings?

Hi All.  I have two former window openings on the rear, basement wall of our brownstone which were previously bricked over and the wells were…

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nonsense

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago

We need a lawn doctor

We are having trouble with our backyard lawn. We got sod installed two years ago and by now I would describe the lawn as more…

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deano

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Renovation - before and after

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516385816ba78-.jpg Time to share with the b’stoner community who’ve been such a great help over the last months – here’s how the 2nd floor apartment…

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Updated 13 years ago

bkbrownstone

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Bilco Door for outside cellar entrance

I want to secure all the entrances to my cellar and I’m looking to have a, simple, single bilco door installed over the entrance from…

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jeanmarine2

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago

Atlantic Design Center or other kitchen specialists - Seeking Feedback

I’m interested in feedback about Atlantic Design Center on the A subway line on Atlantic Avenue, a kitchen design specialist, or any other kitchen specialist…

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jeanmarine2

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago

Atlantic Design Center or other kitchen specialists - Seeking Feedback

I’m interested in feedback about Atlantic Design Center on the A subway line on Atlantic Avenue, a kitchen design specialist, or any other kitchen specialist…

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WTGirl

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago

Buying a house where work was done without permits and we want to do our own renovations

Hi everyone, I’ve been reading this site for a while now as we’re thinking of buying a two family house, and I’m posting for the…

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Updated 13 years ago

madstuy

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago

Finishing a brownstone basement

I’d like to finish my basement to have a workshop there, maybe a workout/gym area. Currently it’s your typical turn-of-the-century cellar with beautiful exposed rock…

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basementbound

in Architecture 13 years ago

Looking for a structural engineer to assess townhouse in Brooklyn. Can anyone recommend one? Thank you.

Looking for a structural engineer to assess townhouse in Brooklyn.  Building is leaning, so want to know how severe it is. Can anyone recommend one? Thank…

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Updated 13 years ago

deano

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago

Renovation - before and after, part 2

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5165539a055e6-.jpg Sharing another before/after shot from the renovation of a 4-family.  This parlor floor unit (like all the others) was in sorry shape, so pretty…

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TracyT

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago

fireplace mantel for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509bf953dbfed-.jpg Mantel has been painted, but apparently not many times (details are crisp) Asking $700–less than you would find at an architectural savage place. Call…

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Updated 13 years ago

nancy sullivqn

in Masonry 13 years ago

Poured Concrete Slab - SEEKING Mason or Contrator

I’m seeing a mason or contractor to oversee the instilation of a poured concrete slab in a basement, 18′ X 32′. The concrete will be…

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jack123

in Architecture 13 years ago

Baxt Ingui

Would be very interested to hear from anyone who has used Baxt Ingui for renovations. Many thanks.

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jbgreen

in Energy Efficiency 13 years ago

Any 2-family brownstone homeowners interested in participating in academic study?

I am working with the Pratt Center for Community Development, the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Bright Power, Inc. to…

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Updated 13 years ago

jeanmarine2

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago

Artistic Kitchen Design (Coney Island Avenue) - seeking feedback

I’m interested in feedback about Artistic Kitchen Design on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue P, a kitchen design outfit.  I’ve heard good things from one…

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aussieben

in Architecture 13 years ago

Feedback on architects, and questions you wish you'd asked

**Hi all**** We have just gone into contract on a 4 story, 3 family brownstone and our next step is to reach out to architects…

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basementbound

in Architecture 13 years ago

Looking for a structural engineer to assess townhouse in Brooklyn. Can anyone recommend one? Thank you.

Looking for a structural engineer to assess townhouse in Brooklyn.  Building is leaning, so want to know how severe it is. Can anyone recommend one? Thank…

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