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moskow_on_gowanus
in Roofers 13 years and 2 months ago
Roof. Again. Why I got quotes much higher then mentioned on this forum?
OK, so we need a new roof. It is not terrible, but sometimes roof leeks around skylights and it is old. We got quotes from…
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reNO
in Antiques 13 years and 1 month ago
Cast iron coal fireplace insert
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd9195b33426-.jpg Hi everyone! We are doing a renovation and unfortunately don’t have room for the old cast iron coal fireplace insert that came with the…
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noodle3
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 4 months ago
388 Bridge - First time Homebuyer
Hi guys. I’m hoping to be a first time homebuyer and I’m very interested in the condos that will be for sale in the 388…
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parkslopeneighbor
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
Reat Estate (Landmarks Specialty) Attorney
Can anybody recommend a good, reasonably agressive, attorney? We have some very agressive neighbors who are planning work that will dramatically alter their house, claim…
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idany
in Antiques 12 years and 4 months ago
Interior Wooden Louvre Windows for a Townhouse
Hey, I am building a Twnhouse to live in and trying to build it in the old original style, it is almost done now and…
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mc33433
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 4 months ago
Time Warner Cables through yard?
I’m having trouble finding exact answers to this question… We recently purchased a townhome in Brooklyn. There are a large amount of wires going through the…
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masterbuilder
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
JOISTS, PLANKS NEED NEW HOME
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51474c1472ac3-.jpg We have salvaged about 30 20′ long joists and numerous SF of (distressed) plank flooring from a Brooklyn Brownstone. It can all be repurposed…
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anon200
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
Heating timer controls repair/replace?
Our heating contractor just recommended that we replace our timer controls, as they’ve been on the fritz and he says they only have a 10-year…
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annep
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 4 months ago
Beautiful antique ceramic double sink with legs and porcelain covers for sale - $350
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5148bc50b2fda-.jpg I love this sink but it doesn’t fit in my new place… it came from a house in CT and is in great shape.…
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annep
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 4 months ago
Beautiful antique ceramic double sink with legs and porcelain covers for sale - $350
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5148bc50b2fda-.jpg I love this sink but it doesn’t fit in my new place… it came from a house in CT and is in great shape.…
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ltella534msn
in Flooring 12 years and 5 months ago
Are you in need of hardwood floating floors?
I purchase over 80 boxes of Home Legend hardwood floating floors from Home Depot to use in my space. I decided to go with ceramic…
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M
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 11 months ago
Handyman to patch holes
Looking for someone to patch some holes in the wall. Some holes are already filled but need some work ( tape, plaster and be flush…
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Bigplans
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 1 month ago
Renovation/construction
So grateful to Gregg Resnick of Alllied Arborcraft Corp, (RenovateNY.com) for completing an entire gut reno of my Brownstone on 6th Avenue. I scanned…
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riinehart
in Other 12 years and 4 months ago
Get a structural engineer before nearby condo heavy drilling begins?
Hi all, any thoughts on this appreciated: We just bought a 3-family house and there is a 7-story condo set to be built directly…
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tjbk
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Renovating a 1300 sq ft Coop
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51454a1105ecf-.jpg Hi Brownstoners, We have been an avid viewer of the site since I found out about it six months ago. Upon going into contract…
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sairg
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
replacing outside steps
we currently have wooden steps, and are looking for contractor/mason recommendations to remove these steps and replace them with brick and concrete steps. any suggestions…
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sarla
in Roofers 12 years and 11 months ago
Ceiling in Bathroom Dripping
Hi, I’m one year into owning a fully renovated brownstone in Bed Stuy. The roof and all plumbing was brand new upon move-in. In the…
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sverkat
in Lighting 12 years and 5 months ago
Property management companies
Does anyone know of a good property management company that can comfortably handle about 400 high end apartments? Brooklyn location.
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