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bbmarket
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
Stair Contractor?
I need a stair contractor for condo combination project. Have had little luck getting any kind of reply – anyone have suggestions here. Also -…
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arkachic
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Looking for Architect for friend who has flood damage in Neponsit (rockaways)
Hi. I have a friend who had her entire basement flooded and a few feet of her ground floor. She is looking for an architect…
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gprenter
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Rental Brokers in Greenpoint
I am looking to move to a 3BR in Greenpoint–preferably with a dishwasher and laundry in the apt or building. Wondering if anyone can recommend…
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josh moynahan
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago
I would like to sell a very old and ornate pedestal sink
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50aa8d038153f-.jpg hi. I have a beautiful and ornate pedestal sink – at least 100 years old – that I would like to sell. I have…
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humboldt
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 7 months ago
Heating redux
I asked earlier in the week about a cheap-to-install heating system for a 500 sq ft commercial space. I only got 1 answer, which was…
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kachuri999
in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago
heating oil company rec's
We currently use Repco Fuel to deliver our heating oil. It’s been ok, but we’re not too thrilled (they’re pretty lax when a service issue…
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jfacciol
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 7 months ago
Paint Stripping
I am looking for recommendations for a paint stripper. Specifically, I want to get the cast iron railing and newel posts in front of my…
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babbo
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
Adding Windows to Side of House
Hi good people of Brownstoner. I own a 3 story un-landmarked brick rowhouse that is attached on only one side, the open side is perpendicular…
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ihenderson
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Wood Flooring Water Damage
I live in a brownstone that has wood flooring on the ground level. A small section of it just recently started to buckle due to…
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lilireno
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
Millworker to turn old joists into t+g flooring?
Greetings, Can anyone recommend someone to turn old brownstone joists into usable flooring material at a resonable price? We are removing all our joists and…
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skyblue3
in Appliances 12 years and 7 months ago
Selling 2 Friedrich Chill Air Conditioners
Selling 2 Friedrich Chill Air Conditioners. Like new – used for two months (August / September) in a brownstone duplex. Brackets included. See link http://www.friedrich.com/products/residential/window/chill.…
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ps158
in Agents and Brokers 12 years and 8 months ago
Kitchen Renovation Contractor Recommendation with Before and After Photo
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/507190d4ed64c-.jpg We’ve been meaning to write this post for some time, as we feel indebted to Brownstoner and fellow posters in helping us with all…
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babbo
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
Adding Windows to Side of House
Hi good people of Brownstoner. I own a 3 story un-landmarked brick rowhouse that is attached on only one side, the open side is perpendicular…
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deancollins
in Architecture 12 years and 10 months ago
Am i being unreasonable?
Am i being unreasonable with my expectations that these architectural fees are out of whack? Basically we just purchased an adjoining studio in our building…
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krankyrocks
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
no gas dryers in bathroom?
I am renovating and we are putting a washing machine and gas dryer in a bathroom. we just had athe plumbing inspection and were told…
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keith
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
looking for vintage molding
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a8177f5a0fb-.jpg I am restoring my 1892 brownstone rowhouse in Bed/Stuy and I am missing a critical peice of “chair rail” molding, so I am putting…
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xchx
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 7 months ago
Changing store to apartment
I’m thinking about buying a mixed use building on an avenue where the first floor right now is a vacant store. The zoning is r6a…
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ejalbk
in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago
Non-AC Powered Emergency Lighting?
Our insurance company wants us to install emergency hall lighting in a 14 unit multi-family. So far we’ve been unable to find emergency lighting that…
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