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oncewas
in Masonry 12 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for someone who makes plaster crown molding?
My original crown molding was destroyed in flood (unrelated to Sandy!) and I will need someone who can replicate the crown molding in my home. …
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bcnyc
in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago
Goodman Gas Heater Repair
I’m in a new (2 yr old) condo. Heater was fine until this week. It starts up, makes some noise, then shuts down. Anyone have…
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greenmountain
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 7 months ago
Would you reno a bathroom with shower stall and no tub?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5091bc45b4384-.jpg Brokelin wrote ealier: …if you only have one bathroom, or one near the main bedrooms, think twice before you replace a tub with a…
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hurricaneshane
in Construction 12 years and 7 months ago
flooded finished basement apartment
My basement apartment got flooded in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn by Sandy. The water is drained down to a layer of mud. Does anyone know where…
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yoomit
in Radiators 12 years and 7 months ago
radiator on 3rd floor not very hot
have a 3story house. thermostat on ground floor. conventional steam system going to cast iron radiators. no bleed valves on any of them, altho one…
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wkawalko
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
cast iron restored stoop set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509343f7561b9-.png Brownstone cast iron restored stoop set; railings 5 1/2″ wide, 24 balusters and two newel post for sale 10K wkawalko@yahoo.com
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wkawalko
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
cast iron restored stoop set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509343f7561b9-.png Brownstone cast iron restored stoop set; railings 5 1/2″ wide, 24 balusters and two newel post for sale 10K wkawalko@yahoo.com
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mattsbaer
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 7 months ago
Renters in a co-op?
Looking at a few different co-ops in PH/CH, some of them have sponsor units rented out to long-time tenants and some do not. Does a…
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graceyd
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago
Driving restrictions on river crossings
Hello, does anyone know if you can drive across the Triborough bridge into Brooklyn without the 3-people HOV restriction? I know that you can come…
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gwenchb
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 7 months ago
BASEMENT CLEAN UP POST SEWER PIPE LEAK
Can anyone recommend a good clean up company? Its really just sanitizing the basement, its stinky and groos down there. I have an insurance claim…
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lemmy0220
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 7 months ago
moving from brooklyn
Hi brownstoners, we own a 3 unit brownstone- 2 2 bedroom apts and an owner’s duplex. may have to relocate out of state for work…
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ProspectWitch
in Counters 12 years and 7 months ago
Cutting Granite for Faucet - Who to call?
We made a mistake and bought a new faucet which is too big for the current hole in the countertop. Does anyone know of a…
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Parklife
in Flooring 12 years and 8 months ago
HELP! Floor Reconstruction Needed After Plumber Hack(saw) Job
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5089529d4ebf8-.jpg Help! My wife is distraught at the prospect of losing our bedroom floor, which was unnecessarily chopped up by a plumber in his quest…
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kellyj
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Switching staircase or adding ideas
Hello all, What is involved with switching the direction of a staircase or adding a staircase to connect two currently separated floors. We are looking…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago
Need someone that can hook up washer and dryer
Hi b’stoners, Looking for a referral for someone that can hook-up a washer and gas dryer TONIGHT. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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bubu
in Wood Restoration 12 years and 7 months ago
Banisters repair / remake
Around 10-15 banisters are missing from handrail in the hallway. The handrail is wobbling, so need to be fixed. Do you know woodworker who can…
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rigasbalsam
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 1 month ago
Letter of no objection
Hello. I own a two family brownstone built in 1899\. No C of O on record, listed as a one family building by the DOB.…
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calle3441
in Insurance 12 years and 7 months ago
FEMA assistance to repair roof of condo
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50929ff5f14cd-.jpg Our condo had a big chunk of its roof torn off in the storm. Thankfully nobody was injured and, due to the light rain,…
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