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stovalljanet23
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Mirrored Hall Coat Rack
Hi! I think I underplayed this coat rack – it’s really beautiful and a great deal. Same exact piece as seen on 1st dibs https://www.1stdibs.com/furniture/more-furniture-collectibles/racks-stands/hat-racks-stands/1900s-mirrored-hall-tree-coat-rack-storage/id-f_25646722/…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
window colors
For our (not landmarked) gut renovation of a brick townhouse in Greenpoint, we will be getting Ikon tilt-and-turn windows for the front and for the…
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stovalljanet23
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Entryway coat rack for sale.
I think this is old but probably a repro. Still very heavy and solid and pretty. It didn’t fit in my entry but would look…
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lindaaponte
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 5 months ago
Bay Ridge windows- anyone use them?
We are having Marvin windows installed in our Brownstone but most of the installation companies we have heard about on this forum have at least…
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angelmtompkins
in Renovation 3 years and 5 months ago
ISO Carpenter/handyman to convert chain fence to wood
Hi all, I was hoping you all might be able to recommend someone to help us convert our 4’ chain link fence to a 6’…
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QueenAnne
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Stop Work Order
I terminated my contractor and he withdrew his permit and reported it to the DOB commissioner. Now we have a Stop Work Order on our…
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brownstone89
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
oath violation removal
hi can anyone recommend a company to rep us for dob OATH violations
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QueenAnne
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Stop Work Order
I terminated my contractor and he withdrew his permit and reported it to the DOB commissioner. Now we have a Stop Work Order on our…
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nletseoteam
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
ISO green Victorian tiles for mantle surround
We bought our neighbor’s original mantle but it’s missing some of the original green ceramic (?) tiles. Anyone know where to buy replacements or where…
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jose3505
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Rent Destabilization
Hello all, my parents did a gut renovation of their townhouse in the 1980s and have been operating under the assumption that the apartments they…
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queensappraisal
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Contractor to build a fence around our backyard
Can anyone recommend a contractor to build a fence around our backyard in Windsor Terrace? We’re looking for a horizontal wood fence.
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nletseoteam
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
ISO green Victorian tiles for mantle surround
We bought our neighbor’s original mantle but it’s missing some of the original green ceramic (?) tiles. Anyone know where to buy replacements or where…
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nletseoteam
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Any idea what might make the wood decorative trim on ceiling bubble?
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jaskin
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Places to sell townhouse fixtures / doors / etc. ?
I am about to start a gut renovation of a brooklyn townhouse and am not able to keep all of the unique items in the…
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owest
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Need Paint Contractor/Painter Recommendations
I would like painter recommendations, especially for painters familiar with using Farrow and Ball paints. Thank you!
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zthacher
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Selling built-in furniture
Hey all, I hired a designer to make built-in furniture for my 1920 Crown Heights rowhouse, and it didn’t turn out the way I had…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Newel Post Finial
We recently purchased a brownstone with a missing finial on the main staircase. After exhausting the selection at Adriatic and Dykes (we’ve bought and returned…
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brownstone89
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
oath violation removal
hi can anyone recommend a company to rep us for dob OATH violations
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