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PeterPJB

in Furniture 12 years and 9 months ago

Charity Needed

I need a recommendation of a Charity that will pick up Clothing in Fort Greene. I am finally getting around to cleaning out closets and…

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maagrant

in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago

Oak Door Solid 4 Sale $400

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5047e1f944c61-.jpg Restpred my old house and I have an old oak door that I want to give a new home.  the door is heavy and…

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Suzanne

in Appliances 12 years and 9 months ago

Any experiences with Brooklyn Lowe's gas range installation?

Probably buying one from them, and would have them install it, but wanted to see if anyone had feedback. Thanks.

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masterbuilder

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 9 months ago

Repurposing brownstone materials

Brownstone Community, We just started a new gut renovation brownstone project with an environmentally conscientious client.  We will be repurposing as much as possible throughout…

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brooklynbemused

in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago

What to do about bees and a dead tree

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50475be7c5d50-.png Hi all. In the backyard diagonally across from mine, there’s a 50’+ tree that the owner has deliberately killed by cutting off the bark…

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cynthiamedina

in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 9 months ago

Expired Certificate of No Harassment

We purchased a former SRO that had a Certificate of No Harassment and went immediately in to planning, architects, etc. The CNH expired a few…

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fawn

in Inspection 12 years and 9 months ago

Asbestos Testing

I recently had an inspection of a rowhouse in need of renovation. There is asbestos covering several basement pipes (expected) and the inspector identified 5…

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bennybushwick

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago

window

I am looking to have a costume made window for my bathroom  any recommendation. Thanks

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brooklynbemused

in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago

What to do about bees and a dead tree

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50475be7c5d50-.png Hi all. In the backyard diagonally across from mine, there’s a 50’+ tree that the owner has deliberately killed by cutting off the bark…

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lkat75

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months ago

Custom Screens

I have a casement window with 2 windows that open, one of which however is bolted shut with and air conditioner in it.  I would…

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wkawalko

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 9 months ago

cast iron stoop set

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5046c4fdc3899-.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 9 months ago

cast iron stoop set

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5046c4fdc3899-.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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happycats

in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago

Best water based sealer after sanding wood floors?

I might be attempting to hand sand my kitchen floor soon and looking for the least toxic sealer with the lowest VOC’s.  I do not…

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bedstuytownhouse

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months ago

Fire safe window guard installer?

Hi all, Just received a letter from our insurer saying that we to change out our fixed window guards on the garden floor to make…

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Somerset

in Soundproofing 12 years and 9 months ago

Can anyone recommend a residential contractor with soundproofing experience? I need to soundproof a brownstone basement room in the Slope for drum practice.

I need a residential contractor with soundproofing experience to construct a basement room for drum practice in a Park Slope brownstone.

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

gwenchb

in Boiler Repair 12 years and 9 months ago

NEED NEW BOILER? Maybe....

I have a very old boiler in my 4 story brownstone, steam heat. Last winter I had all the radiators resized and checked. He did…

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bklyngurl

in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago

looking to change the old steam heaters in m house to the smaller, sleeker models any one know of a good contractor/company that can do this. thanks

looking to change the old steam heaters in my house to the smaller, sleeker models any one know of a good contractor/company that can do…

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ktm6

in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 9 months ago

Fireplace Mantle for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50468a0670d13-.jpg Carved wood — Height approx 88″ width approx 55″ Mirror included email ktm6@live.com for more pictures and to contact

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ktm6

in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 9 months ago

Fireplace Mantle for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50468a0670d13-.jpg Carved wood — Height approx 88″ width approx 55″ Mirror included email ktm6@live.com for more pictures and to contact

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georgereno

in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago

Sidewalk repair

We need to repair our sidewalk for insurance reasons.  Any recommendations for specialists or contractors who do this type of work?  Thank you.

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