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PeterPJB

in Furniture 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 1 month 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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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

cynthiamedina

in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 1 month 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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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

fawn

in Inspection 13 years and 1 month 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 14 years ago

window

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

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

brooklynbemused

in Garden 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 2 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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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

bedstuytownhouse

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month 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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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

Somerset

in Soundproofing 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 1 month ago

gwenchb

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 2 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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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

bklyngurl

in Heating 13 years and 2 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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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

ktm6

in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 3 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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