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stickerhappy
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 3 months ago
Advice on value of commercial property
I’m looking at a small commercial property in Brooklyn. I have negotiated a price that seems good, but am now having second thoughts– no contract…
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berniceshola
in Demolition 13 years and 10 months ago
structural engineer recommendations?
hey all, I have a 20-foot wide, 3-story brownstone, and I’m considering removing an eight-foot section of parlor-floor wall, parallel to the party walls, that…
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Augustiner
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
New plumbing and heat for entire house
I am looking for all new Plumbing and Heating on a 5 story 3 unit townhouse. Scope: – hydronic radiators (no baseboard) on 3 floors,…
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stickerhappy
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 10 months ago
Composite decks- worth it? What's your experience?
We have a composite deck in our yard that I want to enlarge, but the same material (color, texture) is not available anymore so w’e’re…
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annep
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
Last call for antique brick street pavers...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd225bcc23a5-.png I just finished installing these in my back yard & have approximately 850 left over. These are Antique Purington Skinny Street Pavers that I…
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trudylou
in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago
How do I sell fine art prints?
I have a set of limited addition fine art prints I’d like to sell. I bought them 30 yrs ago but my tastes have changed…
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curiositykilledthecat
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
adding balconies to condo building
I know we’ll eventually have to engage the services of an expeditor, contractor, and/or architect, but I am writing to get your wisdom on how…
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tanner
in Lighting 13 years and 10 months ago
2 modern architectural items for sale. First up: Fabulux chandelier
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd1585936362-.jpg Fabulux (Brooklyn made!) bi-directional chandelier in excellent condition. See details here, but note that the one for sale is custom made to be smaller:…
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tanner
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Architectural salvage, next up: industrial modern custom raw steel railing
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd15a517f370-.jpg Was used at the top of stairs in second floor of a loft. In need of some repair in order to be secured again,…
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tanner
in Lighting 13 years and 10 months ago
2 modern architectural items for sale. First up: Fabulux chandelier
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd1585936362-.jpg Fabulux (Brooklyn made!) bi-directional chandelier in excellent condition. See details here, but note that the one for sale is custom made to be smaller:…
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jeanmarine2
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Seeking referrals for preservationist contractors/professionals for a brownstone reno
We are planning a kitchen/deck renovation and would love referrals to contractors and other professionals who really “get” old brownstones and love the details and…
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CGmodern
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Stripping Double Entry Doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd11d71dcf42-.jpg i know this has been asked a million times already, but the forum “search” ain’t what it used to be! I’m looking to have…
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Joanna
in Moving and Storage 13 years and 10 months ago
Moving/storage for temporary move-out
We will be renovating our two-bedroom apartment and will have to clear everything out for the renovation. Can anyone give me a ballpark estimate of…
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runes
in Lumber and Building Materials 13 years and 10 months ago
Scaffolding to protect garden from ivy removal
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd095c07c615-.jpg The 4-story high ivy on the adjacent wall in my backyard is going to be removed soon. I need to protect my garden while…
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realestate
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Floor Repair (for restored pine sub-floors)?
We’re seeking someone who can repair restored pine sub-floors. We restored ours in our 125-yr-old brownstone since the previous owners had put yucky engineered flooring…
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Alfie
in Accounting 13 years and 10 months ago
Collecting rental income as a non-American
I’m considering buy a 2 family home that I was planning on renting out to tenants. I am not an American citizen, and am here…
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jmax
in Appliances 13 years and 10 months ago
Source for discounted appliances
We’re in contract on a one-bedroom apartment in Boerum Hill. The kitchen (including appliances) is dated, but very much usable, so we’re planning to wait…
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cohenlink
in Furniture 13 years and 10 months ago
extremely well preserved and beautiful pair of SILK SOFAS / couches
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd0a71ad01cf-.jpg extremely well preserved and beautiful PAIR OF SILK sofas/couch- $500 EACH or $1000 both Measurements are H: 27 D: 32.5 L: 85 Additional pictures:…
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cohenlink
in Furniture 13 years and 10 months ago
extremely well preserved and beautiful pair of SILK SOFAS / couches
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd0a71ad01cf-.jpg extremely well preserved and beautiful PAIR OF SILK sofas/couch- $500 EACH or $1000 both Measurements are H: 27 D: 32.5 L: 85 Additional pictures:…
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