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brooklynbemused
in Decks and Porches 14 years ago
12' high deck platform
Hi I am finally ready to get started on a steel deck from my parlor floor (I’ve asked several questions on this topic before) and…
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ejalbk
in Marble 14 years ago
Renewing Marble Stair Treads?
We have white marble interior stair treads in our building. They surely looked great fifty years ago, but now, not so much! We want to…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
cost to remove laundry ladder?
I have a four-story laundry ladder in my yard. Would love to remove it — what are the costs to do so, and do I…
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lauranyc
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years and 3 months ago
Gutter Cleaning Service- Recommendations Needed
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eea182b6b349-processed-httpcdnbrownstonercomwp-contentuploads20110830-middagh-street-081211jpg.jpg We can’t find anyone to clean the gutters of our three story house in Brooklyn Heights. We have been calling roofers and specialized gutter…
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JMT
in Masonry 14 years ago
Repointing with lime-based mortar
Can someone recommend a mason who has experience working with lime-based mortars? Thanks
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bkbiker
in Construction 14 years ago
Converting Blank Commercial Warehouse Space into Lofts
I am looking to potentially convert something like a 5,000 sqft warehouse loft into 5 – 1000 sqft spaces. I am wondering that this would…
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elm_bk
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago
Ikea kitchen cabinets - sizes?
Hi, Thanks to everyone for answers to my first kitchen query (how can my kitchen be cheaper/my life improved . .. ) – now I’m…
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anon200
in Co-Op Related 14 years ago
Adding skylights to top floor unit in coop
I’m considering the possibility of trying to add skylights to my top-floor unit in a coop building. What would be a standard process to seek…
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deano
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago
Plumbing reno question
For the plumbing experts out there — i’m about to embark on a reno that will call for new plumbing throughout a 4-floor brownstone. The…
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daveinbedstuy
in Flooring 14 years ago
Recommending jose for floors...again
Just want to give my floor guy another ecommendation. He did the upstairs floors before the new owner moved in, replacing a bullnose and adding…
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brooklynbemused
in Decks and Porches 14 years ago
12' high deck platform
Hi I am finally ready to get started on a steel deck from my parlor floor (I’ve asked several questions on this topic before) and…
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berniceshola
in Doors & Windows 14 years ago
Bay Ridge Window & Door /Marvin Infinity questions
hey all, I just got a quote from Bay Ridge WIndow and Door for replacement windows. We’re not in an HD, and are planning to…
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augiesasso
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago
Can anyone recommend a licensed plumber?
Can anyone recommend a licensed plumber that’s registered with the buildings department? I need a LAA filing by an independent plumber.
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elegrano
in Tile 14 years and 7 months ago
Bathroom Renovation/Contractor
Looking to do a bathroom renovation for a small bathroom. Need new fixtures and tile, but I am not looking to shift the position of…
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anonymous
in Roofers 14 years ago
Need new Roof
Hi, Anyone ever used Blue Sheild Roofing? I received a bid from Shlomi today and he seemed very knowledgable and price was reasonable – just…
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joules
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years ago
Brownstone Prices in Stuyvesant Heights
My husband and I are architects, and we drool over the houses in Stuyvesant Heights, and in Bed Stuy in general. I’ve been scanning listings…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
cost to remove laundry ladder?
I have a four-story laundry ladder in my yard. Would love to remove it — what are the costs to do so, and do I…
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orrsuz
in Construction 14 years ago
Party Wall
The building next door to us is undergoing complete renovation which includes adding a roof deck supported by steel beams which will be supported by party…
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