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lasignora
in Radiators 14 years ago
Any recommendations on where to sell antique cast iron radiators?
We have purchased a four story brownstone and are embarking on a gut renovation. New HVAC means that the cast iron radiators throughout the house…
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Pragonetti
in Doors 14 years ago
Where can I find Vintage Door Knobs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4f98153eef2-.jpg This is the door knob to my Inner Front Door. The set screw hole is stripped and the shaft the set screw locks too…
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theoperadiva
in Schools 14 years and 7 months ago
Park Slope: school redistricting thoughts?
We’ve been looking in Park Slope for a place for a few months, but we’re hesitant to put a bid in on anything until the…
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Goatcrapp
in Landlord 14 years and 1 month ago
recent purchase of building with tenants - house lights on tenant circuits. options?
Asking this for a friend – she’s tried to register, but never got the verification email. Anyway – she and her husband, both older and…
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stevenpmorrissey
in Permits 14 years and 1 month ago
question about status of permit via nyc.gov/bis site
hello i am in the process of trying to buy a coop apartment and the seller needs to retroactively get a permit for work they’ve…
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starfish11040
in Landlord 14 years and 2 months ago
tenant is refusing to give me access for repairs Mon-Fri
There are two minor repairs which need to be made in this tenant’s apartment. She has refused to make an appointment any day but Saturday.…
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frostfree
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Architect/Designer for Small Job
We have a third floor that I need some help thinking through. There are two finished rooms and an unfinished one. I’d like to carve…
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houseowax
in Other 14 years and 1 month ago
Protecting Hand-Screened Wallpaper From Moisture?
This is a bit of a longshot, but we’re coiming down to the wire on some design choices and I want to make the right…
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esther
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
Renovating and Tenants
Hello All, I have a question for you. I have 1 commerical tenant and 2 residential tenants. I am doing a major renovation this spring.…
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cjyabraham
in Radiators 14 years and 1 month ago
radiator knocking
Hi, I have recently moved into the top floor apartment in an old brownstone. My apartment has two radiators which I believe are steam powered.…
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Amy
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 1 month ago
Our fireplace fell off of the wall...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4d132e07db9-.jpg A few weeks ago one of our fireplaces fell off of the wall. It didn’t fall over, but the keystone did crash to the…
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bk_homeslice
in General Contractors 14 years and 4 months ago
Renovation work estimate
Hey Everyone, We are going to be closing on a small 2 family house in greenpoint and I watned to get an idea of…
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SleepyJean
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years and 1 month ago
Electrician or handyman?
Hello all, I am a newcomer to the site and also to the joys of being a homeowner. I recently bought my apt in manhattan…
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mbw185
in Co-Op Related 14 years and 1 month ago
Is it possible to a lot line window in a brick coop building
We are thinking about ways to convert our large two bedroom apartment to make it work for our family. Our issue seems to be lack…
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richnovak11
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
Does anyone know someone who does pocket door work?
Doing some renovations and updates and painting and I have a few double pocket doors I would like someone to take a look at to…
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monroe718
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 1 month ago
contractor to help clear violations
I need someone to clear a number of violations (plastering and painting, radiator cover, replace a kitchen cabinet, tile work, hang a door, replace a…
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nyflicka
in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago
Ikea Furniture Assembly service
Hi There, We are likely going to hire one of the following companies to help us assemble a couple of Ikea PAX wardrobes. Does anyone…
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Amy
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 1 month ago
Our fireplace fell off of the wall...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4d132e07db9-.jpg A few weeks ago one of our fireplaces fell off of the wall. It didn’t fall over, but the keystone did crash to the…
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