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Northie
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month ago
Arco Windows for Anderson windows installation?
Has anyone used Arco Windows on 20th Ave to install windows? I’m considering using them and would appreciate any feedback – good and bad. Thanks!!
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dosimon
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 14 years and 4 months ago
Recommendation
We just finished a moderately sized refreshing of our apartment which involved scraping and patching of exposed brick walls in prepartion for repainting along with…
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 1 month ago
Superintendent units in new condo buildings are they to be offered at market value?
Superintendent units in new condo buildings are they to be offered at market value?
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xistent
in Tile 14 years and 1 month ago
SILICONE OVER PERIMETER GROUT LINES?
I just regrouted grout lines that failed in our bathroom and leaked through downstairs ceiling.The bathroom has an open shower (no curtain or walls) and…
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Meliora
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 1 month ago
Architect or Professional Engineer?
We are planning on buying a Brownstone that will involve a change of use (1F no C of O to a 2F) as well as…
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libralady22
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 2 months ago
Can someone recommend a plasterer for a high molded ceiling?
Can someone please help me. I need a reasonable plasterer for a ceiling that has been damaged by a water leak. It has a temporary…
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BR
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago
Roof Fence and Deck
We have a 3 story, 6 unit apartment building and want to fence and deck the roof. Our building abuts a building that is taller,…
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M
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 1 month ago
Boiler piping
the contractor that is working in my place installed a wall mount condensing boiler but did the piping wrong. I had an estimate to repipe it for…
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overflowbk
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
Porthole Door
I just bought a house in Red Hook and I’d like to place the existing exterior entry door with a steel door with a port…
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ProHeights66
in Appliances 14 years and 1 month ago
FREE and almost-free stuff for President's Day: Fridge, D/W, radiator covers, white shaker-style kitchen cabinets, stove, cooktop
Beginning demo this week and the following must be picked up today or tomorrow. Text, email or call with your offers. Email me for pics. …
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Stess
in Conversion 14 years and 1 month ago
Advice on Converting to condos.
How long and how complicated to turn my brownstone into 4 condos.Legal3family now but set up as 4floor thru 2br apartments. 22foot wide building so…
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ejalbk
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 1 month ago
Buying NNNs (Triple Net Leases)?
Am seriously considering purchasing one or more NNNs in the near future. I’m wondering if any Brownstoners have personal experience in this area (good or…
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NewGuy
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
DOB Development Challenge Process
Does anyone have experience with the Department of Buildings Development Challenge Process under which members of the public are able to challenge new real estate…
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BeatingUpwind
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 1 month ago
Where Can I Find Salvaged or Repro Stoop Railing?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f40ef64ba37a-.jpg My partner and I are rehabbing a brownstone shell in Harlem. After nearly a year, we’re almost done. We’re trying to put the façade…
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ejalbk
in Building Code 14 years and 1 month ago
Legal Recreation Room: Needs Window?
Duplexing an apartment ino the basement creates a “recreation” room. Do recreation rooms require any sort of a window to be legal? Thanks.
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dinosaur
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month ago
Can I add a window?
I’m wondering if I can add a window to the side of my apartment? I am in the top floor of a brick building with…
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hpdeco
in Insurance 14 years and 1 month ago
Dog walker & home owner's insurance
We’re getting ready to move to Bed Stuy in a month. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a homeowner’s insurance company? Haven’t been able…
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tracyjanenz
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 1 month ago
Old factory sinks...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3b160c5a455-.jpg I’ve just bought two of these sinks. I want to reglaze and replumb them. Does anyone have experience with these trough sinks that could…
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