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in Fencing 13 years and 7 months ago
Source of beautiful tree fence or gate?
The tree fence (cage, gate… Whatever it’s called) in front of my building is in tough shape. We’d like to replace it with something classic…
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daintydu
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 7 months ago
FOR SALE: Dornbracht Short Towel Bar & Hansgrohe Universal Metris Tub Spout (North Slope)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9b8384ab701-.jpg A few items that are unused from our recent reno. We are in the North Slope near 6th Ave and Flatbush. You’ll need to…
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Hardcharger
in Heating 13 years and 7 months ago
Valve Height
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9a13478f94e-.jpg Ok, I am going DIY on this. I managed to remove that extension coupling without damage and resintalled the valve. The coupling had rope…
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Lion55
in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago
Old pine floors got messed up knocking off old stucco on walls.
I allowed my tenant to remove old stucco/joint compound in ugly waves that were on the walls. Unfortunately, he did not cover up the floors…
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bedhead
in Demolition 13 years and 7 months ago
What's going on with the demolition next to 184 Kent?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9b120eed383-.jpg Whatever is going on there it looks like they are making lots of progress. Wonder if this could be the future site of whole…
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bedhead
in Demolition 13 years and 7 months ago
What's going on with the demolition next to 184 Kent?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9b120eed383-.jpg Whatever is going on there it looks like they are making lots of progress. Wonder if this could be the future site of whole…
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Hardcharger
in Heating 13 years and 7 months ago
Radiator Install
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e99bb69c23dd-.jpg OK what should I say to a contractor about this radiator install? Yes the center of the shut off valve union is at 6″
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rlustbader
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 7 months ago
New Decelopment?
Does anyone know what is being built on the corner of Wythe and North 11th Street?
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rlustbader
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 7 months ago
New Decelopment?
Does anyone know what is being built on the corner of Wythe and North 11th Street?
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gpoint
in Building Code 13 years and 7 months ago
Renovations without permits
I’ve been looking at lots of newly renovated 2 family homes in Bushwick and Bedstuy over the past year and it seems to be par…
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dogpatch
in Security 13 years and 7 months ago
security bars
Looking for recommendations for good reliable contractors that install code-legal security bars over windows, need to install on parlor floor, located in Crown Heights.
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ellistom
in Architecture 13 years and 7 months ago
architect or engineer to review roof hatch plan
I am on the board of my co-op in a brownstone, and I need to find someone to spend a few hours to review the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New Staircase Banister, Railing & Newel Post
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e973248c0274-.jpg Any recommendations for an affordable place in Bklyn or Queens to get a new wooden banister, railing and newel post. Also, how does it work…do…
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mixicon
in For Sale 13 years and 7 months ago
Kitchen Sink for Sale (30" Stainless Steel Apron)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9a2bbe27a12-.jpg **$275**. Following details from faucetdirect.com, Sink is new, in box and available for pickup immediately. Email ucsu@anapraxis.com for more information. (We ended up…
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jarnow4
in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago
Size of drainpipe
The existing (broken) rainwater drainpipe that goes from the main roof to extension of our attached brownstone is 3″ in diameter, the same size as…
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ilovestoops
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 7 months ago
need advice on re-staining deck
I’ve check the forum and found advice on cleaning and sealing a deck but none appear to deal with a deck that was stained (4…
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slopegirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Framer recs?
Trying to find someone to replace rotten/sagging joists in basement ceiling of a brownstone extension. We fixed the water problem by getting backyard draining right,…
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deancollins
in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago
network cable run needed (with fibre scope)
I need someone to run a cat 5 cable from the 4th floor of our brownstone to the basement. They will need a fibre optic…
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