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Architect

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Sprinklers for a 1 family converted into 2 family

Currently I am helping my brother convert a 1 family into a 2 family ( attached both sides, not on a wide street) residence and…

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randolph

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Ventless alcohol gel fireplace

anyone have experience with one of these? https://www.hearthcabinet.com/

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Oil Tank removal

Hi I’m looking for a recommendation/referral for someone to remove an old oil tank from a brownstone in Bed Stuy. Can anyone put me in…

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dianeg

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Soundproofing an Apartment

We are starting a renovation of a ground floor apartment. The bedroom of the apartment is directly below our kitchen with a hardwood floor. I…

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oliver_nyc

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

mice in walls/ ceiling

hi – we have some occasional scurrying in the walls and ceiling in one of our bedrooms. can anyone recommend an exterminator they’ve used for…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

chemosphere

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Sauna in cellar

Anybody have a sauna in their cellar? What kind and where exactly did it go? In conjunction with a bathroom? How was it laid out?…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

theklahy

in Renovation 8 years and 5 months ago

Amazing and reasonable mason/brick worker who helped repair our stoop and front

A few years ago I wrote on this forum asking for recs for a good Mason and after several years (and not good Masons) I…

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theklahy

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Does anyone live in a coop that is self managed or have experience with it?

Our coop is thinking of going to self-management as all the management companies are expensive and very difficult to work with. Any thoughts you can…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

randolph

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Ventless alcohol gel fireplace

anyone have experience with one of these? https://www.hearthcabinet.com/

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deva

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

High end exterior entrance and garage door

Hello, I would like to upgrade my modern Brooklyn townhouse with high end doors. Anyone can recommend a good place? Thank you!

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deva

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

High end exterior entrance and garage door

Hello, I would like to upgrade my modern Brooklyn townhouse with high end doors. Anyone can recommend a good place? Thank you!

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Best Place to Store Furniture/Possessions During Renovation (Park Slope)

Does anyone have positive experiences with local storage units or moving/storing companies? (Apprx. 3-4 months storage) Thank you!

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Best Place to Store Furniture/Possessions During Renovation (Park Slope)

Does anyone have positive experiences with local storage units or moving/storing companies? (Apprx. 3-4 months storage) Thank you!

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oliver_nyc

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

mice in walls/ ceiling

hi – we have some occasional scurrying in the walls and ceiling in one of our bedrooms. can anyone recommend an exterminator they’ve used for…

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angelique.m.west

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Landlord Withholding $600 of Security Deposit

A friend recently moved out of her apartment and got her security deposit back — minus $600. She paid about $2300 a month in rent…

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ditmas11

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

FOR SALE: VAN DYKES ARTS & CRAFTS SOLID OAK RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET

ARTS & CRAFTS SOLID OAK RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET This is from Van Dyke’s Restorers – mint, new, never installed ASSEMBLED AND UNFINISHED RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET…

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ditmas11

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

FOR SALE: VAN DYKES ARTS & CRAFTS SOLID OAK RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET

ARTS & CRAFTS SOLID OAK RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET This is from Van Dyke’s Restorers – mint, new, never installed ASSEMBLED AND UNFINISHED RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET…

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EJR

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Brownstone Entry Door Color

Hi folks, I’m in the middle of a project to replace my entry doors with reproductions of the originals. I need to choose a stain…

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mile222

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Signage / Notice Requirements in 4-Unit Coop

Hi everyone! What signage or notices are legally required to post in the common area of a 4-unit (basement + 3) brownstone coop (one unit…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Do You Like Original HW Floors--Even if they Sag?

Forgetting about price, what do you think of original hardwood floors? In this case, 3″ heart of pine, top-nailed. In addition, it’s sagging. They are…

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