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excelonconstructionsocial
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
1920s wall sconce
Any thoughts on who made or where and value? [Image](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:LtRa:image.jpg.jpg) [Image-0](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:IgJZ:file_0image.jpg.jpg) [Image-0](file_0image.jpg)
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Contractor estimate etiquette question
Hello- I’m wondering if people have a sense of the etiquette/common decency before you sign a contract with a contractor. We’re planning a contained reno…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brownstone entry doors
Two sets of similar (but different) eastlake style doors are availaible on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/266106102518 https://www.ebay.com/itm/266106095736
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Stoop Issues!
1) Our stoop is cracking. It was re-brownstoned somewhere between 6-10 years ago by the previous owner. We filled the cracks (pix attached) last winter…
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lai819199957
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Window Bars
Has anybody here removed window bars themselves? The lowest floor has the base of the bars set in concrete in the front. All the rest…
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jakdeyovihlta
in Renovation 3 years and 1 month ago
Cost estimate for building a brand new masonry and/or cement stoop?
Looking for cost estimates (and contractor recommendations) for replacing our crumbling, leaking brick & brownstone stoop with a new masonry stoop built with cinder block…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Recent chimney lining / fireplace re-brick costs?
We are looking at clean out / line / re-brick the opening for a fireplace, as well as reline a boiler chimney. Quote “ball-parked” at…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Local Charities
Our company is going to sponsor two Charities or Foundations this 2023 year and we have decided to stay local so the donation can be…
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angela7606
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Replacing a lead water main?
Hi all, I just bought a house and it has a lead water main. Got one quote from Empire Sewar and Water of $9500-11,000 depending…
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virat100
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Someone Is Dumping Garbage In Front Of Our House! What To Do?
Someone is regularly leaving bags of garbage in front of our house – nearly daily. It’s not a neighbor, it’s someone from somewhere else. Weird…
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eamonnsbest
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Giving away back issues of Old House Journal
Hi all, I have several dozen back issues of Old House Journal I’m looking to give away, mostly from the 80s and 90s. I used…
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dubaivinylflooring
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Repoint Rear Brick Wall
We are in the midst of the large reno and didn’t account for the need to repoint the rear wall of our brownstone. Wondering if…
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jf
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Help with Brick Infill (Noggin) Walls
Hi all! I am currently renovating a row house in Brooklyn and I am wondering if anyone has experience with brick infill “noggin” walls. To…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Help with tenants
Anyone have advice on how to address tenants who are flushing rags down the toilet?it wasn’t just one rag but several. It caused the pipes…
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landlord
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Need a plumber who can generate a bill for a commercial water sub meter
I have a mixed use building. The commercial space on the ground floor has a separate water sub meter. I need someone to read the…
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stevestevens628
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Is there a way to get rid of bed bugs without getting rid of your stuff?
If so how.
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DazednConfused
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Does deregistering from HPD clear old violations?
Pretty much the title. We own a two-family and are occupying one of the units, so afaik we are considered a “private dwelling” and do…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
Protecting Yourself from Shoddy Contractors
People who perform shoddy work often do not follow manufacturer’s directions or industry standards. Over the years i have both supervised people who insist on…
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