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reagan9000
in Bath & Kitchen 3 years and 5 months ago
Caesarstone Crack Repair
My Caesarstone kitchen countertop developed a couple of long cracks that I’d like to hire someone to repair. I’ve reached out to NYC Stone Care…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
FREE 42x36" Shutter Stripping Dip Tank
Hello, please see photo. i have a shutter dip tank i am giving away. this is to the first person to contact me. i don’t…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Free Large Brass Entry Handle wth thumb press
Free. This 20″ tall (massive) entry door plate with handle and thumb press. This is not something one would put on a brownstone door but…
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otaydzic
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Is this payment schedule weird?
A contractor we’re considering has proposed a payment schedule of 15% at the start of the job with the balance due when the work has…
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ib28
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
National Grid service for 2-family house
Hi All, We are closing on a two family house. The tenant unit is vacant, but we will rent it out soon. I called national…
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tommysampson1979
in Exteriors 3 years and 5 months ago
Filing permit for adding the fence in front of building
Hi We are a 4 story small condominium in Brooklyn. We plan to add fence in front of building and are told permit is required,…
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ib28
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Optimum v. Spectrum?
Optimum v. Spectrum? Anyone have any experiecne for internet and TV? Fios not available. Thanks
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Free. New Baldwin Houston ORB Entry Set
This is a new and complete lever set. It looks like a mortise set but is not. See photos. Pick up is in zip 11379.…
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bethl
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Conversion
Hi All! Recently we switched the heaters from oil to gas and want to sell our three devices, the oil heater, the HTP water heater,…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Door
Our condo is looking for door specialist. The exterior entrance door is not secure, loose having a gap though it’s locked, also thinking to see…
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Hardscape without cement
I’m interested in adding pavers to my gardens with a sand base and fill as opposed to mortar and cement. I want to do this…
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bobjohn
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Wood burning stove
So our brownstone has second floor kitchen which we do not use as a kitchen. It use to have “black” stove with chimney long ago.…
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richardthomas2022.08
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Disagreeing with Architect on Bedroom Size Code
Hi All! Long time reader, first time poster – love the community here. I am beginning a renovation on my brownstone, it’s 4 story +…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
FREE 200 feet plus high temp alarm wire
Free high temp alarm wire 200′ plus. Teflon jacket. One pair. Product is old, from 1980’s [20221021_173814](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Yd4D:20221021_173814.jpg.jpg) Pick up zip 11379. Contact using contact form…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Parking Spot
Would anyone have a contact for a Parking Spot for a commercial vehicle?
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evan
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Hiring for small paint stripping job: overmantle mirror
Hi all! Looking for someone who would be able to help with a small paint stripping job – removing the paint from this relatively large…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
AirBnB’ing Basement Apartment
So the women down the block from me has renovated her standard 7’ high basement, and has it rented for 300+ days a year at…
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rene
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
For sale: Brownstone Double doors
Double front entry doors (for brownstone or similar) for sale. Beautiful doors needing to be restored. Each door measures 80×23 7/8. I was planning on…
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christimody
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
ISO of salvage yard for cast iron railing components (newel posts, balustrades,
cap) . The company near Lowe’s does not have the newel sizes I need. He heard there was a salvage vendor in the Bronx. Does…
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bestinbrowardmovers01
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Best location for raising a family + ease of living? North side of Park Slope?
Hi, Any advice appreciated here. Is north slope in Park Slope, off of the main avenues, the best place for raising a family, having a…
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