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bkgirl
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
Old solid wood doors from brooklyn brownstone- sellable?
We renovated our brownstone a couple of years ago and because of the change in layout we have about 8 extra old solid wood doors.…
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dkstyle24
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Kitchen Renovation Recommendation
I recently renovated my kitchen using a recommendation I found on Brownstoner for Mentor Frangu with Altina Tile Care. I feel like I have to…
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chrisemma
in Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
steam heating system issue - water in pipes
Hi, we have this recurring issue with our steam system in a brownstone, which I would like to describe and ask for your advice. We…
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steam_man
in General Discussion 12 years and 3 months ago
Images not allowed?
How come you can’t insert images into Forum Posts anymore?
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chrisemma
in Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
steam heating system issue - water in pipes
Hi, we have this recurring issue with our steam system in a brownstone, which I would like to describe and ask for your advice. We…
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no-permits
in For Sale 12 years and 4 months ago
cinderblocks for sale
i have about 75 cinderblocks (8″/75%) left over from a project. anyone want them?
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annep
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 4 months ago
Recommendation for Steve Rayboy, carpenter
I recommended Steve this summer after he built a beautiful deck for me, but wanted to plug him again as he’s just finished an amazing…
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sethamin
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
For Sale/Free: Overmantel Mirror, Doors, Glass cabinet front, Marble Mantel
We’re doing some holiday cleaning and finally getting rid of some of the items in our basement. [ http://i.imgur.com/bXFZQJNl.jpg ](http://imgur.com/bXFZQJN) Solid wood doors [More images](http://imgur.com/a/hTqSi)…
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sethamin
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
For Sale/Free: Overmantel Mirror, Doors, Glass cabinet front, Marble Mantel
We’re doing some holiday cleaning and finally getting rid of some of the items in our basement. [ http://i.imgur.com/bXFZQJNl.jpg ](http://imgur.com/bXFZQJN) Solid wood doors [More images](http://imgur.com/a/hTqSi)…
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ny2013
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Painted Window Frames
We are doing some painting in our house. The original wood window frames with built in shutters in one of the rooms were painted a…
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greencat
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
Any insights into getting a break on sanitation fines??
Hi, We have a building (where we don’t live) and accumulated quite a few fines over the years due to tenant lack of proper handling…
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angelat
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Last 10% of construction project
We are at the last 10% of our contract for a very stressful renovation. We have been mostly unhappy with their work throughout the process…
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samg
in Conversion 12 years and 3 months ago
Converting 2 family to 3 family in Williamsburgh
We have a 2 family house with the top floor rented out. I would like to redo the basement and rent it out as well.…
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marysealberti
in Property Management 12 years and 11 months ago
how do I do a background check and credit rating on a possible renter for my garden apt.
any advice how to do background check
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schoopster
in Landlord 12 years and 8 months ago
Existing Air Conditioners
When my tenants moved into my co-op there was an old but working air conditioner in the living room I said I’d leave for them…
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bergenbabe
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
Wanted old white pine boards
I need approximately 130-150 square feet of 8″ old white pine flooring for repairs. Please contact me with information i.e. price, location and I will…
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widthom
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
EMECO Navy chairs FOR SALE
Two classic EMECO Navy chairs for sale in South Slope. Aluminum with black vinyl seat and back. Foam padding under seat is dry and could…
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petercavanagh
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
digging out brownstone basement
I am Gut renovating my brownstone for the second time in 8 years. This time i am extending the basement and want to dig down…
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