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Cornice renovation

Our brownstone wooden cornice is falling apart, birds are living in the openings and we need to replace or restaure it. What are our options?…

Stamped Concrete recommendations?

Interested in stamped concrete for redoing of Brownstone front stoop and garden area.  Looking to budget below what we’ve been getting estmates in for bluestone.…

Is a (well-wrapped) asbestos insulated pipe in a basement a code violation?

There is a hot water pipe with asbestos insulation which has been sealed and wrapped which runs the length of the house in my basement.…

Can anyone recommend an appraiser? Specifically looking to appraise two units in a brownstone that we are interested in making one unit.

Scafolding on for months - and no work

The building next door to mine had scafolding installed almost a year ago, apparently to change windows/do some facade repair work but no work has…

WHY CAN'T FORT GREENE PARK BE GREEN?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51a61cd9468a4-.jpg Why can’t we have grass in Fort Greene Park? How much money do we have to rasie to make this happen? Is there a…

Is a (well-wrapped) asbestos insulated pipe in a basement a code violation?

There is a hot water pipe with asbestos insulation which has been sealed and wrapped which runs the length of the house in my basement.…

Does a rear extension of a townhouse cause move from Alt-2 to Alt-1?

Receiving some conflicting information, thus the question.  Does the following situation sound like an Alt 1 or Alt 2? – Single family C of O,…

Fiberglass or stamped metal cornice replacement?

Now that the inside of the house is completely restored, we are moving to the outside.  We are going to have new siding installed, a…

Experience With Skyline Windows of NJ?

Does anyone have experience with Skyline Windows of NJ for landmark windows and installation? Thanks.

Front Window Replacement: Experience with Trimline Ultra-Fit Sash Replacement System? Sample Landmark Package?

We are replacing street-facing windows this year.  The rear was a breeze (used Lucky Window Products (LWP) / Robert Basile) and the windows look beautiful…

Accountant for dealing with an S Corp

Does anyone have an accountant they would recommend specifically for setting up and managing filings for an S Corp? Thanks

Plumber recommendation: E. Mule & Son Plumbing

Anyone ever used E. Mule & Sons Plumbing. We are about to hire them (got their name from National Grid) to convert our oil to…

Does a rear extension of a townhouse cause move from Alt-2 to Alt-1?

Receiving some conflicting information, thus the question.  Does the following situation sound like an Alt 1 or Alt 2? – Single family C of O,…

Residential Day Care opening

Hi,   There is a residential day care opening in our street in the coming weeks and I wondered if anyone has experience with this…

Blue Board w/ Veneer Plaster Installers?

Hi, any recommendations for someone in Brooklyn that can install blue board with veneer plaster vs regular dry wall?  see: http://www.bobvila.com/articles/361-blueboard-and-veneer-plaster-offer-old-style-look/pages/1 No one I speak…

Carpenter for small jobs.

I am looking for a skillful carpenter to do small jobs ( shelves, drawers, window sills etc.) around my apartment. I’m looking for quality woodworking.

Handyman/Electrician to Hang Chandelier in Parlor Room

I’m looking for someone to install two Chandliers, one is pretty big, on the parlor and hallway of my brownstone. Seems to be pretty straightforward…

thru-wall A/C installation- vinyl siding

Hi- Looking for some input from any regular Brownstoner readers on companies who do thru-wall A/C installation. We live in a detatched frame, and are…

Handyman Needed To Install Two Interior Pine Doors

Hi. I am going to be ordering two pine doors soon and looking for a handyman that is experienced with installing interior doors. The doors…