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bkmashup
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
renovating bathroom -
i want to remodel my master bath that currently has a stand up shower and a bathtub. i want to enlarge the shower and remove…
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gardenchill
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Bergen Bagel
Does anyone have an idea when Bergen Bagel on Washington/Fulton is going to open? It looks close but it has taken a really long time.
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deancollins
in Taxes 12 years and 4 months ago
Fake decking with Trex
Has anyone here had Trex installed on their deck? What do you think of it? how long ago did you have it installed? – http://www.trex.com/plan/products/decking/accents/index.htm We’re thinking…
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
architects fees - for bidding/visits before hired?
Hi, Is it customary to be charged hours spent by an architect who you do go on to hire for their visiting the site, bidding…
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ivy
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen Reno - Galley Layout Small Space
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51375e41f19eb-.png Hello, We are purchasing a townhouse with a galley kitchen are a hoping to do some work to open the kitchen area and allow…
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mamalove
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Cutting directly on butcher block countertops?
We’re renovating a kitchen (a whole house, really) and love the idea of putting butcher block on just our island that we could cut directly…
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steveg
in Appliances 12 years and 5 months ago
vibrating water pipes / need a plumber
Hey all – Looking for a plumber to figure out this problem were having in our 4 story house: Over the last 3 months were…
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deancollins
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
Eagle Axiom?? Retractable Insect Screens
Anyone ever seen casement windows with insect screens? I came across these retractable screens but you can really tell what they look like etc. -…
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meme2
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 5 months ago
windows are we and vinyl windows
I have 2 questons any one have an experience with WINDOWS ARE WE? #2 vinyl windows any thoughts we were quoted for a standard window…
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minasimon
in Roofers 12 years and 4 months ago
Realtor Leon MacKenzie/Unique Homes Realty
Has anyone worked with him before. He’s very pleasant but we haven’t been able to get a straight answer from him. Thanks all.
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cgowner
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Certificate of Occupancy Change
I am looking at a one family brownstone that needs a gut reno. I don’t believe it has a C of O as it was built…
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nalusurf
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 4 months ago
Any News on 611 Macon St.??
There was a listing for 611 Macon St about 1 month ago, and it made House of the Day as well. Haven’t seen this listing,…
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RunJoe
in Doors 12 years and 4 months ago
Entry Doors Slam
My entry doors slam like crazy. Like most brownstones, I have 2 sets of entry doors on the parlor level. One set has a square…
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gramercymaam
in Radiators 13 years and 7 months ago
Steam radiators and various parts free to good home
Eight (8) **steam** radiator “Danfoss” controls (Honeywell brand), two column radiators and various radiator valves free to good home. All of these worked when we…
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sophiemc
in Radiators 13 years and 1 month ago
Cast iron steam radiators for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe13971b57d9-.jpg We are renovating our Park Slope brownstone and have 13 cast iron radiators for sale from a steam system. They are in excellent condition…
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cgowner
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Gut Renovation Process
Never having done a gut reno, I am curious about the process. What are the basic steps once you find a brownstone you’re interested in…
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
architects fees - for bidding/visits before hired?
Hi, Is it customary to be charged hours spent by an architect who you do go on to hire for their visiting the site, bidding…
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georgiak
in Inspection 12 years and 4 months ago
Do I need to request a home inspection?
I am bidding on an apartment in a 1915 5-story Co-Op building on Eastern Parkway. The apt. is in amazing condition. Do I need a…
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