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seanatlimeworksus
in Masonry 12 years and 7 months ago
Do you use breathable lime mortars to repair your brownstones?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509be123b301c-.jpg Who here has experience working with Natural Hydraulic Limes, Ecologic® Mortar or Lithomex for brownstone repairs? Here’s a video of a recent repair done…
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elmo
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 7 months ago
Who to call about issue with bathroom ventilation?
I am hoping someone here can point me in the right direction. We live in a row house where the bathroom was moved from the…
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lkat75
in Appliances 12 years and 7 months ago
Dishwasher Door Repair
A spring that prevents the dishwasher door from just flying open when unclasped has snapped. The unit still works and will lock, but at some…
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streaker
in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago
Home wiped out by Sandy in Manhattan Beach. I have no insurance - need Electrician to get lights on again - any recomendations for someone who won't cost me an arm and a leg?
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hooky
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Temporary Hot Water for Tenant Post Sandy
My mechanicals were completely submerged during Sandy (not to mention my main sleeping floor) so there is a lot of rebuilding and replacing to do.…
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owner12
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
looking for a used spiral staircase
Hello We are looking for a used spiral stair case (either metal or wood) for an interior remodel.. Height is approx 12 feet ( currently…
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eme1million
in Appliances 12 years and 7 months ago
I have 2 flood policies in effect - which one pays?
I have my own policy with a $5000 deductibe – no contents just structure. My bank did not get the renewal statement so they bought…
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MyGoodEye
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
FIREPLACE : Recommendation requested
Every year at around this time I get the same idea: I need a fireplace! I have a brownstone with the requisite chimney…
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mfernandez2
in Brownstoner 12 years and 7 months ago
Anyone interested in having their place scouted for a film?
Are We Officially Dating? November 6th, 2012 To Whom It May Concern, Cinergy Pictures, Inc. is currently in pre-production on a new feature film…
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bedstuyken
in Financial Services 13 years ago
What is the best bank to go to for a refinance in Bed Stuy?
What is the best bank to go to for a refinance in Bed Stuy?
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Seblicious
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 7 months ago
Needed: Two Strong Men
I need two strong men to move a brand new (but very heavy) air conditioner from my parlor level to my basement. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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kellyj
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
lead water main & chimney flues
Hello all, Well, we are getting closer to closing on a house and just got the inspection back. A few things came up on it…
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radgirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Plaster Ceiling Medallion + Molding Trim
Any idea where to buy Plaster Ceiling Medallion + Molding Trim in NYC or Brooklyn for restoring the ceilings of our brownstone building? I see…
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owlofminerva
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 9 months ago
Redesigning bathrooms in a vintage/pre-war style
Hi Brownstoners. Long time lurker, first time poster here. My wife and I recently purchased a brownstone in Carroll Gardens. The previous owners thankfully left…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Brownstoner 12 years and 9 months ago
Looking to sell front doors for a brownstone
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/505f31c2da734-.jpg Hi everyone! We decided to get new doors to our brownstone as the doors we bought not long ago and are now looking to…
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oliver_nyc
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
for sale - two indoor ceiling lamps - $500 obo
pics here – make me an offer. located in cobble hill. http://bit.ly/VyXUlu
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MyGoodEye
in Counters 12 years and 7 months ago
HOUSE STEAM HEATER : Pilot On, Not Firing
I need of a recommendation – in the Park Slope area – for a “specialist” in older Steam Heating systems. It’s an older PENNCO…
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katywriter
in Architecture 12 years and 7 months ago
Slanted brownstone/uneven settling/fix?
Hi there, we are looking to buy a brownstone. On one side of it is a row of brownstones, on the other is a much…
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steam_man
in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago
What Hurricane Sandy could mean for your heat and hot water systems
What Hurricane Sandy could mean for your heat and hot water systems Hurricane Sandy has devastated many in our city and our prayers are…
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npapadakis
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 7 months ago
Looking for a steam heating specialist to inspect and balance my house
Would someone please recommend a seasoned professional of residential steam heating to inspect and balance my 4-story brownstone. My system is: two year old boiler…
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