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jmjen47
in Architecture 13 years ago
Mulling over gut renovation...
There’s such good advice on this site that I thought I’d throw out my scenario. My husband and I are looking for a townhome that…
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sd
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
3x10 beams in good condition available
Free to whoever harvests them, six 3 x 10 beams. See link for photos: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/3314472627.html
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sd
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
3x10 beams in good condition available
Free to whoever harvests them, six 3 x 10 beams. See link for photos: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/mat/3314472627.html
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elbow
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 13 years ago
Maps for Historic Springs and Creeks
I found and used Manhattan maps of old springs, creeks, reservoirs, etc., but haven’t found a good one for my neighborhood Brooklyn. I’m in Park Slope…
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elbow
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 13 years ago
Maps for Historic Springs and Creeks
I found and used Manhattan maps of old springs, creeks, reservoirs, etc., but haven’t found a good one for my neighborhood Brooklyn. I’m in Park Slope…
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gwenchb
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 13 years ago
NYC HISTORIC LANDMARKS PRESERVATION TRUST
Has anybody had any dealings with them? Im in Crown Hts which is not yet a landmarked area but it might be and thus evidently…
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brownieinhk
in Other 13 years ago
For Free: Balusters
Hello, We are giving away balusters – there are 2 different shapes, probably 20+ in total. Pick up in Carroll Gardens.
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brooklynny
in Garden 13 years ago
Planting Tree in Front Yard
I’m going to pick up a tree from the city’s free tree giveaway to plant in my front yard, which is currently all cemented over. …
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radhika
in Garden 13 years ago
Have you seen an orange tabby? (Bed-Stuy)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506c58bed8896-.jpg Mello disappeared from the backyards on Halsey, btw Bedford and Nostrand Aves. He is a 7-year old ginger tabby with a bruised face and…
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monkey1
in Expeditors 13 years ago
How hard is it to convert a 6 family to a 4 family?
Hello, I’m considering purchasing a 6 family property (brownstone) that will be delivered vacant. My plan is convert it to a 4 family and take…
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kwolly
in Heating 13 years ago
Replacing baseboard fin-tube radiators
We are looking to replace our baseboard radiators as they are beat up and keep falling off. We are on the top floor of brownstone.…
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rubyt
in Foundation 13 years ago
A highly recommended contractor for foundation/basement work
We recently had major work done on our 100+ year old stone foundation. The work was done by **John Sullivan / North Willowdale Corporation, 718…
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jmax
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 1 month ago
Need an affordable contractor for a straightforward bathroom renovation
My wife and I are looking for someone to do a very straightforward bathroom renovation in Boerum Hill. In short, we want the following things:…
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krinokin
in Masonry 13 years and 1 month ago
Clues about how to prevent/fix cracks in basement floor and general water issues
Just bought a renovated building in Red Hook 2 mos ago. The builder put in some 4 inches of “waterproof” cement to prevent flooding and…
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borderline
in Sidewalks 13 years and 1 month ago
Snow Removal in North Park Slope
Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations of somebody I could use for snow removal this winter? I have a house in North Slope, but will not…
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terryhoppy
in Permits 13 years and 1 month ago
Need recommendation.
I would like to remove an old shed that is attached to my brownstone in the backyard; take out two windows that are looking out…
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cherylandmichelle
in Masonry 13 years and 1 month ago
Recommendation for design and installation of non-combustible deck
My husband and I are looking to replace the stairs leading from our back door to our yard with a permitted deck — 8′ x…
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mm212
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years ago
window treatments - experience with Smith & Noble, Hunter Douglas or The Shade Store
I’m looking for a company to do custom window treatments for a number of windows in my home. Some very basic, others a bit more…
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