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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Where to find THAT archetypal Brooklyn window casing????
Hi there! Do any Brownstoners know where to buy that archetypal Brooklyn window/door casing that you see everywhere – certainly in most of the neo-grecs…
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hoffavois
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Have You Had Interior Brick Work Done?
After battling a leak in our top floor brownstone apartment (for years), we are looking for someone to repair the exposed bricks and ceiling, and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mechanical engineer
Hello all. I’m in need of a good resonably priced mechanical engineer. My present engineer is NO GOOD. Can anyone assist me. Thank you
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Apartment Door Paint
I’m on the board of a 10 unit co-op and we need to repaint all the apartment doors. I’m seeking recommendations for the type of…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mechanical engineer
Hello all. I’m in need of a good resonably priced mechanical engineer. My present engineer is NO GOOD. Can anyone assist me. Thank you
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Window woes
I’ve owned a co-op apartment in a large building for about 5 years and have had constant issues with the windows. The windows aren’t original…
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nf85
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Neighbors and water management
Hi all, we are in a typical townhouse situation with an extension. Our immediate neighbors up the slope have the same layout, so both the…
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hoffavois
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Have You Had Interior Brick Work Done?
After battling a leak in our top floor brownstone apartment (for years), we are looking for someone to repair the exposed bricks and ceiling, and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Uncombining apartments and CofO?
I know that combining apartments in a multifamily building does not require a change to the CofO. What about if in 10 years you decide…
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littlenylion
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Look for Eastlake Door Hardware
Hi. Can anyone recommend a salvage yard or similar that sells Eastlake door knobs and hardware. I’m familiar with the online sites but would prefer…
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cwbarchitects
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Important update - IRON GUY
Okay so for all of you emailing me on this Iron Contractor – get this. He has now threatened to sue us and claims he…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Window woes
I’ve owned a co-op apartment in a large building for about 5 years and have had constant issues with the windows. The windows aren’t original…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 6 years ago
The immigrant experience and home acquisition; a historic comparison
As some of you know, I have been commenting on here on the subject of pay and benefits for laborers working in present day NYC…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Are we crazy to consider buying this home?
I need a gut check and would love to hear from this group. This is a bit long-thanks in advance for reading. We have been…
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cwbarchitects
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Some better news - the revised bedroom window
Does anyone remember those narrow windows I asked you about that looked like 11th century arrow slits? It cost several K to fix it…but here…
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cwbarchitects
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Some better news - the revised bedroom window
Does anyone remember those narrow windows I asked you about that looked like 11th century arrow slits? It cost several K to fix it…but here…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 6 years ago
The immigrant experience and home acquisition; a historic comparison
As some of you know, I have been commenting on here on the subject of pay and benefits for laborers working in present day NYC…
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adobera80
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Determining original interior woodwork - any help?
Have just started painting and soon to be staining our first floor long parlor, vestibule, front hall and stairs of our PS brownstone. We are…
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