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saba
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
How to deal with an ugly garden wall?
I’m looking for some advice for our garden. The builder who built the building behind us never finished/fixed the wall that abuts our backyard (despite…
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theklahy
in Renovation 6 years and 3 months ago
Reliable and reasonably-priced electrician that I wanted to recommend
I know it is hard to find good tradespeople in NYC and so I would like to recommend an electrician who has helped us at…
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crownheights12
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago
Removing paint from stained glass
Hi. The previous owners of our 100+ year building painted over a stained glass window, incredibly. We’re having paint stripped from all of the wood…
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louisahml
in Renovation 6 years and 3 months ago
Seeking pocket door and front doors
Hi all. Seeking a pocket door for the parlor floor measuring 36”x102”. In addition, I’m also looking for front double doors. The opening measures 54”…
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metaphase
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Need recommendation for window bar removal
Hi, does any one have an iron works person to recommend for removing iron security bars set into cement and masonry (three windows on back…
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8104012
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Major insurance claim construction - Looking for Contractors
Our chimney collapsed and was removed leaving four torn up apartments. We are a small coop and we are looking to reconstruct these four apartments…
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shesabrickhouse
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Water pressure
Hi – We are in the final stages of a gut renovation of our brownstone, including new plumbing, and are finding that the water pressure…
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BetterBins
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Architect Nightmare in Brooklyn
Hey everybody, I was curious to have opinions here. I will make it quick. I started a reno on a brownstone and selected an architect…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cleaning Brownstone without the use of chemicals.
My employers are a green family. They prefer not to use any chemicals at all to clean. I need to clean the Brownstone and was…
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jakesprague
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
110% Rule
Hello Everyone . I am debating whether filing an alt 1 that falls under the 110 rule or take advantage of the full FAR that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Recommendation for Chevron Wood Floor Installer
Hi Brownstoners! Does anyone have a hardwood floor installer they can recommend – one that has experience with chevron pattern installs. Many thanks.
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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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rarara
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Architect limit of liability clause?
We’re about to sign a contract with an architect to gut reno our townhouse in Brooklyn. The architect’s contract contains a clause limiting their legal…
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jimhillra
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Looking for Enid, who posted about Trimline windows in Jackson Heights in 2017
Enid, if you’re there, I’d to speak with you about your experience with the windows and the house itself. We’re doing some work on a…
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samiuwilliams
in Renovation 6 years and 3 months ago
Fort Greene Small Basement Dig Out or Excavation
Hello! I recently bought a ground floor apartment in a coop on Lafayette in Fort Greene. It’s in a 1930s building that was constructed with…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for some
Dimensions are 106″ x 2.5″ x 27″ — or something close. Thanks.
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Bossypants
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Modern light fixtures on gas pipes
Hi all – this is regarding installing new light fixtures in a home with old gas piping that is confirmed “dead”. Ideally I would like…
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lozadorealty
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Ominous cable drums in cellar. Please help me identify.
Hello. After opening a drywall protrusion in our cellar, I found an odd concoction of cables and drums, sparsely labeled. The larger drum is connected…
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