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jgordon
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
White stains on brownstone
Our brownstone was resurfaced two years ago. Over this winter, white splotchy stains appeared in several places on the side of the stoop and the…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Sprinklers
Anyone have an estimate for sprinklers on a 2 floor rowhouse with a cellar?
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kassie319
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Corbel Milling
Can anyone direct me to a woodworker/ shop that can mill the top piece of this corbel? I can’t figure out how to to the…
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santos
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Stairs,
new staircase in red oak wood and poplar before and after [20190313_150306](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:a8Kx:20190313_150306.jpg.jpg) [20190313_150248](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:z0PM:20190313_150248.jpg.jpg)
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santos
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Stairs,
new staircase in red oak wood and poplar before and after [20190313_150306](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:a8Kx:20190313_150306.jpg.jpg) [20190313_150248](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:z0PM:20190313_150248.jpg.jpg)
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af
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Replace cornice
Hi, I likely have to replace a wood cornice on a 16ft wide wood frame house that is not landmarked. As per most posters, I’m…
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af
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Replace cornice
Hi, I likely have to replace a wood cornice on a 16ft wide wood frame house that is not landmarked. As per most posters, I’m…
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jodileone
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Referrals? Replace door to landmark compliant and contractor work around door
We need to replace our single entry door to a landmark compliant double door. Moreover, the entire ‘front door wall area’ in our small vestibule…
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brokelyn
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Ripping roof
We have some leaking from my brownstone roof where there’s pooling and yr old re-flashing is failing. I’ve asked for several quotes from a reputable…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mantel Tag: older than we thought...
Thought some history buffs might find this interesting… As we’ve been taking the deep dive into the renovation of our brownstone in Crown Heights, we’d…
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kassie319
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Corbel Milling
Can anyone direct me to a woodworker/ shop that can mill the top piece of this corbel? I can’t figure out how to to the…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Interior Doors Reco
Hi – I am doing a gut reno and unfortunately none of the interior doors are salvageable. I’ve been doing research and most of the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mantel Tag: older than we thought...
Thought some history buffs might find this interesting… As we’ve been taking the deep dive into the renovation of our brownstone in Crown Heights, we’d…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Structural Engineer or Contractor
I purchased a gut renovated brownstone a handful of years ago. I’ve noticed some suspicious cut corners. I’ve noticed the top floor sinking towards the…
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santos
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Stairs
new red oak staircase [20180619_094528](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:GM3c:20180619_094528.jpg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Handyman Needed
Hi, My brownstone (3 units) in Prospect Heights is looking for a good handyman. Recommendations needed. We are just looking for someone to help us…
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yudashasom
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Brownstoner? What has happened?
There’s really nothing on this site anymore besides the forum. It has been this way for a while but it’s getting worse. Is it that…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago
Building violation?
We have a fairly major construction going on across from us and I’m hoping someone with experience can help me understand what the permit allows…
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