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studiosfw

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Fireplace Mantel

Anyone interested? Selling for $150 [IMG_2958](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:iSOa:img_2958.jpg.jpg) I have additional pictures. It’s painted white e: nihao@sueyee.com

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mzmisdacutljvesg

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Hide ugly corrugated metal bulkhead for new roof terrace

We are going to be re-doing our roof terrace this spring and want to conceal an ugly corrugated utility structure. The condo board is not…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

frerunda

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Simple/inexpensive rooftop railing and/or deck?

We have a townhouse with stairs/bulkhead that lead to roof where there is a small poorly made (but permitted) roof deck. The railings are not…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

hiursula

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Smoke Detector/Co2 Alarm

I need to replace a smoke detector/Co2 alarm unit and I’m wondering are people getting the units with the built in 10 year battery alarms?…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

aleafb

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Keeping 2 family CoO with 1 kitchen?

We are planning a renovation on a 2 family town house with a top floor apartment and bottom level duplex. We plan to use it…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

santos

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Doors

doors repair before and after [20190125_164734](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:16wT:20190125_164734.jpg.jpg) [20190129_154047](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:TjLc:20190129_154047.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

Arkady

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Fencing contractor

Anyone have recommendations for people who build fences?

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

crownrenovation

in General Discussion 6 years and 7 months ago

Neighbor won't give me access to repair my stoop

Long story short. Finishing up a really drawn out renovation and my neighbor won’t allow access to their front courtyard so we can finish the…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

santos

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

new staircase

new staircase before and after [20180619_094512](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:J4Z3:20180619_094512.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

hydrangeasaurus

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Salvaged antique radiators for sale

Seven working cast iron steam radiators for sale, assorted sizes. Six antique/vintage, one more modern. Antique radiators have beautiful details. modern radiator: 16.5″ L x…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

jpowiseeyocxf

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Tile work needed

Looking for someone to do tile work in our vestibule. Any recommendations?

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

rachelsimons

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Handyman for Insulating Pipes?

Hi everybody – I need a handyman to insulate pipes in our brownstone co-op basement in Park Slope. Could anyone recommend someone? Thanks so much!!

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tristianismyrealtor

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Flickering lights

Does anyone know why the lights in a brownstone would randomly get brighter and dimmer? Sometimes it happens with frequency, and sometimes almost not at…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

empathie00

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

someone to install new hardware in old entry door?

Hi all, caught between needing a locksmith and a creative finish carpenter to install new mortise locks/door hardware in our original entry doors. We got…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

benoit

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Wallpaper

I am looking for someone who could place wallpaper in my stairwell. Does any one could refer me someon. e who is not overprice .…

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Combining 2 Apartments

We just bought 2 apartments on the parlor level of a brownstone that we are combining so it will be a gut reno. What is…

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Stair builders

We are renovating a house in PLG. We need 2 new flights built. Modern, sleek approach. Any recos out there? Thanks!

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

nednedx

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Smart Home & Security Solutions for a Brownstone

Hi: I wanted to get some suggestions on security solutions and some simple smart home solutions – What is the doorbelll camera or outdoor camera…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

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ABB vs Aiphone Video Intercom systems?

We are considering a new intercom system for a small multifamily building. Any advice or experience to share on either the Aiphone or ABB system.…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

slopefarm

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Getting comps

We have an appraiser coming (HELOC application) and I always like to give an appraiser a few, well-chosen comps. What is the easiest way to…

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