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daroogle
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Original iron window grates
These are really nice. If interested LMK. https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/d/iron-window-grates/6738834032.html [IMG_20181102_110234](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:3eHw:img_20181102_110234.jpg.jpg)
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nadiagr8
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
English Basement Questions
Hello, I am interested in a barrel Limestone townhouse in Brooklyn built in ~ 1900. The house seems to have an English Basemen based on…
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nadiagr8
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Looking for marble fireplace mantel from a brownstone/limestone
Please let me know if anyone is selling an original antique marble mantel from a NYC townhouse? Looking to add a mantel to a barrel…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Insulation between exposed beams?
One of the previous owners of our townhouse decided that they wanted to raise the ceiling in the front of the house to expose the…
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nlt327
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone Cornice
We are having our brownstone cornice repainted. Any insights as to what color and sheen these would have been originally? Thanks!
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kymxdhscmaurvlb
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Installing Windows Guard
Any knows installing Aluminum Windows Guard in NYC to prevent theft and robbery requires a permit?
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Giovanna
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Solve -Yellowing White Grout
Now for the 4th time in 10 years I have to regrout the white grout in my bathroom. Why is it that within days of…
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kymxdhscmaurvlb
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Installing Windows Guard
Any knows installing Aluminum Windows Guard in NYC to prevent theft and robbery requires a permit?
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surplusvalue18
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Landmark windows choices - Parrett? Pella? Marvin?
Hi there. We are making window selections now. Doing a brick to brick install. We are in a landmark location. Our architect suggested our Pella…
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slopeliving12
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Boiler replacement in single family home?
I need to replace the ancient natural gas boiler in my single family home. Any recommendations for contractors, and ballpark # on the price range?…
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kymxdhscmaurvlb
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
NYC DOB violation
Wondering if any experts here know what would NYC DOB inspector do when they come do the construction and electrical inspection for a job filing,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Renovation - HELP!!!!
Could someone please explain to me what is a DOB LS-3 notice is? Last week when I was at work, my apt Super called me…
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bklyn658
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Tenant's A/C units in the winter months
My tenants have several window A/Cs that they have installed and leave in throughout the year. They have not insulated or even sealed the gaps…
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ashley
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Subzero Fridge
Brand new and no longer needed. Retails $9000 selling for 7500. See link for exact model and specs https://www.subzero-wolf.com/sub-zero/full-size-refrigeration/integrated-fridges/30-inch-integrated-over-under-refrigerator-freezer-ice-maker-internal-dispenser-panel-ready
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ashley
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Subzero Fridge
Brand new and no longer needed. Retails $9000 selling for 7500. See link for exact model and specs https://www.subzero-wolf.com/sub-zero/full-size-refrigeration/integrated-fridges/30-inch-integrated-over-under-refrigerator-freezer-ice-maker-internal-dispenser-panel-ready
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kwcamera
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Flat Roof Insulation
After getting several estimates for a new flat roof (ours is at least 25-30 years old), the roofer I am leaning towards is saying we…
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af
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Portable sprinkler / fire suppression system
Has anyone installed a sprinkler / fire suppression system in their home that does not have sprinklers? Seems like something that should exist.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Basement dig
We hired a structural engineer to do drawings for gaining a foot in our basement (which involves underpinning). Once the process was complete and we…
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