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Kateruba

in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago

Pottery Barn Trinity Triptych Mirror (Brand New, with original box/packaging)

Hello, this mirror has been recently discontinued (I got one of the last ones at the store). I ended up deciding to go with a…

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Updated 11 years and 7 months ago

brw12

in Foundation 11 years and 7 months ago

Eliminating garden floor moisture in a brownstone?

Our Bed-Stuy brownstone has had a moisture/mildew/mold issue since we moved in 6 years ago, both in the cellar and the garden/ground floor. It’s been…

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hannah24

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago

Egress question with tenants

I’m renting out the lower duplex of my rowhouse and a wall was built in the parlor level hallway to divide the two units. The…

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Updated 11 years and 7 months ago

Attention2detail

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago

Measuring fontage of a particular NYC block.

Does anyone know of a online tool or if there is a area of NYc.gov that is able to display the frontage of any given…

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hannah24

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago

Egress question with tenants

I’m renting out the lower duplex of my rowhouse and a wall was built in the parlor level hallway to divide the two units. The…

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hawaiismurf

in Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago

Looking for fireplace mantel - arched Italianate or Victorian

Looking for an Italianate or Victorian fireplace mantel with an arched opening. Looking for approx 5′ outside width Let me know if you have one…

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Updated 11 years and 7 months ago

kmac

in Boiler Repair 11 years and 7 months ago

Modulating Condensing Boiler

I have a Burnham Alpine 105 which was installed in my home in 2012\. I need a plumber who is capable of cleaning and servicing…

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Updated 11 years and 7 months ago

amazingcw

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago

Stoop & Front Courtyard Redo

Hello Brownstoner’s Can someone help me decide if it is too late to redo our stoop and courtyard this year or should we wait until…

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hawaiismurf

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago

How to remove a fireplace mantel ?

What is the right series of steps to remove a marble fireplace mantel from a brick/masonry/plaster wall? Thanks!

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enew555

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago

What if contract does not have upfront $$ for 203k loan

I have a 3 family brownstone my contractor completed 2 units. In order for me to complete the duplex I am getting 203k loan, however…

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BKRed

in For Sale 11 years and 7 months ago

Modern, Eco-Friendly, Handcrafted Sofa (Kristin Drohan) — Best Offers Please!

KRISTIN DROHAN? is one of America’s most versatile ?and eco-friendly designers, and the first interior? designers to be certified with? the Sustainable Furnishing? Council. Her…

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Updated 11 years and 7 months ago

lgrayb

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 7 months ago

Need a good tile guy for regrouting kitchen floor

Looking for someone to re-grout our kitchen floor. It’s not a big job but I want someone who knows what they are doing, not a…

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kmac

in Boiler Repair 11 years and 7 months ago

Modulating Condensing Boiler

I have a Burnham Alpine 105 which was installed in my home in 2012\. I need a plumber who is capable of cleaning and servicing…

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terryhoppy

in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago

integrated kitchen

hi: can anyone recommend where to buy integrated kitchens; one that has the refrigerator built in to the cabinet. terryhoppy

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Updated 11 years and 7 months ago

northslopian

in Garden Design and Maintenance 11 years and 7 months ago

gardeners

I have gotten quote from a reputable gardening service for a couple of nice fiberglass planters and plants/tree for my front “yard.” I know the…

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BKRed

in Sidewalks 11 years and 7 months ago

ISO: Advice on Sidewalk Replacement/Quality

I had my sidewalk replaced several months ago and I believe the work was inferior because there’s some surface spalling/erosion on the surface. Before making…

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Updated 11 years and 7 months ago

murlsquirrel

in Construction 11 years and 7 months ago

Construction Loan

Hi all, I am wondering if anybody can offer any advice in regards to obtaining a construction loan and the drawbacks this type of loan…

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ps158

in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 7 months ago

fireplace: to open or not to open...

Looking for some input of what we might find if we open up a closed-up fireplace. I don’t know anything about the anatomy of a…

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AstralOil

in Construction 11 years and 7 months ago

Contractor threatening us

I know its an old story but any advice is welcome. A contractor began a job doing facade restoration and brownstone and concrete work with…

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ps158

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 7 months ago

bathroom fan recommendation needed

Sexy time talk: can anyone recommend a decent mechanical fan for a bathroom. None of our bathrooms have windows, and since we’re gutting them, I…

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