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jeanmarine2
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Looking for photos of header/post combinations for kitchen with island
I’m interested in seeing pictures of brownstone kitchens where a wall has been removed and a large header has been installed, or a smaller header…
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eman134
in Heating 13 years ago
I think that I did a decent job on a steam boiler replacement....what do you think?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515e2a8e618ba-.jpg LGB-6 steam job on a 16 unit building
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jurist
in Other 14 years and 5 months ago
wallpaper hanger
Having a lot of trouble finding someone who hangs wallpaper. Have consulted various handymen and they don’t have the expertise. I am dealing with antique-ish…
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seb
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years and 8 months ago
Why such discrepant wallpapering estimates?
I have a wallpapering job that I am in the process of getting estimates for. It is a straightforward job because it is just one…
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jayhey
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
Natural Light Engineer
I’d like to enlarge my house, but I also don’t want to block the sunlight from my neighbor. Does anyone know if there is such…
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promenade
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Install Ikea Kitchen and light construction work - help!
Hi – We need someone to install an Ikea Kitchen, remove a wall and lowered ceiling in kitchen and redo floors and paint the main…
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hebron76
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago
Basement in Two Family House
I own a two family house. There is no C of O but the DOB classification is a two family dwelling. Assuming the basement is…
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nyflicka
in Landlord 14 years and 4 months ago
Screens for Casement Windows?
I have a 2-part question: We are moving into a new construction building with casement windows and none of them have screens – this seems…
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MyGoodEye
in Insurance 13 years ago
Home Insurance : Provider and/or Broker Recommendation Needed
I’m interested in shopping around for a new homeowner’s policy. Would prefer someone familiar with the insurance needs within a four-family, Brooklyn property. Would also…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago
Brownstone facade replacement -- any receommended companies?
I’d like to renovate my brownstone facade and replace the windows. Any recommended contractors, particularly on the facade renovation? Thanks!
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bkbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago
Chimney repair
I’ve had a few people stop by to look at my chimney and it looks like it needs to be relined. Does anyone have any…
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bococagirl
in General Contractors 13 years ago
Recommendation for Rahmann Contracting
I know people are frequently looking for reliable and competent contractors from time to time and how difficult it is to find someone good. We…
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promenade
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Install Ikea Kitchen and light construction work - help!
Hi – We need someone to install an Ikea Kitchen, remove a wall and lowered ceiling in kitchen and redo floors and paint the main…
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arewedoneyet
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 8 months ago
Cornice repair/replacement
We have a landmarked brownstone with a cornice that is decaying. I’m looking for advice on repair and/or replacement. I believe that it is wood…
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Cobblekrill
in For Sale 13 years ago
Iron Window Gates Available Free
I have two window gates measuring approximately 35 X 70 available and one smaller one (not sure of measurements but it has room for an…
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adamo
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Keim Products for Brownstone Repairs?
Hi all. I saw that someone had mentioned a company called KEIM, which makes all sorts of masonry products. I had a look at their…
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adamo
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Keim Products for Brownstone Repairs?
Hi all. I saw that someone had mentioned a company called KEIM, which makes all sorts of masonry products. I had a look at their…
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treetop
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 3 months ago
Material to cover/protect rubber roof?
We have a 1000 sq roof flat rubber roof. About a third of it is covered with a wood deck. We were told not to…
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