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bennybushwick

in Skylight 14 years ago

Skylight remplacement

I am  and in the process to remplace 2 of my skylights or velux. and i was wondering if any one can recommend someone that…

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Updated 14 years ago

CK120

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

Stoop repair

We have a brownstone stoop, many times painted over. There are a couple of steps with serious spalling and/or chunks missing. We need to patch…

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doingygirl

in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years ago

Looking for matching marble mantles

Hi, my husband and I are in search of a pair of  matching carrera marble mantles for our 1890 brownstone. Please notify me if you’re…

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Updated 14 years ago

guikazoid

in Foundation 14 years ago

Waterproof Foundation from the Outside

I just recieved a quote to waterproof my cellar from the outside.  We determined the main factor for water entering the basement was from the…

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danm

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years ago

Free Gravel For The Taking In Bed Stuy.

Hey Brooklyn (And Beyond), We ordered way too much medium gravel to redo our patio. We now have about twi cubic yards of gravel sitting…

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Updated 14 years ago

Augustiner

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 3 months ago

staircase code requirement for 3 family

We are in the development process of converting a 7 unit SRO into a 3 Family building. My architect mentioned that the existing staircase is…

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Updated 14 years ago

deano

in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years ago

New steam boiler flue... and what else?

I’m about to take on this steam boiler and the house it heats.  I have been told that it’s not that old, but seems to…

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bedstuywalla

in Construction 14 years ago

Second floor partition and small room around the boiler

I had great luck finding an electrician on Brownstoner so hopefully, this go around will be equally as successful. Can anyone recommend a resonably-priced contractor…

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Updated 14 years ago

bedstuywalla

in Construction 14 years ago

Second floor partition and small room around the boiler

I had great luck finding an electrician on Brownstoner so hopefully, this go around will be equally as successful. Can anyone recommend a resonably-priced contractor…

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bennybushwick

in Radiators 14 years ago

Bathroom radiator

I am in process to redo my bathroom and i am looking for a small modern radiator does anyone know a shop in  NYC or…

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fordvesant

in Antiques 14 years ago

Salvaged brownstone wall stripping

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e76635b0a15c-.jpg I’ve a very large quantity of salvaged original brownstone (c 1890) wood stripping for walls. They’re in various lengths from 3 feet to 7 feet.…

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doingygirl

in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years ago

Looking for matching marble mantles

Hi, my husband and I are in search of a pair of  matching carrera marble mantles for our 1890 brownstone. Please notify me if you’re…

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danm

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years ago

Free Gravel For The Taking In Bed Stuy.

Hey Brooklyn (And Beyond), We ordered way too much medium gravel to redo our patio. We now have about twi cubic yards of gravel sitting…

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bobjohn

in Doors & Windows 14 years ago

looking for light colored bricks

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e7420f1e2e65-.jpg Hi, We are remodeling kitchen and want to run countertop across wall with window. To make it look nice I plan to remove old…

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Updated 14 years ago

ktm6

in Financial Services 14 years ago

looking for a financial planner

I am looking for a financial planner who does not get a commission on sales of securities, etc. I am looking for someone to help…

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Updated 14 years ago

rwood

in Heating 14 years ago

Replacing the gas furnace

My gas furnace is from the 40’s or 50’s, very old.  It has been reliable for the past 5 years I’ve been in my two…

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ktm6

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years ago

refinish wood mantel

I purchased an approx 100 year  old wood mantel that was stripped of white paint by the last owner but the refinishing job was done…

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khilbe

in Doors 14 years ago

repair and varnish wood door

Hi group, Our exterior wood door doesn’t close well anymore and it needs to be stripped, sanded, have a stain job, and I’m looking for…

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Master Plvmber

in Boiler Repair 14 years ago

Has the heat come on in your multi-family yet?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e7498f44fe63-.jpg Most multi-family heating systems are activated by a drop in outdoor temperature via something like this:  http://www.heat-timer.com/En/ProductDetail.aspx?ID=5 or even better, this: http://tekmarcontrols.com/resetsavings.html If your…

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PHfamily

in Pest Control 14 years ago

Rat, Squirrel or Raccoon?

We heard scratching last night in the ceiling of the 3rd floor of our 4 story house.  We are waiting for the exterminator to come,…

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Updated 14 years ago

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