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rebox
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Marble Mantle Piece
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4096fcbac7e-.jpg Missing that one piece? Marble mantle side — all that’s left, I’m afraid. It’s about 43 inches high. Perfect condition. Will sell cheap. Can…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Landlord 14 years and 1 month ago
Tax advantages of 3 vs. 4-family brownstone?
I currently own a 4-family brownstone (technically a commercial property). My family occupies the lower duplex, and rents out the two top floors. For property…
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bowl-of-dicks
in Drywall and Insulation 14 years and 2 months ago
Sheetrocker for small job
I am in need of a handyman with sheetrocking experience for a very small job in Bay Ridge. Wall is only 9′-6″x 10′-6″ and it…
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doubter
in Carpet and Upholstery 14 years and 1 month ago
so what's the real deal with Flor tiles?
They look great in all the listings and catalogs, but turn out to be nothing but pure dirt magnets in my house. What am I…
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amberpierce
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago
exterior door guy?
We need to replace the exterior door of a brownstone in a landmarked stretch of park slope, and don’t have the deepest of pockets. Any…
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renovation2011
in General Contractors 14 years and 2 months ago
Need a GC Recommendation for Townhouse
We are seeking recommendation for great and reasonable contractors to bid on a gut reno of a 5 story TH project with a mid-level budget.…
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CK120
in Appliances 14 years and 1 month ago
For Sale: GE portable dishwasher
GE portable dishwasher available. Pretty new dishwasher. Requires hose attachment to your faucet (not included). Great for tenants or temporary arrangments. This is the type…
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paulgpp
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
3 family entry unit doors have to be firerated in NYC
I am looking to replace all my doors currenly they are metal to all the 3 units even though it’s 3 family i use it…
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jasetheace
in Insurance 14 years and 1 month ago
Homeowners insurance
Does anyone have any good recommendations for Homeowners insurance. Its for a 4 floor brownstone with a garden rental. tia
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stevecym
in Electricians 14 years and 2 months ago
Search for Licensed Electricians Turns Up Questionable Characters
Dear Brownstoners: The other day a post appeared on this site asking about the cost of electrical upgrades to a house. I responded by…
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billy
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
Where can I post con-artist contractor beware warnings and my disaster project?
Community warning
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bk_bstoner
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Changing tenant floor and kitchen location?
Howdy ‘Stoners! I have a legal two family brownstone that is currently set up as an owners duplex and top floor tenant rental. I would…
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bk_bstoner
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Changing tenant floor and kitchen location?
Howdy ‘Stoners! I have a legal two family brownstone that is currently set up as an owners duplex and top floor tenant rental. I would…
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Eyrie
in Permits 14 years and 2 months ago
Need permits to move stove, add DW?
Hi, folks. Hoping for guidance from others who’ve accomplished what I’m contemplating: I live in a Manhattan coop and hope to add a dishwasher to…
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crownheightsluver
in Landmarks 14 years and 1 month ago
North Crown Heights Landmarking
Does anyone know if Pacific Street between Brooklyn and New York Avenues will be part of the Phase III land marking? I was also wondering…
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xistent
in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago
Bamboo Flooring
I posted recently asking for recommendations for bamboo flooring. I want to expand on that ask for feedback on bamboo flooring in general. Is it…
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sirk98
in Antiques 14 years and 1 month ago
restoring brass hardware
Any tips on restoring brass hardware (for example) on an entry door? I just replaced my door, but want to put the old brass plate…
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mjneuwirth
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 1 month ago
DOB is requiring a 'chimney smoke test' but what is the methodology we're supposed to use and who can perform this?
We are in the process of changing the certificate of occupancy of our brownstone from a 3-family to a 1- or 2-family home after combining…
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