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joesalem

in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 3 months ago

CHERRY WOOD POCKET DOORS FOR SALE

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e2e3346ac71b-.jpg A pair of cherry wood pocket doors for sale. They’re in very good condition. They are stripped and sanded. The dimensions are 82″ by 30″…

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esdad697

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 3 months ago

Basement Window Dryer Vent

My dryer vents through a glass pane in basement window. It is falling apart. The house is a 1910 Victorian with what looks like stone walls…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

stevecym

in Metalwork 14 years and 3 months ago

Used Mylen Spiral Staircase Spotted at Long Island Yard Sale

I was at a yard sale this weekend in Southold and the homeowner had a used Mylen spiral staircase sitting in his yard.  It has been…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

guest4

in Furniture 14 years and 3 months ago

Dialogica table for sale (UWS)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e2dda9b00e7f-.jpg For sale – every reasonable offer considered. Comes with an extension leaf.  Wear and tear on surface & on legs.  Seats 6 comfortably.

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guest4

in Furniture 14 years and 3 months ago

Dialogica table for sale (UWS)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e2dda9b00e7f-.jpg For sale – every reasonable offer considered. Comes with an extension leaf.  Wear and tear on surface & on legs.  Seats 6 comfortably.

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wg123

in Exterminator 14 years and 3 months ago

Does anyone know of a reliable exterminator to treat termites?

I have termites in my brick Brooklyn basement.  If anyone has a referral to someone affordable and reliable, please let me know.

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

astrograss

in Moving and Storage 14 years and 3 months ago

I need to have a couch moved from my apartment to the sidewalk TODAY!!

I need to have a sleeper sofa moved from my Cobble Hill apartment to the sidewalk today. 2 movers is necessary. 1 flight up after…

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11231

in Counters 14 years and 3 months ago

Cork countertops good in kitchen? Where to get?

Pros and cons cork countertops in kitchen?  Any place display them in NYC?  Thanks,

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

haven19

in Landlord 14 years and 3 months ago

Lease Rider for Garden Apartment

We are going to be renting out the garden apartment of our house for the first time.  The apartment comes with exclusive use of the…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

mpcmpc

in Decks and Porches 14 years and 3 months ago

Good source for ipe wood?

We’re building a small deck in our back yard. Can someone recommend a good source for ipe wood? We are in Greenpoint, near queens.  Thanks…

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pcvhaiti

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago

Past Illegal Work: Problems with Changing C of O?

I am considering putting an offer on an non-landmarked brownstone that needs a lot of work and we would be seeking a major renovation, including a…

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reno101

in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 3 months ago

Fireplace Surround Finish

Hello All,   We are restoring the cast iron surround of our non working Victorian marble fireplace. We are undecided on the finish, flat or…

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dittoburg

in Radiators 14 years and 3 months ago

Anyone know of reproduction cast-iron radiator vendors?

My internet searching has lead me to multiple British companies (seems to be all the rage over there) but the only one I’ve found in…

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architecturalimagery

in Decks and Porches 14 years and 4 months ago

Backyard Deck Renovations - Contractor Recommendations??

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dffe438ced76- Hi,  I am looking for a reputable, experienced, & inexpensive contractor to build a small backyard deck in the rear of a Condo in…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

arewedoneyet

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 3 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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PleasantPlainer

in DIY 14 years and 3 months ago

Repairing water damaged floor joists - what joist hangers for brick?

Hi, I have to reinforce a few floor joists that are “moderately” water damaged on the 2nd floor of a 100 y/o brick row house.…

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Master Plvmber

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 3 months ago

Bathroom leak? Follow these steps before calling for help.

I’m reposting this from 2007.  I’m not sure what prompted me to write it then, but today it’s because I’ve gotten two of these calls…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

gimmeshelter

in Mortgage 14 years and 3 months ago

Mortgage Contingency Question

Hi. Is it customary as a buyer to add a clause in the mortgage contingency for a rate cap on the mortgage you are offered…

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anonymous

in Landlord 14 years and 3 months ago

Landlord's smoke entering tenants apartment

I live in the garden apartment of a brownstone.  My landlord lives above me in the rest of the brownstone.  She spends most of her…

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brooklyn2011

in Landlord 14 years and 3 months ago

Homeowner forced to rent but mortgage company limits renting to 3 years

Hi: we are moving out of state after purchasing a home in Brooklyn. Out of courtesy I called our homeowner’s insurance to inform them of…

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