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kijanaw
in Quality of Life 13 years and 9 months ago
Flies or Knats......irratation
In the kitchen there are some knats or tiny flies or something…we have no idea where they are comming from. I have gone crazy with…
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dkm213
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
Permit required to replace existing deck with a 3-season room?
I am in a non-historic-district building with a back yard. I am currently planning on replacing a 4-foot deck with a 3 season room that…
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eFortGreene
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 9 months ago
custom storm door?
We would like to find someone to fabricate a wrought iron storm door (exchangeable glass and screen) for our front door entry. We’d need it…
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BrooklynButler
in DIY 13 years and 9 months ago
Paint Recycling/Reuse
We just finished repainting our apartment and I bought too much paint. I’ve lived in other cities which have had building-materials co-ops, where people could…
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psp215
in Demolition 13 years and 9 months ago
Illegal Extension
We are nearing the construction phase of our renovation. A recent survey revealed that our neighbor’s extension probably shares a party wall with our illegal…
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ellistom
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
file with DoB for private roof hatch?
An owner in my co-op wants to install a private roof-hatch to access the roof (exercising her private roof rights) for the purpose of maintaining…
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fordvesant
in For Sale 13 years and 9 months ago
Wood fireplace mantel for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9cdb55d969c-.jpg I’ve an antique wood fireplace mantel from my brownstone for sale, with a distinctive alternating pillar and flower design that gives it a bit…
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psp215
in Demolition 13 years and 9 months ago
Illegal Extension
We are nearing the construction phase of our renovation. A recent survey revealed that our neighbor’s extension probably shares a party wall with our illegal…
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ellistom
in Architecture 13 years and 9 months ago
architect or engineer to review roof hatch plan
I am on the board of my co-op in a brownstone, and I need to find someone to spend a few hours to review the…
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xistent
in Furniture 13 years and 9 months ago
Reupholstery
Does anybody have any reccomendations for reupholstery? It’s a small, not difficult job and I’m looking for someone that’s not expensive. Thanks!
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vixg123
in Inspection 13 years and 9 months ago
buying a condo, advice needed
hi everyone, i wanted to pick the community’s brain on my condo purchase. Situation: offer has been accepted on a condo. Condo is a converted…
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8104012
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
Poured concrete floors with radiant heating.
Has anyone gone down this route? I love the look of concrete once polished and the idea of radiant heating seems great but I believe…
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brooklynite5
in Appliances 13 years and 9 months ago
Adding a washer and dryer to 4th floor Brownstone co-op
I wanted to install a washer and dryer in my co-op. The project would probably entail: 1) cutting through some wall to make space for…
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Kateruba
in Architecture 13 years and 9 months ago
Brick-filled wood frame browstone? Common construction type?
Hello everyone, I checked DoB records on a brownstone I am about to place an offer on, and I found an application to acquire a…
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poison ivy removal?
Need a reasonably priced gardener to removal poison ivy from a small backyard in Bklyn. Thanks!
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8104012
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
Poured concrete floors with radiant heating.
Has anyone gone down this route? I love the look of concrete once polished and the idea of radiant heating seems great but I believe…
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MBET
in Fencing 13 years and 9 months ago
Source of beautiful tree fence or gate?
The tree fence (cage, gate… Whatever it’s called) in front of my building is in tough shape. We’d like to replace it with something classic…
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MBET
in Fencing 13 years and 9 months ago
Source of beautiful tree fence or gate?
The tree fence (cage, gate… Whatever it’s called) in front of my building is in tough shape. We’d like to replace it with something classic…
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daintydu
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 9 months ago
FOR SALE: Dornbracht Short Towel Bar & Hansgrohe Universal Metris Tub Spout (North Slope)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9b8384ab701-.jpg A few items that are unused from our recent reno. We are in the North Slope near 6th Ave and Flatbush. You’ll need to…
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