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jleogra
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Living room ceiling light or fan
I am looking for a ceiling fixture that would be appropriate for a living room apartment. Building was built in late 1920s/early 1930s.. Appreciate the…
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hullsean
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
4 family conversion to condos
Is there such a thing as to condo-ize a brownstone so as to sell the units as individual condos? If so, what is the process?…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Affordable Hardware for exterior double doors
I am looking to replace my single door to more original brownstone double doors. I need to source affordable hardware for the double doors. Any…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Advice on backyard chickens
Hi all, Any Brooklyn chicken owners have a recommendation for a good hatchery nearish-by (NY, PA, NJ, CT) that sells/delivers six-week-old chicks? My husband and…
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ivan778
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
AnthroTallis Teardrop Chandelier for sale
Twisted metal and teardrop shaped glass 5 light sockets 40 watts max 110-120 V [IMG_1230](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:cFtR:img_1230.png.jpg) [IMG_1236](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:3vtl:img_1236.jpg.jpg) [IMG_1238](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:3HfQ:img_1238.jpg.jpg) [IMG_1231](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:6mOl:img_1231.png.jpg) email for pricing , Brooklyn pick up…
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ivan778
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
AnthroTallis Teardrop Chandelier for sale
Twisted metal and teardrop shaped glass 5 light sockets 40 watts max 110-120 V [IMG_1230](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:cFtR:img_1230.png.jpg) [IMG_1236](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:3vtl:img_1236.jpg.jpg) [IMG_1238](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:3HfQ:img_1238.jpg.jpg) [IMG_1231](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:6mOl:img_1231.png.jpg) email for pricing , Brooklyn pick up…
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annep
in Bath & Kitchen 8 years and 4 months ago
Glass Shower Door Sticker shock - any reasonable recs?
I’m at the end of a long bathroom reno & was just quoted 6.7K on a door, panel & satin brass hardware. Yikes. Hoping to…
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hullsean
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
4 family conversion to condos
Is there such a thing as to condo-ize a brownstone so as to sell the units as individual condos? If so, what is the process?…
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varrcpte
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Steam Boiler Needs Replacement in Crown Heights
The low water shut off failed and our steam boiler was ruined. We are in an old limestone townhouse. We need to fix our heating…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Who should I call for help?
I think my neighbor is going to do major construction (new stoop, new bricks, new sidewalk) on his house. When that occurs, he will attempt…
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annep
in Bath & Kitchen 8 years and 4 months ago
Glass Shower Door Sticker shock - any reasonable recs?
I’m at the end of a long bathroom reno & was just quoted 6.7K on a door, panel & satin brass hardware. Yikes. Hoping to…
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hxeaowyveimkp
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Seltzer maker
Has anyone installed (or have) a seltzer gun/dispenser in their home? I use a countertop SodaStream now and not sure I want to be limited…
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hxeaowyveimkp
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Seltzer maker
Has anyone installed (or have) a seltzer gun/dispenser in their home? I use a countertop SodaStream now and not sure I want to be limited…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Oil Tank removal
Hi I’m looking for a recommendation/referral for someone to remove an old oil tank from a brownstone in Bed Stuy. Can anyone put me in…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Tool to drive trim into masonry?
Hi everyone, quick question — looking for some sort of simple tool that can affix thin wood trim directly to a brick wall. It’s just…
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gemby
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
What % of your house is considered a rental for tax purposes?
We have a house with an unfinished cellar and four levels. We rent out one level. For tax purposes what percentage of the building is…
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gemby
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
What % of your house is considered a rental for tax purposes?
We have a house with an unfinished cellar and four levels. We rent out one level. For tax purposes what percentage of the building is…
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deanbh
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Verizon Fios Cables?
Hi All, Just had Verizon door knock me here on Henry St (corner Clark) that they are wanting to run a fiber for FIOS along…
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