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gabrielfaucher.2016
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Cabinet fix
We have a kitchen pantry cabinet that is wide and deep – to the extent that the back half is unusable. We would like to…
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gabrielfaucher.2016
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Cabinet fix
We have a kitchen pantry cabinet that is wide and deep – to the extent that the back half is unusable. We would like to…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Cost for stair replacement?
Anyone replace a flight of standard interior brownstone stairs lately and want to share a cost? I’m talking about replacement of all existing treads and…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Heavy Draft Coming Thru Baseboards and outlets
I purchased a renovated brownstone about 2 years ago. They clearly did absolutely no insulating of the parlor level. In fact, I did recently go…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Do I need to add drainage when Limestone/Flagstone my back yard?
My backyard is currently all dirt and grass. I am planning to lay down limestone or flagstone to about 70% of the yard. Does anyone…
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Blown-in insulation toxicity/safety
I am looking at a two-fold insulation project – one part is insulating my cockloft (heh heh) and one part is for sound reduction in…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Brooklyn Homeowners Insurance? - close to water...
Hey guys, This is a question for those of you who own a brownstone in Brooklyn for that is less than 5 miles away from…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Internal stair repair recommendations?
We have a detached wood frame multifamily and I’m worried about the state of our stairs which are sagging and pulling away from the wall…
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jewel
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Plumber Recommendation
Anyone have a recommendation for a plumber in 11201? I don’t need anything major done. Just replacing a shower head and fix a couple of…
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rhlvizmdcumfzd
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Recommendations?
Has anyone had experience with the Company, Core Solutions for brownstone iron work: http://www.brownstoner.com/services/metal-ironwork-nyc/d539761dd4220d/core-solutions-106-55-150th-st-jamaica-ny-11435/
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deanbh
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Laborer needed
Hi All, Not sure what category to put this under but we needed a laborer to fill some small sandbags at our coop in Brooklyn…
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claire47
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Can someone advise what paint to you apply to plaster crown moldings...? Thank
you.
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rhlvizmdcumfzd
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Recommendations?
Has anyone had experience with the Company, Core Solutions for brownstone iron work: http://www.brownstoner.com/services/metal-ironwork-nyc/d539761dd4220d/core-solutions-106-55-150th-st-jamaica-ny-11435/
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namahs
in Conversion 8 years and 8 months ago
garage conversion, CO change experience
We just closed on our new home and found out our house is the only on the block that has a CO with DOB that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New Plumbing
Hello everyone, I am about to purchase a 2 family brownstone in Bed Stuy. Can you please let me know how much I should anticipate…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Inspector
I am in the process of buying a brownstone in Bed Stuy. I know that certain things were done without a BOD approval and i…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Chef Kitchen Gut Renovation
Hi all, We are almost first time 4 story + cellar brownstone owners (offer accepted), One of the biggest house projects is redoing the horrible…
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annep
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
My carpenter just bailed mid-job. Any recommendations would be amazing.
I’m mid bathroom-reno & my carpenter just bailed. Looking for someone to come on board ASAP for a floor to ceiling storage cabinet & custom…
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