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petrinij
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Need to fix the back wall of my house...
I have a leak on the back wall of my house. The likely culprit is a defect in the wall at the juncture where the…
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ronnalevy
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Does anyone know a place in Brooklyn that will custom make and install interior doors (not Home Depot or Lowes)?
Interior Doors for an old brownstone.
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workerb
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Renting out English basements
We’ve made an offer on a home that has an English basement. Our plan was to turn that level into a rental and keep the…
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aravalittle
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 10 months ago
Looking for someone to Install a WoodStove...
Hi! We have a Morso woodstove that needs to be put in– the chimney has already been lined and prepped (by Manny LaSalle) and is…
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daveinbedstuy
in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago
Sale at VanDyke's restorers...lots of Victorian hardware
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e8c4c325bb63-.jpg http://www.vandykes.com/Category.aspx
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daveinbedstuy
in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago
Sale at VanDyke's restorers...lots of Victorian hardware
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e8c4c325bb63-.jpg http://www.vandykes.com/Category.aspx
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lapinagile
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
No C of O or I-card?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e8b9e2da9d46-.jpg I’m interested in purchasing a three story house that is currently being used as a two family. There is no official dividing wall between…
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honkytonk
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 10 months ago
When going into contract should the escrow money be held by the sellers attorney?
Enter Your Question
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rocketship
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
Steam Heating consultation
We just bought our first house, and are looking for a friendly plumber who could walk us through the seasonal firing-up process for the first…
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petrinij
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Need to fix the back wall of my house...
I have a leak on the back wall of my house. The likely culprit is a defect in the wall at the juncture where the…
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Orchid Garbutt
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 10 months ago
Property Easement
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guikazoid
in Exteriors 13 years and 10 months ago
Exterior Waterproofing (digging 8 feet) - Permits required?
I’ve had a handful of general contractors provide me estimates to waterproof my cellar. They all stated they do not require a permit to dig…
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humboldt
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Can I GC This Way?
I am planning on GCing the renovation of 2 floors in my small 3 story building. I have lots of time and some construction knowledge,…
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brokedown
in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago
Disagreement with insurance company about the definition of "in the building"
We’re making our first claim on our homeowner’s policy, and we’re frustrated by an illogical decision that the carrier made, so we’re trying to decide…
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cm
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago
Need good Contractor or Plumber?
I just bought a old brick house in South Slope and have a few plumbing issues that need to be addressed. 1\. Water enters the…
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livingrm
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago
Seeking a 3.5 GPF flushometer toilet -- will trade
I want a stronger flush than my new 1.6 gallon per flush (GPF) toilet can give. If you have a 3.5 GPF flushometer toilet in…
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yelenak
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
2 exit requirements
Hello, In the apartment that I rent and which is located on the ground floor in a 4 fam.brownstone,I have two doors (one of them is…
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Bar
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago
Need Plasterer/Painter recommendations
Have sagging parlor ceiling and walls that haven’t been painted in too long. Need personal recommendations for plasterer/painter who can restore, and won’t sheetrock. Thank…
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