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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 1 month ago
Need help with replacing cabinet pulls in kitchen
Hello all, My kitchen cabinet pulls are outdated. I tried painting them silver to update them, but they just stick out like sore thumbs now.…
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deano
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for parlor double doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fce71bc2788a-.jpg I’m looking for a set of original parlor double doors (hinged, not pocket) in the arched style like those in the photo here. Dont…
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starfish11040
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 1 month ago
need recommendation for small concrete job
I’m looking for a recommendation of someone who will do a small concrete job. I currently have a concrete area running along the back of…
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stickerhappy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 1 month ago
HPD Lead Paint Violation- advice or recs?
Just found out we have an HPD violation for peeling lead paint in a tenant apartment from 1992! We bought the building just a few…
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brooklynmaterials
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 1 month ago
Vintage Library Card Catalog Cabinets for Sale- a couple available, delivery possible
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fcfa7710068c-.jpg Selling some sections of library card catalogs from a library in Manhattan. Was used in an office for sorting office supplies. Great to use…
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brooklynmaterials
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 1 month ago
Vintage Library Card Catalog Cabinets for Sale- a couple available, delivery possible
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fcfa7710068c-.jpg Selling some sections of library card catalogs from a library in Manhattan. Was used in an office for sorting office supplies. Great to use…
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realestate
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
Floor Repair (for restored pine sub-floors)?
We’re seeking someone who can repair restored pine sub-floors. We restored ours in our 125-yr-old brownstone since the previous owners had put yucky engineered flooring…
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rcltrh
in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago
Free - 4 panel - century old doors - Williamsburg
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fce58beeba5a-.jpg Anyone want 2 – 4 panel doors? Left over from the remodel. They were original to the house and are over 100 years old…
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nhamilto
in Expeditors 13 years and 1 month ago
Changing C of O from 2 to 3 family
I’m getting close to signing the contract on a two family home which is configured as a three family and would like to keep the…
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starfish11040
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 2 months ago
Any advice on how to repair my brownstone shutters?
I have several sets of antique brownstone shutters that have the same problem. In the middle of each shutter is a little window with a…
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jeanmarine2
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Seeking referrals for preservationist contractors/professionals for a brownstone reno
We are planning a kitchen/deck renovation and would love referrals to contractors and other professionals who really “get” old brownstones and love the details and…
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bk_bstoner1
in Electricians 13 years and 1 month ago
Recommending excellent electric company
Hey ‘Stoners, I finally have another great company to recommend. I’m having the tenant floor rewired in my brownstone and I have hired Limar electric…
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deano
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for parlor double doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fce71bc2788a-.jpg I’m looking for a set of original parlor double doors (hinged, not pocket) in the arched style like those in the photo here. Dont…
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stephanie
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Gas pipe
I’m interested in an older home. The owner said she wanted me to know there used to be a kitchen on the upper floor. The…
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kamalm
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 1 month ago
Brooklyn/Park Slope Rolling Sales: Older (>1 year) data?
Hi there, This NYC website has detailed rolling sales data for each borough for the last year: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/html/property/property_val_sales.shtml but not older data (say for the…
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rcltrh
in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago
Free - 4 panel - century old doors - Williamsburg
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fce58beeba5a-.jpg Anyone want 2 – 4 panel doors? Left over from the remodel. They were original to the house and are over 100 years old…
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Augustiner
in Insurance 13 years and 1 month ago
Homeowner??s insurance during renovation
Do I need an additional insurance on the house on top of my GC´s insurance? Or is it enough to have a general liability insurance…
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jbsperli
in Lighting 13 years and 1 month ago
Rec for someone to install ceiling fan and electrical box
I am replacing a light with a ceiling fan, and I’ll need a new electrical box put in. (The current electrical box isn’t made for…
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