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Tansy
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Tempered glass vs regular 3/8" glass?
I am getting exterior front brownstone doors made, should I get tempered glass instead of 3/8 in thick regular glass?
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kachuri999
in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago
parlor door knobs - where to buy?
The doorknobs on our parlor doors are not the right ones. They’re actual knobs which prevent the doors from hiding in the wall openings (cheap/dumb…
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jjq
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Reversing a Multifamily CO
We are looking at a two story plus basement in Lefferts Gardens which is legally zoned as a 2-family, multifamily property. The CO indicates…
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ilovestoops
in Electricians 13 years and 6 months ago
My electrician recommendation
I found this electrician from others’ recommendations on brownstoner and want to add mine. His name is Alan Riback, 718-284-0920 (wirelights.com). He installed a cooktop…
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Meliora
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a good architect
I’m looking for a good, Brownstone architect who has experience dealing with the DOB. I have been given the following names: Magne Korsnes Willy Zambrano…
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Meliora
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a good architect
I’m looking for a good, Brownstone architect who has experience dealing with the DOB. I have been given the following names: Magne Korsnes Willy Zambrano…
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runner2052
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
2 or 3 family House in Bed-Stuy
Does anyone know why a house might be listed as a 2 family on the CO but as a 3 family on the tax assessment?…
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esther
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
Reliable, Efficient Contractor Needed ASAP
Have you worked with a GREAT contractor who typically does jobs in the 200K-400K range? Who does wonderful finishes, timely work and can come within…
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jjq
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Reversing a Multifamily CO
We are looking at a two story plus basement in Lefferts Gardens which is legally zoned as a 2-family, multifamily property. The CO indicates…
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Stess
in Conversion 13 years and 6 months ago
Advice on Converting to condos.
How long and how complicated to turn my brownstone into 4 condos.Legal3family now but set up as 4floor thru 2br apartments. 22foot wide building so…
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hamiltonheights
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Thermostat Confusion or Perhaps Just Ignorance
I thought I had a 24 volt, 2 wire oil/steam heating system: my bolier is connected to my electrical system (it has its own circuit…
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hpdeco
in Insurance 13 years and 6 months ago
Dog walker & home owner's insurance
We’re getting ready to move to Bed Stuy in a month. I was wondering if anyone can recommend a homeowner’s insurance company? Haven’t been able…
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meglmt
in Furniture 13 years and 6 months ago
Distressing Furniture
I have a piece of unpainted furniture that I would like to finally have finished. I’m looking for the distressed look. Can anyone recommend…
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Tansy
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Tempered glass vs regular 3/8" glass?
I am getting exterior front brownstone doors made, should I get tempered glass instead of 3/8 in thick regular glass?
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amybnyc
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommending Architect / Designer
Hi Brownstoner Folk, I always see people looking for this so I wanted to send out a note about an architect that came highly recommended…
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amybnyc
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommending Architect / Designer
Hi Brownstoner Folk, I always see people looking for this so I wanted to send out a note about an architect that came highly recommended…
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Kateruba
in Mortgage 13 years and 6 months ago
My mortgage broker, inspector and lawyer recommendation
First, I’d like to say thank you to the Brownstoner community for having been such an invaluable source of information during the house search and…
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Kateruba
in Mortgage 13 years and 6 months ago
My mortgage broker, inspector and lawyer recommendation
First, I’d like to say thank you to the Brownstoner community for having been such an invaluable source of information during the house search and…
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BrooklynCouch
in Furniture 13 years and 6 months ago
New Foam/Stuffing For My Couch Cushions; and Cleaning The Fabric of Said Cushions?
OK, having exhausted every other avenue of research: I am looking to replace the foam or “stuffing” in the cushions of my couch cushions. I’m…
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