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tracyjanenz

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago

Old factory sinks...

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3b160c5a455-.jpg I’ve just bought two of these sinks.  I want to reglaze and replumb them.  Does anyone have experience with these trough sinks that could…

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xistent

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago

Mysterious Leak

Recently discovered a leak in our 2 story 100 year old brownstone (surprise). The leak appeared in the cieling on the first floor  and I…

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CHM

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago

ISO cabinet maker for built in bookcases

We’re thinking about getting built in cabinets/bookcases on each side of our parlor floor fireplace.  Any recommendations?  Thanks.

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

sobrooklyn

in Quality of Life 13 years and 6 months ago

Using Parlor Floor for Events

Over the past few months, friends have requested use of my parlor floor to host 2 bridal showers and a wedding rehearsal dinner.  I am…

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Carolinem

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 6 months ago

benefits/ disadvantages to exclusive contract with Corcoran to rent my condo apt?

I’m moving out of my condo apartment in Clinton hill and am looking to rent it out. I’ve spoken to Corcoran who have encouraged me…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

nancy sullivqn

in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago

Seeking econimical electrician to change out old breaker boxes

This is for a 3 family builiding. The 3, 30 year old electric breaker boxes are a brand which went out of buisness cause their…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

harlem121

in Other 13 years and 6 months ago

Someone chained a bike to our gate blocking access for our tenants. What are our options? Thanks in advance.

Bikes

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

8104012

in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago

Leveling out floors...again

I posted this thread sometime ago: http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/jvVS8mxooaE=/leveling-floors Now, I’m looking for Recs on contractors to come out to give estimates for this kind of work. …

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angelat

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago

Door frame molding

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3716efe6ac3-.jpg Does any one know what period/style this door frame molding is?

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

chillgirl

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 6 months ago

1418 Pacific Street

Does anyone know why this property at 1418 Pacific Street ( http://realestate.nytimes.com/… is still on the market after nearly 5 years? It first appeared on…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

Amy

in Appraisals 13 years and 6 months ago

CofO question for refinance of a 2 family used as 1

Our house has a 2 family CofO, and while we are using it as a 1 family, we made sure to keep a kitchen and…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

egg

in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago

Storage loft

I am looking to purchase a 650sf 1BR condo built in 2006 that has a 200sf mezzanine (it is included in the FAR) with only…

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shjom

in Cellar 13 years and 6 months ago

Renting a large area of my basement as a painting studio

Hi I have a lot of room in my basement. The ceilings are around 8 feet tall and there are windows. I’d like to rent…

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Carolinem

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 6 months ago

benefits/ disadvantages to exclusive contract with Corcoran to rent my condo apt?

I’m moving out of my condo apartment in Clinton hill and am looking to rent it out. I’ve spoken to Corcoran who have encouraged me…

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ajeb

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago

estimate for brownstone renovation

I am very new to this so I would appreciate any comments and opinions.  So here goes… I have my eye on this gorgeous brownstone…

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bkagawa

in Appraisals 13 years and 6 months ago

Question on appraisal value of finished cellar/basement

Hi all – If a basement is fully finished and has windows and a door to the outside, is there a difference in terms of…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

sobrooklyn

in Landlord 13 years and 6 months ago

Who Pays for W/D Install?

My tenant has request that a W/D hook-up be installed in their apartment.  I have reviewed other posts on the forum re: the pros and…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

SewardWasRight

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago

Source for Original Parquet Flooring

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f38002491f17-.jpg Hey all,   I have a space of a room (these rooms had been separate, but the wall was removed and so they are…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

CHM

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago

ISO cabinet maker for built in bookcases

We’re thinking about getting built in cabinets/bookcases on each side of our parlor floor fireplace.  Any recommendations?  Thanks.

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seconder

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago

How long should a stoop scratchcoat be left to cure?

I’ve taken advantage of the warm winter to get my stoop renovated. The scratchcoat has been completed and I want to know how long it…

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