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ahmedmsaad
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Apartment renovation- Lighting Suggestions for Dark Railroad apartment
Hi everyone, I am renovating a rental in my building and want to help make the apartment more appealing to renters. I am putting in…
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dawnc
in Architecture 13 years and 9 months ago
Hanging basket outside a brownstone-any laws why I can't?
I have prepared a floral hanging basket to hang out front of my brownstone co-op in North Park Slope ( Bergen St ). Does anyone…
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yanks21
in Other 13 years and 9 months ago
Big net needed (not for fishing)
Any idea where I could buy a big piece of netting? I want to hang it in the shaftway of my building to catch the…
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bubu
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 9 months ago
General Contractor for making hole and adding window to a wall (staco)
Please help me. I want to add narrow and wide windows to the wall that has sun exposure. I spoke to window guy and he…
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guikazoid
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 9 months ago
Thoughts on the Gowanus? (mid-teens between 3/4 ave)
I just wanted to see what the Brownstoner community felt about the Gowanus neighborhood. What are some of the pros/cons of living there? How would…
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cm
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos Removal needed
I currently have about 20′ feet of asbestos covering my pipes in the basement. I was quoted $1800 to remove it by Liam Hogan at…
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lapinagile
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 9 months ago
Discoloration on wood basement floor joists
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1e15023e5eb-.jpg While viewing an 1899 brownstone for potential purchase, was concerned about serious discoloration on the basement floor joists- see photo. Discoloration was both black…
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yanks21
in Other 13 years and 9 months ago
Big net needed (not for fishing)
Any idea where I could buy a big piece of netting? I want to hang it in the shaftway of my building to catch the…
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aravalittle
in Landscaping 13 years and 9 months ago
Source for Bluestone or Slate Pavers?
Hi, We are thinking of removing the cement in our front yard here in Brooklyn, creating a garden bed, and putting down either slate or…
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mimsnyc
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 9 months ago
Replace shower body and close up the tile?
We need to replace the shower body in one of our showers, and are looking for someone who can do both the replacement/plumbing work as…
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spaceaddict
in Construction 13 years and 9 months ago
New Construction is bad news?
I am weighing my option of getting a place accessible to Bushwick L train. It is a brick new construction, I actually much prefer an…
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jb312
in Brownstoner 13 years and 9 months ago
What's up with forum traffic?
Is it just me, or are there many fewer responses post re-design? What’s up?
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mack68
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Pre-War Home Renovation - Chimney/Fireplace
Working on a restoration project in my home, can anyone recommend a chimney/fireplace expert?
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xistent
in Doors 13 years and 9 months ago
Entry Doors For English Basement
We are renovating our English basement (partially below grade) in our brownstone to make it liveable space. We need to replace the entry door in…
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poppington
in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago
Roofing Material Choice: Asphalt Paper versus EPDM (aka Rubber Roof)
My wife and I just closed on a Brownstone and need to re-roof. Across the rooftops on our block, and most blocks I have lived…
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jb312
in Construction 13 years and 9 months ago
Lumberyard?
What lumberyards convenient to the south slope have people had good experiences with? I’m doing a fencing project in the next couple of weeks, and…
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holly
in Landlord 13 years and 9 months ago
In a 3-fam dwelg where i live in middle apt., the female tenant of first floor constantly uses 45-min showers. What's the etiquette for informing her this isn't tolerable?
Thought I asked?!? I am a LL of a 3 fam dwelg (not brownstone) & my question is what’s the protocol to advising a tenant…
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cm
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos Removal needed
I currently have about 20′ feet of asbestos covering my pipes in the basement. I was quoted $1800 to remove it by Liam Hogan at…
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