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parksloperenovate
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years ago
My fireplcae flue is being used by an upstairs neighbor
Hi, Hoping someone can provide some advice. I live in a co-op brownstone on the parlor floor. Just had a chimney company over to line…
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mpcmpc
in Construction 12 years ago
Getting permits when you have un-permitted work.
I very much want to invest in solar hot water and electrical. I know the financial pay off is not large, but we get good…
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bklynazucar
in Tile 12 years ago
ISO Someone to Tile the vestibule of a brownstone
Any recommendations for a contractor looking to do a quick job in May 2014\. The tiles are on there way we just need the labor.…
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viaorient
in Sewer 13 years and 2 months ago
Sewer and Water Line Contract: Is it Worth It?
I just got a promotion in the mail from the NYC Water Board offering a contract for Sewer line maintenance and repair (thought a private…
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trudylou
in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago
How do I sell fine art prints?
I have a set of limited addition fine art prints I’d like to sell. I bought them 30 yrs ago but my tastes have changed…
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ltfitch
in Conversion 12 years ago
Mailslot and USPS
Hi, I just moved into a brownstone we renovated from a 3 family to a single family. As part of our renovation we installed a…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
BUILDING CODE - CO- SPRINKLER QUESTIONS
In contract on a 3 family and would ideally like to take the two middle units for our owner duplex. I would like to leave…
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mkop
in Renovation 12 years ago
Exposed Sprinkler System Throughout Historic Brownstone
Saw a two family brownstone this weekend with beautifully preserved details and woodwork. Although the house was restored some years ago, the sprinkler system/piping was…
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batfish123
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Looking for a professional painting company (no solo contractors)
Hello, Can anyone recommend a professional painting company? We need patching, re-plastering (skim coat), sanding, paint stripping (wood window and door trim) and painting an…
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mbaram
in Renovation 12 years ago
Removing a dumbwaiter
We would like to remove a dumbwaiter in the kitchen of our apartment – just the one dumbwaiter on our floor. And I’d like to…
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goyito
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
free patio pavers for pickup
About 200 sq feet reddish pink 4 by six inch pavers, free for pick up. call 347 804 6851 or reply to this message with…
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goyito
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
free patio pavers for pickup
About 200 sq feet reddish pink 4 by six inch pavers, free for pick up. call 347 804 6851 or reply to this message with…
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ebsjb
in Decks and Porches 12 years ago
Landmark requirements for roof deck?
I would like to build a roof deck on the extension of our brownstone, and I have been told that Landmarks requires only certain materials…
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victor
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
Need contractor recommendations - opening rear wall
Hello all, I’m looking for a contractor that can pull off a small but structural project. I already have an architect, engineer and approved drawings.…
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pepinohill
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Experience with Groundworks Inc? Landscape Design
Does anyone have experience with Groundworks Inc? I searched the forum and the archive and I can’t seem to come across any recommendations, good or…
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Hardcharger
in Roofers 12 years ago
Window Gates
Where can I bring two window gates to strip and paint? Any guess on the price? They are 40″x68″. Brooklyn preferred.
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BklynDahl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Legal (and neighborly) responsibility re: waterproofing basement
A neighbor in an adjoining brownstone recently waterproofed his basement (building a french drain or some sort of similar system digging a deep trench against…
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bchant
in Sidewalks 12 years ago
Bluestone slabs -- I want them!
Trying to fix up the back yard with large bluestone slabs. Anyone got a few I can take off your hands for a fair price?…
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