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victor
in Construction 11 years and 9 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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redlandsgirl
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
fireplace heat from neighbor
Has anyone experienced hot walls from your neighbor’s fireplace? We have a neighbor who did a gut reno on their building a few years ago…
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xchx
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Contractor recommendation
I had a tough time finding someone to hang my cabinets and install my kitchen on a tight budget. The job involved plumbing for a…
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drewbrownstonecyclone
in Flooring 11 years and 10 months ago
what to do with removed old pine subflooring
I’m in the process of replacing the 120 year old pine subflooring in part of my home. This is leaving me with about 500 sq…
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waterbearer
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 1 month ago
Legal Assistance
I ‘m hoping that someone could suggest some legal counsel for the problems I am having with the developers who have constructed condos next to…
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ejalbk
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 1 month ago
Attorney Needed to Check Language of a Real Estate Note
I need a recommendation for an attorney who can read through the draft of a three page note and make any modifications necessary to have…
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bkgirl
in Doors 11 years and 10 months ago
Old solid wood doors from brooklyn brownstone- sellable?
We renovated our brownstone a couple of years ago and because of the change in layout we have about 8 extra old solid wood doors.…
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dkstyle24
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen Renovation Recommendation
I recently renovated my kitchen using a recommendation I found on Brownstoner for Mentor Frangu with Altina Tile Care. I feel like I have to…
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chrisemma
in Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
steam heating system issue - water in pipes
Hi, we have this recurring issue with our steam system in a brownstone, which I would like to describe and ask for your advice. We…
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steam_man
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Images not allowed?
How come you can’t insert images into Forum Posts anymore?
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chrisemma
in Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
steam heating system issue - water in pipes
Hi, we have this recurring issue with our steam system in a brownstone, which I would like to describe and ask for your advice. We…
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no-permits
in For Sale 11 years and 10 months ago
cinderblocks for sale
i have about 75 cinderblocks (8″/75%) left over from a project. anyone want them?
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annep
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 11 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for Steve Rayboy, carpenter
I recommended Steve this summer after he built a beautiful deck for me, but wanted to plug him again as he’s just finished an amazing…
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sethamin
in For Sale 11 years and 10 months ago
For Sale/Free: Overmantel Mirror, Doors, Glass cabinet front, Marble Mantel
We’re doing some holiday cleaning and finally getting rid of some of the items in our basement. [ http://i.imgur.com/bXFZQJNl.jpg ](http://imgur.com/bXFZQJN) Solid wood doors [More images](http://imgur.com/a/hTqSi)…
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sethamin
in For Sale 11 years and 10 months ago
For Sale/Free: Overmantel Mirror, Doors, Glass cabinet front, Marble Mantel
We’re doing some holiday cleaning and finally getting rid of some of the items in our basement. [ http://i.imgur.com/bXFZQJNl.jpg ](http://imgur.com/bXFZQJN) Solid wood doors [More images](http://imgur.com/a/hTqSi)…
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ny2013
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Painted Window Frames
We are doing some painting in our house. The original wood window frames with built in shutters in one of the rooms were painted a…
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greencat
in Roofers 11 years and 10 months ago
Any insights into getting a break on sanitation fines??
Hi, We have a building (where we don’t live) and accumulated quite a few fines over the years due to tenant lack of proper handling…
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angelat
in Construction 12 years ago
Last 10% of construction project
We are at the last 10% of our contract for a very stressful renovation. We have been mostly unhappy with their work throughout the process…
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