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saknak
in Flooring 12 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation for Flooring work, Flooring refinish
Hi, I am moving into an apartment in Clinton Hill soon, we would like to refinish our floor to white and looking for a company…
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snarkolepctic
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Ooooh that smell....
We just finished a whole house renovation which included new drywall, new floors, everything, I think except party walls and joists. And yet, now that…
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hbranty
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 4 months ago
Looking for Real Estate Lawyer for 2 Unit Basics
Any recs out there for a real estate lawyer who could help us with the basics of setting up a lease, etc? We have a…
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lisasaylor6
in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago
Can I build a water wall/fall in my below grade garden?
I live in a 2 story condo (new development) that is below grade. Both levels are livable space. I have a garden that is 20…
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slimc
in Appliances 12 years and 2 months ago
Can the indoor unit of a mini-split air conditioning system be mounted on the wall vertically? I have only seen them mounted horizontally?
air conditioning, mini splits
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yanks21
in Heating 12 years and 2 months ago
Re-routing main basement steam pipe - check out diagram
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/519b9514175f8-.jpg I asked about this a while back, but drew up a diagram to better explain what I’m looking to do with my steam…
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shbrooklyn
in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago
Blinds Repair
Does anyone know who repairs the old wooden blinds commonly found in brownstones? The wood is all in tact but the cord broke so we…
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bigdaddy
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
White roof coating recommendations?
I am about to paint my (flat) roof white and looking for product recommendations. There are several levels of white roof coating at Lowe’s ranging…
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brooklynhome
in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago
under stoop ventilation - do I need a vent if I am getting new air tight doors?
We are replacing the doors under our brick stoop. The current outer leaks water terribly. The new door will be some combination of wood/glass/metal and…
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mac03
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
House Of The Day: 44 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY seems to have be in contract for full contract price. Jerry Minsky does it again !!
House of the day: 44 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238
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jg1
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
does anyone know WHO can do the repair on the corbel on the roof line of our brownstone - 1 of the 4 has rotted - we found the corbels for sale on various websites, just need the work done
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Hardcharger
in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago
Certificate of Occupancy
My friend has her family’s 1910 house that has no c of o on the DOB site. What are the obstacles about getting one. She…
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emilyfrances
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
203K Contractor
Hey Folks – I’m looking for a contractor that will work with 203K financing. Our renovation scope will be minimal – we’d like to add…
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expedite
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 2 months ago
Legalizing Basement
R4 District Queens / Same Friends trying to legalize basement along with their renovation. 1) Should ceiling heights be 7′-0″ ? 2) Can they use bilco…
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NewOwner
in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago
Fitting a new security door on existing frame
I hope that someone with some basic handyman knowledge can help me figure this out: I currently have both a glass door and a screen…
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NewOwner
in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago
Fitting a new security door on existing frame
I hope that someone with some basic handyman knowledge can help me figure this out: I currently have both a glass door and a screen…
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jeanmarine2
in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago
Door off parlor (high second) floor rear deck?
I’m interested in suggestions for door combinations off our parlor floor kitchen in the rear of our old brownstone, that allow sufficient light to the kitchen…
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yanks21
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 2 months ago
Any idea what to use to protect/seal my deck tiles?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4defd19cbb0b7- I bought these outdoor deck tiles at IKEA and the directions say to seal them with oil, but doesn’t specify what type. I know…
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