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ProspectWitch
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
Mason Needed
I am looking for a mason to repair a parapet (I think that’s what its called…facade above the level of the roof). Only looking for…
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utoeid
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
11 Marvin Windows for Sale-$900\. Dimensions listed (post 1 of 4)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50eb28b4572ad-.jpg Hey Brownstoners, I am selling 11 aluminum clad Marvin windows in putty color. The dimensions are as follows: (5) 33 3/8 x 64 1/2 …
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chrisemma
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
baseboard and doorframe cracks, shifts, etc...
We had some serious work done on the groundfloor of a brownstone – basically gutted the floor and redid everything. The work was finished a…
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honeycut
in Demolition 12 years and 4 months ago
Archaeology of a house - what are these?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/513bcc165bcdd-.jpg Hi, we’re at the stage in our reno where we’re removing the plaster and lathe – and hidden behind the plaster in between the…
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mhassell
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
How do I get someone from Department of Buildings to show up?
I am a tenant in a building where there are numerous current violations, with 6 open complaints with the DOB. Most of these are priority…
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guikazoid
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Mortgage payment options (Weekly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly)
Our new mortgage company is offering different mortgage payment options. Monthly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly and Weekly. None of the options are associated with any fees. What…
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elm_bk
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 4 months ago
Zoned heat system a failure
Hi – We had zoned heating installed when we renovated our SOuth Slope house, beginning in March of last year. We get the heat on…
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happycats
in Brownstoner 12 years and 4 months ago
Is There Anyone Out There Who Can Recommend A Good Veterinarian?
Hi. I know this question is unrelated to home improvement, but I was just figuring that a lot of people here on this forum have…
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fexleycb
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
Where Can I find Crushed Bluestone?
Does anyone know where to purchase relatively small amounts of crushed bluestone to fill the gaps between bluestone pavers? I tried Extech in Red Hook…
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bklynist
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Suggestions For Acrylic Non-Glossy Sealer For Exposed Interior Brick?
We bought a brownstone that had some exposed brick on a couple non-exterior facing walls. The exposed brick was unfinished, however, and we are searching…
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burkhop
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Do we need a C of O for landmarked building?
We live in a landmarked Brownstone in Prospect Lefferts. Out of curiosity I searched the Dept of Building site and it says there is no…
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mamalove
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Cutting directly on butcher block countertops?
We’re renovating a kitchen (a whole house, really) and love the idea of putting butcher block on just our island that we could cut directly…
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hopper
in Cellar 12 years and 4 months ago
Replace rear hatch with skylight?
I’m ready to remove the metal hatch from my rear cellar entrance and replace it with a skylight. Anyone have any experience/suggestions on how/with whom…
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rd684
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 4 months ago
Removing Verizon feeder cable attached to my bldg.
I’m building an extension and need a thick Verizon feeder cable removed from my bldg., The cable runs across the width of my bldg.,…
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washuser
in Lighting 12 years and 5 months ago
speed of washing machine
Hallo, I have a maching machine with maximum speed of 1400 rpm. But I am afraid that sometimes the speed is automatically reduced to lower…
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chrisemma
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
baseboard and doorframe cracks, shifts, etc...
We had some serious work done on the groundfloor of a brownstone – basically gutted the floor and redid everything. The work was finished a…
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brett195
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Is a PVC Waste Pipe Legal for 3 Family Brownstone?
I recently purchased a 3 family, 5 story Brownstone in Bed Stuy that has PVC pipe for the waste line. I am being told by…
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jeanmarine2
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 12 years and 4 months ago
Looking for general contractor specializing in steel decks but who does kitchens
Any suggestions? (Also could just be someone who has done plenty of steel decks/terraces but also does kitchen work.) I have had a few good…
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