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bluehelen
in Doors 12 years and 5 months ago
Video Intercom Installation
Can anyone recommend a reputable installer for a video intercom system / electric door strike on the front of our brownstone? We spoke with one A/V…
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lkat75
in Doors 12 years and 5 months ago
Door Alignment
We live in a pre-war apartment which has settled considerably over the years. We consistently have trouble with a few of our doors either getting…
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daveinbedstuy
in Antiques 12 years and 5 months ago
For the discerning collector of important Brooklyn history... PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF MR. AND MRS. CORNELIUS SCHERMERHORN
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/511ac372ed328-.jpg SAMUEL LOVETT WALDO (AMERICAN 1783-1861). PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF MR. AND MRS. CORNELIUS SCHERMERHORN OF NEW YORK CITY, CIRCA 1810-1815. Cornelius Schermerhorn (1756-1826) was…
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notny
in Counters 12 years and 5 months ago
Drainboard in Caesarstone countertop?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a vendor who can provide a Caesarstone countertop with a drainboard routed into it?
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Juno106
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 5 months ago
Chimney damage - building next door responsibility
I have a 3 story building and a 5 story condo went up next to me. They extended my fireplace chimney as per DOB guidelines…
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greenptbrindle
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 5 months ago
Do you tip painters?
I am a renter and have am having my apt painted. I’ve never done this before, what it is the procotol around tipping? Do painters…
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yanks21
in Heating 12 years and 5 months ago
Moving major steam pipe
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/511b99d1d94ae-.jpg We have a steam heating pipe coming right out of the boiler room (that insulated sections further back in photo) and cuts right through…
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rh
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 6 months ago
Carpenter Recommendation
I just want to sing the praises of my carpenter, Darren. I used him on my Bed Stuy brownstone restoration and now he’s working with…
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bergenbabe
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 5 months ago
leak from con-edison manhole
Early this am I discovered water leaking from the front of my cellar pouring down thru the electric main also located in the front of…
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mcurren
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 5 months ago
Should we sign without a FUNDING contingency?
My husband and I are currently negotiating our contract with the sponsor and have run into a problem with our contingency clauses. We have a…
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heightstoslope
in Electricians 12 years and 5 months ago
Electrician & Plumber: Web Savvy & High Quality - any recs?
I’m doing a project that’s going to require a lot of web interaction with contractor and subs. Does anyone have experience with individual electricians or…
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anony
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 5 months ago
Stained glass panel/handmade medicine cabinet?
I have a stained glass panel I’d like to turn into the door on a recessed medicine cabinet. Very small-26″ x 16″. I’m looking for…
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Sweet-Action
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 5 months ago
Thoughts on gas cooktop on an island?
Hey all… So we’re finally undertaking our plan to place a kitchen in the rear parlor of our brownstone (and a deck), and we’ve just…
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Juno106
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 5 months ago
Chimney damage - building next door responsibility
I have a 3 story building and a 5 story condo went up next to me. They extended my fireplace chimney as per DOB guidelines…
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anony
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 5 months ago
Stained glass panel/handmade medicine cabinet?
I have a stained glass panel I’d like to turn into the door on a recessed medicine cabinet. Very small-26″ x 16″. I’m looking for…
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mcurren
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 5 months ago
Should we sign without a FUNDING contingency?
My husband and I are currently negotiating our contract with the sponsor and have run into a problem with our contingency clauses. We have a…
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kls
in Foundation 12 years and 5 months ago
Water through the electrical box?
Has anyone had a problem with water coming in from outside, through the electrical box? Con Edison came about a year ago and re-cemented around…
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fmb78
in Landlord 12 years and 5 months ago
Access to basement through garden level rental for boiler maintenance.
Hello. Just wondering if and how any of you have dealt with this conundrum. We’re living in an upper duplex and will have a tenant…
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