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mbw185

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Changing from 2 windows to a bay window and DOB?

We are in contract on a brick house and starting to figure out renovations.  We had been thinking of replacing 2 windows from the back…

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snarkolepctic

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

3 story brownstone - rental on top or bottom?

We are trying to decide how to configure our house. I think there are pros and cons to both scenarios – rental on the top…

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meme2

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 4 months ago

Which cabinet line?

I know I want plywood cabinets and good closures. I am basicly getting bottom cabinets for the sink and around the stove . basically 60…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

suvra

in Pest Control 13 years and 7 months ago

Bed bugs problem

I am having problem with bed bugs. Do you have any idea to control it or prevent it?

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

sbaltzell

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Clawfoot Tub for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f976a8bbb3c0-.jpg Excellent condition. Faucet and shower rod included. 60″ x 30″. Pick up in Brooklyn Heights. Please email my profile if interested in more information.

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Augustiner

in Brownstoner 13 years and 3 months ago

Mobile and other bugs

Come on, please make – that the forum is not “read only” on iPhone – that links that get posted are functional – that the…

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smorales

in Brownstoner 13 years and 3 months ago

Brownstone help

We are moving to Park Slope and new to the brownstone market and have no idea what we are getting ourselves into, any advice/help/knowledge would…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

smorales

in Brownstoner 13 years and 3 months ago

Brownstone help

We are moving to Park Slope and new to the brownstone market and have no idea what we are getting ourselves into, any advice/help/knowledge would…

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smorales

in Other 13 years and 3 months ago

buying a brownstone

We just moved to NY (from Ca.) and are new to the brownstone market. What sort of things should we know and look out for??

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

househunt

in Electricians 13 years and 3 months ago

What is the going rate per hr for a professional electrian? How long should it take 2 professional electricians to put up a ceiling fan?

What is the going rate per hr for a professional electrian? How long should it take 2 professional electricians to put up a ceiling fan?…

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bbmarket

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 3 months ago

Staircase builder

We are considering a condo combination with the unit upstairs. Looking for reccomendations on a staircase builder. There is also a bathroom gut as part…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

hj55

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago

Moving a center staircase - what will it take?

Hi Everyone, I am seriously considering making an offer on a 4 story brownstone that has a center staircase on the parlor floor. Unfortunately, the…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

dylan621

in Insurance 13 years and 3 months ago

Condo Building Insurance

Are there any insurance providers for a condo building (not unit) other than Brownstone Agency?  Also, do most people get D&O coverage for a 3-4…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

prlegendre

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago

Architectural Salvage Items

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f96fce581f08-.jpg Following a renovation of a Park Slope brownstone, we are selling some of the original and other items. Photos of all items below are…

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prlegendre

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago

Architectural Salvage Items

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f96fce581f08-.jpg Following a renovation of a Park Slope brownstone, we are selling some of the original and other items. Photos of all items below are…

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dylan621

in Insurance 13 years and 3 months ago

Condo Building Insurance

Are there any insurance providers for a condo building (not unit) other than Brownstone Agency?  Also, do most people get D&O coverage for a 3-4…

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likemike

in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago

Airstone, anyone use this stuff?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f96e64ca19dc-.jpg So I was down over at Lowes today and saw this stuff on sale an a neat video…extremely lightweight and easy to cut with…

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masterbuilder

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago

Pine flooring for repurposing

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9699b5c91b1-.jpg We have a few hundred square feet of pine floor, 4″ and 8.5″ planks, available for pickup immediately in Brooklyn. We repurposed several hundred…

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pitythefool

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 7 months ago

Permit for Deck off parlor with fire escape?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f11db3b3ac3f-.jpg We have run into trouble obtaining a permit for building a deck off of our parlor.  We go the landmakrs but the DOB won’t…

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Updated 13 years and 3 months ago

ownhs

in Doors 13 years and 3 months ago

Need doorstop questions for brownstone restoration

I had assumed we would use the standard little stick w rubber tip thingy attached to the baseboard. The contractor pointed out that the door…

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