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swngnmonk
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 5 months ago
Venting bathroom on the top floor
So I’m about to renovate my bathroom, and one of the issues I’d like to deal with is venting. Currently, there’s no vent in the…
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brooklynmaterials
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 4 months ago
Wood reclaimed from old bowling alley lanes - for counter, table, desk, bar, etc.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f673bc3e7a30-.jpg We have a few pieces left so posting one last time… Salvaged sections of old bowling lane floor from a closed down bowling alley…
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jjq
in Building Code 13 years and 4 months ago
PLG Legal Two-Families w/Basement Apartment
My wife and I are looking for a two-family with a legally-zoned basement apartment in PLG. Now, the zoning and legal use laws are…
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terryhoppy
in Doors & Windows 14 years ago
IN NEED OF INTERIOR WINDOW SHUTTERS
IN NEED OF INTERIOR WINDOW SHUTTER – 43″ HIGH 8″ WIDE
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CHM
in Roofers 13 years and 5 months ago
Need repair work for our crown molding on brownstone facade
I think it’s called the crown on a brownstone – it’s the decorative molding piece right under the roof. A squirrel somehow found its way…
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nodnyc
in Masonry 13 years and 5 months ago
Fallen Lintel
Last night the lintel from the center of the window on the top floor of my (painted brick) townhouse just fell off and crashed to…
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Gobbaloon
in Insurance 13 years and 5 months ago
Exterior Work and Insurance
I need to get exterior work done on our 4-storey building. But I’m terrified that someone will fall off (or drop something off) either the…
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nintzk
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 5 months ago
Skim Coating...cost and recommendations
Im looking to have an approximately 700-800 sq. ft. apartment skim coated. This is going to be an apartment for rent, so I do not…
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57spring
in Construction 13 years and 5 months ago
Suggestions/Cost for filling in concrete trench
We recently upgraded our Con Ed electrical lines and were left with a rectangular trench in the concrete patio in front of our house in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Skylight replacement, roof deck repairs and door replacement
Hi, We need to replace a couple of skylights and have some work done on the roof deck around these skylights. Also, need the door…
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flipnbrooklyn
in Landscaping 13 years and 5 months ago
Professional Landscaping: Worth It or Not?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f651d48951ee-.jpg Hi Fellow Brownstoners, My wife and I have been contemplating on whether should have our private patio fixed & designed by a professional landscaper. …
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r-squared
in Roofers 13 years and 5 months ago
Seeking a top Victorian roofer / contractor
Hello I’m looking at a house in Victorian flatbush. It seems in very good condition as far as I can tell, but I’m no expert…
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dancingirl
in Flooring 13 years and 5 months ago
Painted/Glazed Pine Floors
Has anyone painted or glazed their pine floors? I have see some technique where it looks like a sheer color and you can still see…
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josh moynahan
in Furniture 13 years and 5 months ago
CHURCH PEW FOR SALE
we have a church pew for sale – ask is $200. It is dark wood and about 5.5′ long. If it makes any difference, it may…
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josh moynahan
in Furniture 13 years and 5 months ago
CHURCH PEW FOR SALE
we have a church pew for sale – ask is $200. It is dark wood and about 5.5′ long. If it makes any difference, it may…
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crownhites
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Looking for Structural Engineer
Looking for a structural engineer to inspect Brooklyn home. Kindly refer any licensed company/individual that you have used and found to provide excellent service. Thanks much…info…
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Aussie
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 5 months ago
DOB Building Inspector Mistake
My tenant received a visit from the DOB building inspector the other day after a concerned citizen reported that there was no fire escape on…
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g2bdon
in Expeditors 13 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for Expeditor
Can anyone recommend a reliable expeditor in Brooklyn for the purpose of obtaining a Letter of No-Objection from the Dept of Buildings for a 2…
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