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Landlord1

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago

Wood cabinet door repair - need reference

I need some handyman/contractor who could repair the cabinet door of our living room door cabinet that was damaged by our alarm company.  The repairs…

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BrooklynBison

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 5 months ago

Redoing Wooden Frame House Facade

I am looking to renovate the facade (front and back )of my brick bottom/wooden frame house in Brooklyn.?? I currently have asphalt shingle siding 0n…

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hakan

in For Sale 13 years and 5 months ago

Kohler Escale 48

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f44c39bd785e-.jpg I have 2 unopened box Kohler Escale?? 48″ vanity with cutout for K-19034-1\. Item can picked up from Shepsheadbay Brooklyn.. Anyone interested in please…

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Kateruba

in Fencing 13 years and 5 months ago

Fence post placement regulations - inside or outside?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f46a72dc9900-.jpg I am in the beginning stages of building a fence, something like this picture,  where the planks are horizonal over the posts. Two people…

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onefineday

in Taxes 13 years and 5 months ago

Any Experience Changing Tax Class of Brownstone?

I was wondering if anyone has ever changed the tax class of their brownstone.  Would love to hear about anyone’s experience getting this done.  We…

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SewardWasRight

in Radiators 13 years and 5 months ago

Looking for a BIG Steam Radiator

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f467638196eb-.jpg Hi brownstoners, I am looking for one last radiator to make my place completely toasty and, overall, balance my heating system – a pretty big…

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slvillager

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 5 months ago

jj byrne playground renovation

hi brownstoners, does anyone have the scoop on when the jj byrne playground will reopen? it looks nearly done. thanks in advance!

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slvillager

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 5 months ago

jj byrne playground renovation

hi brownstoners, does anyone have the scoop on when the jj byrne playground will reopen? it looks nearly done. thanks in advance!

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ari11210

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 5 months ago

Recommedations for an affordable staging service to stage an empty apt for sale?

Hello, can anyone recommend a staging service to stage an totally empty apt (no furniture), for sale? Looking for something affordable. Does Ikea have a…

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BrooklynBison

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 5 months ago

Redoing Wooden Frame House Facade

I am looking to renovate the facade (front and back )of my brick bottom/wooden frame house in Brooklyn.?? I currently have asphalt shingle siding 0n…

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Augustiner

in Flooring 13 years and 5 months ago

rehau raupanel radiant heat

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4556ef401a9-.png Does anyone know where I can buy Rehau Raupanel? It looks like the best radiant subflooring solution to me

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brooklynmaterials

in Furniture 13 years and 5 months ago

Library card catalog cabinet for sale- lots of drawers, great shape, micromanage your stuff!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4524da0f1f6-.jpg We purchased a bunch of these, but now realized we don’t have room for them all. Removed from a library in Manhattan. $500 for…

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CGmodern

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago

leaky toilet base

the base of our 4 year old Toto toilet is leaking…not a ton, just a few tablespoons or so from one side of the toilet.…

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murphybeds

in Decorative 13 years and 5 months ago

Murphy Beds

I think to buy Murphy beds for my apartments… Pls Suggest me the Comfort murphy beds….

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mdominic

in Construction 13 years and 5 months ago

After a Huge Flood From Above...

My wife and I own a pre-war co-op and we had a huge flood from above. The water came through both bathrooms and part of…

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sp303

in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 5 months ago

Condensation around open masonry?

Hello, We have a fireplace on our first floor that runs up through the second floor and releases right above.  The chimney was recently reflashed…

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BeatingUpwind

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago

Where Can I Find Salvaged or Repro Stoop Railing?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f40ef64ba37a-.jpg My partner and I are rehabbing a brownstone shell in Harlem. After nearly a year, we’re almost done. We’re trying to put the façade…

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meglmt

in Furniture 13 years and 5 months ago

Distressing Furniture

I have a piece of unpainted furniture that I would like to finally have finished.  I’m looking for the distressed look.   Can anyone recommend…

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illfigure

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 5 months ago

Installing a door to outdoor balcony

Hi, I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can install a door. We have a third floor metal balcony with a spiral staircase…

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sarahbrooklyn

in Mortgage 13 years and 5 months ago

Home Equity Loan

We are trying to find a great home equity loan. Anyone done one in the last year? Anyone get more than 80%? Seems like the…

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