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jlindy
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
Anyone want a free radiator?
In Carroll Gardens, near Woodhull/2nd Place and Henry Street. Small, about 20 inches in the longest dimension.
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eric3872
in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago
PLP Electric Account
My two family house has three separate electric meters. There are two residential accouts for the two apartments and one small commerical account (PLP) for…
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11231
in Appliances 13 years and 5 months ago
Stackable or side-by-side washer and dryer better?
Will do full size either way. Is stackable worth the space saving? Harder to transfer clothes to dryer? mildew issues? Thanks for any info.
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JMT
in Utilities 13 years and 5 months ago
Gas Meters in Two-Family House
We own a two-family, living in one unit and renting out the other. Gas is included in the rent we charge. We have two gas…
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miltonmama
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Hallway entry wall? Should it stay or should it go?
My husband and I purchased a landmark brownstone in greenpoint. The townhouse is narrow and measures 17″ wide. My husband beleives we should take down…
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dnk
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago
Brown water. Not good.
Hi all, Our water has turned brown. Any ideas why? Nothing seems amiss witht he pipes. Last year we did a major renovation which…
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iranyc
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
replacing base moulding
We’d like to replace the base moulding in our brownstone’s hallway and staircase. The moulding around some of our windows as well. Are there companies…
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cheryl112
in Family and Parenting 13 years and 6 months ago
Seeking advice - buying into family brownstone
My husband’s family owns a wonderful brownstone, and we rent the bottom floor. We are now exploring buying into the brownstone and taking over another…
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SewardWasRight
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
Source for Lift Off Door Hinges?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f300f2674daf-.jpg Hi all, I bought two doors at BIG yesterday that have the lift off hinges on the doors – but they were missing their…
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Johanna
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 5 months ago
Basement clean out, trash removal recommendations?
I’m looking for a recommendation from someone for a small basement clean out job. It looks like a two guy job bagging some trash and hauling…
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ireneee
in Building Code 13 years and 5 months ago
Certificate of occupancy question
I am purchasing a building in brooklyn that has a c of o from 1950\. On it it lists a store and one family on…
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nyflicka
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Library or Loft Ladder
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f303984cdcc5-processed-httpwwwlittle-ladderscomwp-contentuploads201103Library-Ladder-Photojpg.jpg Hi There, We want to find a library or loft-type ladder for getting up into a loft storage area of our new apartment. It…
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ezzie1
in Garden 13 years and 5 months ago
Can anyone give me a source for a wooden garbage can shed? Thanks
I see many wooden garbage can sheds or bins but haven’t been able to find them for sale. Any advice?
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TracyT
in Metalwork 13 years and 5 months ago
iron fence painter?
Our iron fence and gate needs a thorough scraping and repainting. I’ve seen good work and pretty sloppy work out there. Can anyone recommend someone…
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callalily
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 5 months ago
Roller shades for tall parlor windows?
Anyone know a source for inexpensive roller shades that are reasonably reliable? The ones we buy at Home Depot stop turning after a while. Could…
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nyflicka
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Library or Loft Ladder
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f303984cdcc5-processed-httpwwwlittle-ladderscomwp-contentuploads201103Library-Ladder-Photojpg.jpg Hi There, We want to find a library or loft-type ladder for getting up into a loft storage area of our new apartment. It…
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rebox
in Taxes 13 years and 5 months ago
TAX CHALLENGE HELP
Does anyone know of anyone, or a company, that handles challenges to assessments/market value. In other cities, like Chicago, there is an entire industry of…
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bk_bstoner1
in Inspection 13 years and 5 months ago
Elevated Lead & Dept. of Health
Hi everyone, One of my children’s lead test level came back slightly elevated. My pediatrician isn’t overly concerned since the level wasn’t very much above…
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miltonmama
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Hallway entry wall? Should it stay or should it go?
My husband and I purchased a landmark brownstone in greenpoint. The townhouse is narrow and measures 17″ wide. My husband beleives we should take down…
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tyronem
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
NHS of East Flatbush Home Maintenance Training and Repair Course: Any photos out there?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3014249312e-.jpg Greetings, I know some of you have taken the Home Maintenance and Repair Course hosted by NHS of East Flatbush. Any of you have…
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