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shashikanand
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
Construction Next Door and the Rights of a Homeowner
I live next door to an older building that is in the process of being rennovated. Over the past few weeks the work on…
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nadiawallace
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommending our builder, architect, and structural engineer
We are super pleased with the results of our recent partial renovation of our 100+ year old home, and just want to recommend most highly…
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sharon121
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
Need contractor/architect.
I just purchased a 2 family, fully attached house in Bklyn (basement, 1 floor apt and a duplex apt). I need a substantial amount of…
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centerslope
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Where can I buy the typical outdor gas lamp
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f0a51633b643-.jpg Hi all, we are contemplating adding a gas lamp to our brownstone (despite environmental concerns). Walking around our neighborhood in the Slope most of…
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greenwoodslope
in Landlord 13 years and 6 months ago
Apt seeker gets owner contact info from broker - What would you do?
I’m renting an apartment and dropped off several keys to different brokers nearby. I drop off a key and a sell sheet with all the…
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angiefish
in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago
Floor question
white rift & quartered vs. plain sawed – is it worth $3000 difference? Thanks!
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ktm6
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 6 months ago
looking for a chimney sweep for wood burning fireplaces
any recommendations much appreciated
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daveinbedstuy
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommending Contractor
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f0aed62edf48-.jpg I’d like to heartily recommend the contractor who did my friend’s apartment renovation in Cadman Towers. Tommy Cheung was fast, efficient, relaible and reasonably…
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centerslope
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Where can I buy the typical outdor gas lamp
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f0a51633b643-.jpg Hi all, we are contemplating adding a gas lamp to our brownstone (despite environmental concerns). Walking around our neighborhood in the Slope most of…
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slvillager
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
most efficient way to set thermostat?
we have a new burnham gas boiler and a programmable thermostat and our house is four floors plus basement. what’s the most efficent way to…
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roux42
in Decorative 13 years and 6 months ago
porcelain bathroom shelf brackets?
Hello! I am looking for porcelain bathroom shelf brackets and the mounting hardware. I found a few sets online, but they do not include the…
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roux42
in Decorative 13 years and 6 months ago
porcelain bathroom shelf brackets?
Hello! I am looking for porcelain bathroom shelf brackets and the mounting hardware. I found a few sets online, but they do not include the…
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miska212
in For Sale 13 years and 9 months ago
Marble Mantels, Trim and Ironwork For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e7e58bee4f3f-.jpg Selling two marble mantels, trim and ironwork. One of them has a clean break, which I’m told can be easily repaired. Asking $1850 for…
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floor
in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago
basement floor?
Has anyone had a concrete floor in the basement repoured and were you happy with your floor people? I am trying to make my basement…
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biggles
in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 6 months ago
living over a resturant
great artical in the 1/7/12 Sundays NYT real estate section for those dealing with the smells or the bennies of being in that situation
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architerp
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Boiler Rec
Looking for rec for a steam boiler re-piping in Bellerose, Queens. I have to drain/refill the boiler every month or so b/c the knocking is…
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thisoldhome
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 6 months ago
left over tenant no lease suing us at small claims
Hi long time reader, first time asking. I have a girl left from a group of 4 in the dulpex, who does not have her…
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davidfg
in For Sale 13 years and 6 months ago
3 free radiators
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f0a0813491a9-processed-httpslh5googleusercontentcom-Dapj1OFEAKsTwoFnlOs8HIAAAAAAAAE6Mxn8d_TO51wUs800IMG_3094JPG.jpg Hello: Would like to clear 3 radiators out of the basement of our brownstone. There are some bad photos of them here. They were…
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