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wtrowhouse
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Schnall Redux
I realize this topic comes up every couple of months but a lot of the posts have been helpful. With Schnall, we had a relatively…
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david-lewis
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 3 months ago
Heat and Gas bill during winter
Hi, we recently purchased our first brownstone and are in the process of remodeling. We are still in the first few phases so no one…
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kms_bkyn
in Bath & Kitchen 8 years and 3 months ago
Good place to look at and purchase kitchen cabinets?
We are starting to plan for a kitchen renovation, including all new cabinets. We know about Ikea, Lowe’s, and Home Depot, but are interested in…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Kitchen cabinets - plywood doors?
Hi everybody, This is a bit of a follow up to the cabinet shopping previous posts by others. We are looking for quality cabinets without…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Kitchen cabinets - plywood doors?
Hi everybody, This is a bit of a follow up to the cabinet shopping previous posts by others. We are looking for quality cabinets without…
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ko.michele
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Appointment with one company, tech from a different company shows up?
I contacted a highly rated company listed in the Brownstoner Services section and set up an appointment. When the guy was a little late I…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Burnham Alpine gas hi energy efficient boiler haywire: specialists out there?
In 2010 installed a hi energy efficient boiler attached to a hot water tank that heats my entire 3 floor building. Lately it has been…
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Architect for plans/DOB submissions?
Any recommendations for architects that could work on plans for a DOB submission? No fancy design work, although the work will involve installing a new…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stair repair desperately needed in our 1890's Brownstone! Any recommendations?
We LOVE our old creaky staircase from the 1890s but its now time to fix the broken parts, currently under thick carpet… Can anyone recommend…
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vitent640
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Architectural Doors for Sale
I am selling a number of beautiful doors. Pictures of some of them are attached. Email me for dimensions and prices at ckt83170 at yahoo…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Sprinkler system
I need a sprinkler system installed in a 3-story building. Any recommendations?
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Arkady
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Sprinkler system
I need a sprinkler system installed in a 3-story building. Any recommendations?
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BedStuyGuy
in Renovation 8 years and 3 months ago
FS: Architectural Salvage from a Brownstone Building
Pls see pics and get in touch asap. If interested, pls specify which pieces. Or you can have the whole lot for a good deal.…
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madstuy
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
I live in Bed Stuy and my property taxes are going up by over 3K this year. I as
ked my neighbor and hers were only going up by $1,100. Looking at the nyc dept of finance map of my block, I see that…
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casacleo
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Trees & Sidewalks program for sidewalk repair
Last spring we received a notice of violation for the bluestone sidewalk outside our house. Because at least some of the damage was caused by…
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anne_nyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
ISO Recs for Metal Worker to Make Coal Shoot Cover with Dryer Vent
Hi! I would love to get recommendations for an iron worker to create a coal shoot cover with a dryer vent. This project will also…
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ko.michele
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Appointment with one company, tech from a different company shows up?
I contacted a highly rated company listed in the Brownstoner Services section and set up an appointment. When the guy was a little late I…
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madstuy
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
I live in Bed Stuy and my property taxes are going up by over 3K this year. I as
ked my neighbor and hers were only going up by $1,100. Looking at the nyc dept of finance map of my block, I see that…
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