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workisfun

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Greenfield, etc

Is Greenfield necessary for in-wall low-voltage wires and data cables, like HDMI, coaxial, Ethernet, etc?

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soundhoner

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Bulkhead + Windows Recommendations?

Hi, I’m looking for two sets of recommendations if anyone has people they’d worked with. One is for a bulkhead in my back yard, I…

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lovleen.cavanagh

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Landmarks submission

Architect seeking an experienced preservationist to prepare and present a package to the local community board and Landmarks commission for a proposed rear yard extension…

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bklyn658

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

How to seal the chimney to prevent soot from entering the house?

I’m interested in sealing the chimneys inside my decorative fireplaces. Does anyone know how to do that? Or if there is another way to prevent…

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dangermouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Why/How would HPD slow a closing?

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dangermouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Why/How would HPD slow a closing?

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wtrowhouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Outdoor storage for bikes/strollers: allowed and permit needed?

I own a two family row house with a small front patio. I was considering building a small wooden storage shed to hold my tenants’…

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wtrowhouse

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Outdoor storage for bikes/strollers: allowed and permit needed?

I own a two family row house with a small front patio. I was considering building a small wooden storage shed to hold my tenants’…

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vitent640

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

For Sale: Beautiful marble fireplace mantle

It has an incredible and very unusual keystone. It is located in Clinton Hill and needs to be uninstalled by the buyer. Email me at…

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vitent640

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

For Sale: Beautiful marble fireplace mantle

It has an incredible and very unusual keystone. It is located in Clinton Hill and needs to be uninstalled by the buyer. Email me at…

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katdov

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Extorted by plumber - Update

In advance, thanks everyone for your advice on previous post. So the story continues – the tenant is in the apartment and the radiators are…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

reupjosh

in Exteriors 9 years and 4 months ago

Concrete specialist needed for outside stoop / porch.

Looking for recommendations on a concrete specialist. My home has a concrete porch on the front of the building connected to the stoop. It needs…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

stuyheights

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

FOR SALE - Restoration Hardware FOUCAULT'S ORB CHANDELIER

https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod690052&categoryId=cat5700030 Listed for $1295.00 In very good condition, wrapped in bubble paper. Never used. First $500 takes it.

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stuyheights

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

FOR SALE - Restoration Hardware FOUCAULT'S ORB CHANDELIER

https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod690052&categoryId=cat5700030 Listed for $1295.00 In very good condition, wrapped in bubble paper. Never used. First $500 takes it.

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jonathanaaronkaye

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Fireplace Mantel

If anyone is planning a renovation and no longer in need of their original marble fireplace mantel, please contact me as I’m looking to buy…

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starfish11040

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Need painter rec - nothing fancy

I need to have a studio apartment painted for rental. Looking for inexpensive but decent and reliable painter. Should take maybe two full days (if…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

homely

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

For Sale: Victorian Iron Window Guard

I have one iron window guard. For details, email: jakarr216@gmail.com [Ironbars – 1](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Cr93:ironbars1.jpg.jpg) [Ironbars – 2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:b39x:ironbars2.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

anonCH

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

Convert garage/former stable to usable space?

We want to know how we could legally convert a garage, which is behind our semi attached house to usable space. We could use it…

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dmdesmond

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

task rabbit or other hourly price handyman work?

Has anyone used task rabbit or another online service to book handymen at a set hourly price? I see that they do small electrical and…

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Updated 9 years and 4 months ago

stevecym

in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago

FREE Two 1 1/4 inch Danfoss Thermostatic Radiator Valves & 1 Control Unit

I have two 1 1/4″ Danfoss STRAIGHT control valves and 1 control unit. These are for 2 pipe systems. These are free to the first…

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