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erinelix
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Baby gates for interior stairs
We live in a typical brownstone with old stairs and need to baby proof ASAP – my 10 month old has already figured out how…
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Red Cedar
Hello, can anyone recommend a red cedar supplier (for fence) in Brooklyn. Thank you!
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starfish11040
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
How do I bring my property up to fire code requirements?
I have a 10 unit residential brownstone. Does a plumber simply certify that the sprinkler system is properly working? Or is there more to it?…
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erinelix
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Baby gates for interior stairs
We live in a typical brownstone with old stairs and need to baby proof ASAP – my 10 month old has already figured out how…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Painting basement concrete floor
I have searched the forum and now I’m a bit confused. Our house has carpet over unpainted concrete floor. I want to rip up the…
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stickerhappy
in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 8 months ago
Anyone use slate for countertops?
There are a few slate dealers (mostly VT) that sell slate for countertops and have some really nice photos- plus Houzz also has plenty of…
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Landlord1
in Renovation 9 years and 8 months ago
Architect needed for a full renovation
I have a budget for 300k-350 k to renovate a small townhouse. Des anybody know an architect who would be willing to help us.? Please…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Replacement of old cracked sewer line not covered by Brownstone Agency
We had huge sewage backup into our ground floor bathroom because old clay pipe without trap was cracked. Brownstone Agency does NOT cover new sewage…
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starfish11040
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
How do I bring my property up to fire code requirements?
I have a 10 unit residential brownstone. Does a plumber simply certify that the sprinkler system is properly working? Or is there more to it?…
0
stickerhappy
in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 8 months ago
Anyone use slate for countertops?
There are a few slate dealers (mostly VT) that sell slate for countertops and have some really nice photos- plus Houzz also has plenty of…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
need some advice
I appreciate it if you can provide advice. I am opening up walls on the top floor; putting in a header on one which is…
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homely
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Handyman Emilio -- Buyer Beware
Want to save others the hassle, time and expense. I found him on this site (there’s another negative review on a thread elsewhere but it’s…
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homely
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Handyman Emilio -- Buyer Beware
Want to save others the hassle, time and expense. I found him on this site (there’s another negative review on a thread elsewhere but it’s…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
need some advice
I appreciate it if you can provide advice. I am opening up walls on the top floor; putting in a header on one which is…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
On the DOB website under Job Filings, who provides the "Estimated Total Cost" ?
The DOB or the Contractor??
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Vermont slate in stoop area?
I’d like to install Vermont slate as the flooring for my brownstone’s front stoop patio area. Our contractor advises against it, saying that it’ll crack…
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pstrychf212
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Day Care in Bed Stuy
This may not be the correct place to post but I visit Brownstoner daily so… Recently purchased and moved to Bed Stuy and are looking…
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