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bkswift
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
For Sale: Various Renovation Fixtures
For sale – various items we ended up not using during our house project. All items were never used and are in their original boxes.…
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FishieFishie
in General Discussion 10 years and 2 months ago
With selling by owner, how do you deal with multiple people?
I hope you don’t mind that I’m making this a separate question, since you were already so kind with the lengthy replies. I’m curious (i.e.…
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jcs32
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
How to control sound coming from pipes and ducts?
Hi all Sound coming from pipes are not making me sleep at night. I have tried many ways of ignoring but don’t find any solution…
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concerned100
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 2 months ago
Fixing Wood Framed (Original) Windows on a Budget
We’re just finishing up the interior renovations on our brownstone and due to budget restrictions we were only able to replace the windows in the…
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hoytdude
in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 2 months ago
Recommendations for Steam or Hydronics contractors?
We have a 3 family brownstone. Our 1950s oil boiler (feeding steam radiators) has finally sprung a leak, and we are going to replace it.…
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SoSlope
in Roofers 10 years and 2 months ago
ISO: High quality/convincing artificial wood fence
We need to replace our backyard fence and would like to replace the cedar fence with something that won’t rot but is very convincing fake…
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8104012
in Roofers 10 years and 2 months ago
Mini Split Compressor placement
Hello all I’m faced with finding the legality of placing an A/C compressor on the street side of our attached walkup coop. Is there any…
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sarahbrooklyn
in Plumbing 10 years and 2 months ago
Fire Sprinkler Inspection
Trying to figure out fire-sprinkler inspection. I have a 4 multifamily with a fire sprinkler system. I have to do the monthly checks and annual…
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janettom
in Roofers 10 years and 2 months ago
starlings nesting on cornice
Can anybody recommend a service or experienced person to bird proof our cornice? We’ve had netting placed for many years, finally had it removed and…
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williamsburgguys
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
Mantle Side Entensions (Free)
I just finished installing a new (old) mantle in the house and the old mantle came with 4 side-extension pieces (2 on each side) to…
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williamsburgguys
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
Mantle Side Entensions (Free)
I just finished installing a new (old) mantle in the house and the old mantle came with 4 side-extension pieces (2 on each side) to…
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Kateruba
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 3 months ago
Stone countertop search? looking for a partner to meet the large minimum with!
Do you have a small kitchen and are looking for stone counter-tops? I am too! I am having a lot of trouble finding any fabricator…
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FishieFishie
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation for a cheap painter?
Looking for a painter for a small job – just two rooms that are already in good shape – so my main focus is on…
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FishieFishie
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation for a cheap painter?
Looking for a painter for a small job – just two rooms that are already in good shape – so my main focus is on…
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sidewalksurfing
in Roofers 10 years and 2 months ago
Flat, VERY flat extension roof....
Hi everybody we have just finished a gut reno on a stuy heights house. Now that i’m in i’m noticing the roof of our garden…
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coopfornow
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Coop building heat solutions
Hello all Can anybody recommend a plumbing/heating systems company to troubleshoot issues in a 100 apartments coop building? I know this is a Brownstoner forum,…
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rhjmem
in Building Code 10 years and 2 months ago
Garage Question
I have garage in the lower level Basement/Cellar of my house. It is part of the house. It faces (exits into) my backyard and is…
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basmagbr
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
For Sale: Some beautiful old bricks
We have a huge amount of bricks leftover from our home renovation. $125\. Price is negotiable. Thanks, Anna
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