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prlegendre
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 3 months ago
Old Brownstone Doors for sale
Doors for sale from renovated brownstone in Park Slope. Single door: 90″ x 32″ – $100 Two pocket doors: each 92″ x 28″ – $200…
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jaywhy
in Doors 10 years and 9 months ago
Recommendations for Entry Door Contractor
Hi- I live in a parlor floor apartment with its own entry door to the stoop. The door needs to be upgraded and I imagine…
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curiositykilledthecat
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 3 months ago
Vintage 1960 GE brand metal kitchen cabinets for sale
We have a set of upper and lower steel cabinets, General Electric brand, for sale. Approximately 18 linear feet, with specialty cabinets, including over the…
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curiositykilledthecat
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 3 months ago
Vintage 1960 GE brand metal kitchen cabinets for sale
We have a set of upper and lower steel cabinets, General Electric brand, for sale. Approximately 18 linear feet, with specialty cabinets, including over the…
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jjq
in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 3 months ago
Mitsubishi H2i Heat Pump Does the Job in Brooklyn
I finally pulled the trigger and installed a Mitsubishi H2i heat pump to deliver heat to two floors of my limestone (aprox 2,000 sq/ft.) The…
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bedstuyreno
in Roofers 10 years and 3 months ago
Getting rid of forced air heat
I currently have forced air gas heat and not only is it inefficient but forced air blows around dust particles. And the noise is making…
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Frudo
in Energy Efficiency 10 years and 3 months ago
Energy Audit and insulation of Manhattan Condo
Does anyone have a recommendation for a company that will do an energy audit and subsequent insulation of a condo in Manhattan? I have tried…
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mepengineer
in Roofers 10 years and 3 months ago
Property Values Decreasing?
We just received a NYC Tax Assessment DEVALUING our Brownstone by -$120,000\. I’m not sure who factors these figures but we bought our place for…
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sarah.barney
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Corner Tub / Double Apron Tub
Hello. We are renovating our home in Clinton Hill and are looking for a corner curved front (also called double apron tub). We need one…
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ixnaycb20
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Stairs/Carpentry Help
Looking for some ideas/help. My bottom stair has a hole (see pic below). I’d love some ideas on how I can fix or perhaps someone…
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ohiise
in Radiators 10 years and 3 months ago
Cast iron radiator small, $10
Cast iron steam/ hot water radiator 12″ W 25″ H 5″D. Pick up only. $10
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stickerhappy
in Landlord 10 years and 3 months ago
Changing Joint ownership of a property from joint to single ownership?
My dad and I bought a multifamily property together a number of year ago, so we jointly own it. As he has gotten older, we…
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benoit
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
New gas Stove
I was wondering is my gas pipe was up to date in NYC code . I’m in the process to install a new gas stove…
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petec
in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 3 months ago
HVAC System Design
Looking for people’s advice on the following situation. I have a 2 family (2 duplexes, plus basement) in Clinton Hill. Currently have central air split…
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nicholescott
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Moving Time Warner/Optimum/Verizon Cables Underground in Garden
As part of our renovation, we would like to move of all the unsightly Time Warner/Optimum/Verizon cables underground, preferably in a conduit. Ideally, we would…
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dianaahilton
in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago
F.A.R work-around?
We are hoping to start a brownstone renovation in Bed Stuy in the spring. We have learned we are already over our FAR. We would…
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agmcmullen
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Bedstuy condo type: red brick top 3/4, grey brick lower
I am currently in contract for a 2 BR condo in Brooklyn. It is new construction, never before lived in. As I’ve explored the neighborhood,…
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sidewalkchalk
in Roofers 11 years and 3 months ago
Roofer--Leakmaster out of business?
Does anyone know if Leakmaster, and Nick Kontzamanis, is still in business as a roofer? The previous office phone doesn’t work, he hasn’t returned an…
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phineas1976
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Casting for NYC Reality Show
Hello. We are currently casting for a new reality show and are looking for homeowners that are looking to undertake a major renovation. More info…
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steve12
in Flooring 10 years and 3 months ago
Have you heard of the stone Serpentine for flooring and wall cladding?
Architects, designers and usually think of traditional natural stones when it comes to exterior/interior flooring, driveway surfacing, wall cladding, or spa designing. Have you ever…
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