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katerina
in Flooring 10 years and 6 months ago
Seeking advice on replacing oak floors
Hi all- My husband and I are buying our first home, a 900-sq ft apartment in a very old building that was renovated in 1984\.…
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Franklin&Oak
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years and 4 months ago
Trim Carpenter Needed for New Window Casings, Door Trim, etc
Hello, Could anyone recommend a good trim carpenter? We are looking to replace casings on several old windows as well as trim on interior door…
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brooklyn703
in Other 10 years and 4 months ago
How do you dismantle the condo structure
I purchased a 3 unit building….that was actually three condos. So I own all the condos of the building and control the condo board etc.…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Cost to replace toilet? Being quoted $250/per...is that average?
For labor, not the parts. Just making sure this is average. Any opinions?
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8104012
in Doors 10 years and 4 months ago
Our Doors are F'd
We are an 8 family, 4 floor walkup woodframe coop in North Brooklyn. The house is OLD. A big frustration is our entry doors. They…
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8104012
in Doors 10 years and 4 months ago
Our Doors are F'd
We are an 8 family, 4 floor walkup woodframe coop in North Brooklyn. The house is OLD. A big frustration is our entry doors. They…
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8104012
in Doors 10 years and 4 months ago
Our Doors are F'd
We are an 8 family, 4 floor walkup woodframe coop in North Brooklyn. The house is OLD. A big frustration is our entry doors. They…
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mykonos
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Chimney in Brooklyn brownstone
Need your help please. The 1889 brownstone I’m buying in Brooklyn (full gut renovation by the seller) has two working fireplaces with UNLINED chimney flues.These…
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asimplenoise
in Locksmith and Security 10 years and 4 months ago
entry door lock/hardware questions
I’ve done some research on the forums, but wanted a newer take from folks on this topic…. Our 2 panel ‘historic’ entry doors have a…
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czs
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 4 months ago
Please help me identify this type of fence
I am looking to identify the type of fencing in the picture below. It’s about 4 feet high with a clover / rose / cross…
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erfurt
in General Discussion 10 years and 4 months ago
Removing a tub in a studio?
Hi Brownstoners, I live in a co-op studio in Kensington, and the bathroom is pretty cramped. I’m considering remodeling the bathroom, and I was wondering…
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milfordprewitt
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Antique Mahogany Entrance Doors
2 Solid Antique Mahogany Entrance doors. Perfect for a brownstone. Asking price: $725. Width: 28″ each Height: 112.5″ Thickness: 2″
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milfordprewitt
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Antique Mahogany Entrance Doors
2 Solid Antique Mahogany Entrance doors. Perfect for a brownstone. Asking price: $725. Width: 28″ each Height: 112.5″ Thickness: 2″
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milfordprewitt
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Antique Mahogany Entrance Doors
2 Solid Antique Mahogany Entrance doors. Perfect for a brownstone. Asking price: $725. Width: 28″ each Height: 112.5″ Thickness: 2″
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bryan123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 4 months ago
Antique Cast Iron Stove- original from an 1890 Park Slope Brownstone!!
We are selling this amazing antique stove, which looks like it comes from a museum. It has been in this North Park Slope Brownstone since…
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asimplenoise
in Locksmith and Security 10 years and 4 months ago
entry door lock/hardware questions
I’ve done some research on the forums, but wanted a newer take from folks on this topic…. Our 2 panel ‘historic’ entry doors have a…
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brown2013
in Conversion 10 years and 4 months ago
as-built drawings for Certificate of Occupancy conversion
I’m changing the Certificate of Occupancy on my brownstone from a 1-family to a 2-family. As we are preparing the as-built drawings, we have discovered…
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michellefk
in Roofers 10 years and 4 months ago
Cork Floor Installer Recommendation
Can anyone recommend a decent cork floor installer? This is for a basement installation. Cork planks are bought, just need help with the installation.
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