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hithere
in Conversion 10 years and 6 months ago
converting from 2 to 3 family
I have read how much a problem it is to convert from 2 to 3 family. I am wondering if anyone has any input about…
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cobblehillbilly
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Faux Fireplace mantle installation
Can anyone recommend someone who can install this mantle over a sealed chimney breast? Thanks.
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conners
in Environmental and Green Design 10 years and 6 months ago
Possible Buried Oil Tank in Rowhome
Looking at a rowhouse in Brooklyn. Inspector found an old fill pipe at the front of the house and said it’s possible there’s an underground…
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oldbaby
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 6 months ago
Aladdin Plumbing, Brooklyn
I’ve been using Aladdin for the past 7 years. I own a brownstone in Ft. Greene, BKLYN. These guys are top notch. Always professional and…
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nick521
in Roofing 10 years and 6 months ago
Roof hatch recommendation.
I need a roof hatch manufacture recommendation to replace my makeshift wooden one, it needs to be lockable. Any good vendors and recommendations, I am…
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samtsegaye
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
awning for front door
Hello – we are replacing our front door with double doors. My general contractor thinks that having an awning is practical for a couple of…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Hole in the wall
A tenant moved out, taking his air conditioner w/ him. New tenant is moving in but doesn’t want to buy a/c until next spring. Dilemma:…
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jmebrkr
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
fence installation recommendation
I want to put up an ordinary wood fence (the kind you can buy at home depot) on part of my property line (30 ft.…
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stickerhappy
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 6 months ago
Any suggestion on how to make a door for this opening? See photo
We just finished a new deck and it has stairs down to the basement. We’d like to find a way to do a single hinged…
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vitent640
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 6 months ago
Marble mantels
I am looking for marble mantels for a house in Fort Greene I am renovating. I am wondering if anyone in the Brownstoner community has…
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bhenton
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
plaster restoration
For anyone looking for plaster work in their brownstones, we recently had our parlor ceiling and moldings replaced by Cliff Plaster Restoration. He did a…
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steam_man
in Brownstoner 10 years and 6 months ago
New Brownstoner layout
I’m not a fan of the new Home page layout that doesn’t show the stories in list format on the Daily and Afternoon Links. Anyone…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Does anybody have experience with applying for and receiving Federal and State Historic Preservation Tax Credits? (http://nysparks.com/shpo/tax-credit-programs/documents/TaxCreditProgramsComparisonChart.pdf) I am about to start renovation a brownstone…
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guest4
in Taxes 10 years and 6 months ago
Tax appeal
I converted a 4-unit TH to single-family in 2006/2007\. When looking at the market value of later-renovated and larger single-family on the block (so they…
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jennyred
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Antique mirror restoration
Hi. Looking for a recommendation for someone to repair a large above mantel antique mirror. It is currently gold and what needs to be repaired…
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samtsegaye
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
fixing up/restoring a mirror over a mantel
Hello, We are thinking of buying a mirror to go above our mantel. The mirror is in decent shape but can use some cleaning up.…
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peaceout
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
FS: Most Amazing West Elm Desk 8 Months New
I purchased this amazing desk system in February 2015, it’s barely used. I absolutely love this piece, and searched for the ‘perfect desk’ for years.…
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peaceout
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
FS: Most Amazing West Elm Desk 8 Months New
I purchased this amazing desk system in February 2015, it’s barely used. I absolutely love this piece, and searched for the ‘perfect desk’ for years.…
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