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justinhomes
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 1 month ago
To paint or not to paint? That is the question.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51b2124a456b8-.jpg So I’m almost done renovating this awesome 4 story brownstone in Bed-Stuy close to Clinton Hill and I am having trouble deciding whether I…
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justinhomes
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 1 month ago
To paint or not to paint? That is the question.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51b2124a456b8-.jpg So I’m almost done renovating this awesome 4 story brownstone in Bed-Stuy close to Clinton Hill and I am having trouble deciding whether I…
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samtsegaye
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 1 month ago
Scope of Work
Hi – My wife and I are in the process of purchasing a home from a developer. The deal involves certain improvements to be made…
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elisenew
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 1 month ago
Removing Wooden Fireplace Mantel
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51b095edba1da-.jpg We have two fireplaces in our apartment, both with similar wooden mantels. We are considering removing one of them. We would appreciate help from…
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mjdvorkin
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 2 months ago
Need an estimate for the renovations of the wood brick molding framing the windows of our landmarked townhouse- any suggestions of a contractor?
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SewardWasRight
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 2 months ago
Lincrusta
The lincrusta on the wall lining our stairway is starting to crack in one place. It’s made it 120 years without cracking. On the opposite…
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SewardWasRight
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 2 months ago
Lincrusta
The lincrusta on the wall lining our stairway is starting to crack in one place. It’s made it 120 years without cracking. On the opposite…
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mjdvorkin
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 2 months ago
Need an estimate for the renovations of the wood brick molding framing the windows of our landmarked townhouse- any suggestions of a contractor?
Enter Your Question
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emilya70
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 3 months ago
Removing substance that was used to build out once working, now decorative fireplace.. What is it?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5176d02bd5e59-.jpg I wanted to tile out the interior of my very old (once working way back in the day, now decorative) fireplace. I was going…
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ktm6
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 10 months ago
Fireplace Mantel from Park Slope apartment for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5050bff7e9372-.jpg This is a carved wooden fireplace mantle for sale. Egg and dart trim, ionic columns, original mirror included. Measures 88″ high by 55″ wide. …
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krsnamara
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 4 months ago
Opening Fireplace?
Does anyone have experience with opening their fireplace in their apartment or building? What are the fire codes with this? Or taking out bricks from…
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virginiesommet
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 4 months ago
Antic Wood Mantle for Fire place for sale.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515a280f6d8a1-.jpg Hello Guys! I have one wood Fire Place Mantle for sale+mosaic tile which goes with it. This beautiful antic wood mantle is in a…
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virginiesommet
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 4 months ago
Antic Wood Mantle for Fire place for sale.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515a280f6d8a1-.jpg Hello Guys! I have one wood Fire Place Mantle for sale+mosaic tile which goes with it. This beautiful antic wood mantle is in a…
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krsnamara
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 4 months ago
Opening Fireplace?
Does anyone have experience with opening their fireplace in their apartment or building? What are the fire codes with this? Or taking out bricks from…
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ktm6
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 6 months ago
looking for a chimney sweep for wood burning fireplaces
any recommendations much appreciated
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Juno106
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 5 months ago
Chimney damage - building next door responsibility
I have a 3 story building and a 5 story condo went up next to me. They extended my fireplace chimney as per DOB guidelines…
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Juno106
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 5 months ago
Chimney damage - building next door responsibility
I have a 3 story building and a 5 story condo went up next to me. They extended my fireplace chimney as per DOB guidelines…
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mjneuwirth
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 11 months ago
DOB is requiring a 'chimney smoke test' but what is the methodology we're supposed to use and who can perform this?
We are in the process of changing the certificate of occupancy of our brownstone from a 3-family to a 1- or 2-family home after combining…
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