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simonelaube
in Architectural Salvage 11 months ago
Antique Brownstone Window Casings for Sale
7 antique window casings for sale. See Facebook posting for pictures and more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/18jVFDfqe5/
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aanunkor
in General Discussion 11 months ago
Ikea Runnen Installed over Steel Bar Grating Deck?
Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky, so I’m thinking of…
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bkswift
in General Discussion 1 year ago
Front door maintenance
Hi Brownstoners! Our wood front doors are starting to show their age and need to be cleaned up and re-stained & varnished. Does anyone have…
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john.sterling
in Garden 1 year ago
Renovating the backyard in a Brooklyn Brownstone
Hi Looking any recommendations of contractors to renovate a well kept backyard. We want to remove the current setup which has pebbles arranged in a…
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umanish
in General Discussion 1 year ago
Critter in inaccessible dropped ceiling
Looking for any recommendations / advice on who to call for a critter in an inaccessible drop down ceiling. Given that there is no access,…
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rclnz
in Insurance 1 year ago
National Safety and Risk (NATSR) Home inspection
I just received an unsolicited email and missed call from NATSR detailing that my insurance carrier has asked them to complete an inspection on our…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 1 year ago
Hatch Repair
I recently repaired the concrete at the front of my brownstone in hopes that it would help with water coming into my basement. While it…
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CGDad
in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago
raising ceiling into cockloft
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c5b1efa0d91-.jpg Hi all – My youngest (of 3) children has the short end of the stick in our townhouse, sleeping in the smallest 7’x10′ room…
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designbrooklyn
in General Discussion 1 year ago
Cleaning services
Can anyone please recommend a reliable cleaning person to clean our house in Clinton Hill once a week? English or Spanish ok. Thank you
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dfreed1
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Forum Activity
Have been in the Brownstone Community for some years. It seems to me that since the change to the new format there are a lot…
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850mph
in General Discussion 1 year and 1 month ago
Still Cant Post From Samsung Phone or Mac Mini
Headline says it all
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huesos
in Heating and Cooling 1 year and 1 month ago
Gas Boiler Service Company?
We’re looking for a gas boiler service company that can handle emergency repair calls within a reasonable period of time in downtown BK. Any recommendations…
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lucasosso
in General Discussion 1 year ago
Lead paint testing
Can anyone recommend an EPA certified lead paint testing contractor for the new lead paint requirements?
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allisoncon
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Floor contractors?
Hoping to get floors refinished and some inlaid woodwork repaired in a brownstone co-op before moving in. I’m looking for recommendations for floor contractors. TIA!
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edtvg
in Home Buying 1 year ago
Inspector
I want to provide the highest reccomendation for Steve Cymbalsky. His company is Brownstone Home Inspection LLC. I’ve used Steve on two seperate occasions to…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 1 year and 1 month ago
Appliance Repair Technician Recommendation
i have used this Pablo at Late Appliance Repair three times in the past to: 1. replace the “dogs” in my washer drum, 2. replace…
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opoddubnaya.bootsoft
in Chimney and Fireplace 1 year and 1 month ago
In search of ceramic european style wood burning stove
Our house has several grandfathered wood burning fireplaces. They are assumed functional. However: the central chimney has 2 fireplaces, one is closed up, just decorative,…
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kwar
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Slate tiles
Hi, I need to get the slate (?) tiles near/below the roof of our brownstone fixed, but don’t even know where to begin. Who does…
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sphil305
in Real Estate - General 1 year and 1 month ago
Will the DeNova Detect 2-in-1 Natural Gas & CO Detector comply with NYC\'s Local Law 157?
Hey everyone, I’m looking to comply with New York City’s Local Law 157, which requires the installation of natural gas detectors in residences with gas…
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