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vngriwvly
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Skylights
Hi, I’m putting in a few small skylights into a project. I would like to use an all-glass pyramid shaped light. I’ve been seeing a…
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dmdesmond
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Sidewalk referral -landmark
I have had a hard time finding someone to do our concrete sidewalk in a landmark neighborhood. I was going to go with WP Bluestone…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Sheer Curtains for Exterior Brownstone Doors?
Hi Brownstoners, Any ideas were to buy those pretty sheer curtains for exterior doors? Thanks!
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irozhko
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Design Build Firm VS. Separate Architect & GC?
We are in the process of closing on a 4 story + cellar Bed Sty non landmark brownstone. The house does not need a gut…
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woodchip
in Home Buying 12 years ago
NYC Commissioner of Social Services mortgage on ACRIS?
Was looking up a property on ACRIS and saw that the (apparent) owner took out a “mortgage” in the amount of $200,000 from NYC COMMISSIONER…
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salcovarrubias
in Exteriors 8 years and 9 months ago
Tree Removal in Brooklyn
Hello. I need a very large tree removed. I was quoted a price of $6,000 and it seems a bit high, though the person is…
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sleestack
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Seeking bluestone installer recommendation
We’re looking for someone to demolish our existing concrete areaway and install new bluestone. I would be grateful for any recommendations the community can provide.…
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HomeSweetstuy
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
It's getting hot in here/ question re split duct repair
About 7 years ago the highly brownstoner recommended ac contractor exp air installed also,aris system. EXp is out of business and no one seems to…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
How much can I charge for rent
Any idea on how much I could rent a 10’x8′ room in sunset park Brooklyn? All utilities will be paid for along with full use…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Water from neighbor´s roof comes down onto our backyard.
Our neighbor´s downspout goes directly into our back yard. When it rains, the water from his roof comes in hard and heavy. We have only…
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berenice
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Grinding & Polishing Porcelain Tile Floor Lippage
I have a recently-installed kitchen floor made of 1″ porcelain hex tile that has significant lippage and overall unevenness throughout. The tile is 1/4″ thick…
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namahs
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Backyard drainage to ground issue
We have a drainage in our backyard that is 2 ft away from our house. Our backyard is fairly large at 25sq ft, mostly concrete.…
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mediamaven56
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Eric Lee of Sowae Corp/ Any short sale realtors?
Hello Brownstoners, Has anyone worked with Eric Lee of Sowae Corp? I’m seeing his name attached to quite a few short sale properties in Bed…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Do I need to add drainage when Limestone/Flagstone my back yard?
My backyard is currently all dirt and grass. I am planning to lay down limestone or flagstone to about 70% of the yard. Does anyone…
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mksaintonge
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Art Nuevo Dresser For Sale
Gorgeous Art Nuevo Dresser for sale. Asking $500.00 or *BEST OFFER*. I purchased it in 1992 at the Open Air Flea Market that used to…
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HomeSweetstuy
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Converting Semi-Scary Basement into a Semi-Finished Basement
We would like to semi Finish our basement. We currently have a concrete rough hewn floor and would like it smoothed out, painted or otherwise…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Toilet bowl installed in powder room with hardwood floors
What is the general consensus on installing a toilet bowl directly on a hardwood floor? I seem to be getting a lot of conflicting information…
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rustic ,industrial pine wood shelves for sale
if you into rustic or industrial decor i have lots of beams that might be turned into shelves. size will be cut to order. it…
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