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emilycgbk
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
New shelving unit for sale
We got a great floor-to-ceiling, full wall cabinet/shelving unit from Modern Shelving; but the dimensions (14 ft. w x 10 ft. h x 20 in.…
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riversnoop
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Cast iron exterior handrail and inserts for balustrades
Have old cast iron balustrades 19 of them. 28-1/2 inches long. By 6 inches wide Have two (2) old cast iron handrails. 58 inches long.…
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backeast
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Dryer Vent Line Cleaning
Can anyone recommend someone to clean out and possibly troubleshoot a dryer vent line? Can a handyperson do this, or is it more specialized? My…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
asbestos recommendation
need an asbestos inspector recommendation; very small job; opening up one wall which needs header; thank you. terryhoppy@gmail.com
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Good place to check out window brands?
I’m in Brooklyn, can anyone suggest a few good local places to check out and talk to someone about window types and brands? Probably looking…
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douglasmix
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 4 months ago
Need to replace 1938 coop lobby/hallway windows
Hi, Brownstoners, We’re a six-story coop built in 1938 looking to replace our fireproof lobby and hallway windows, which are about 5′ x 6′ and…
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artaylor84
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Bathroom renovation
Hello all, We are planning to renovate our bathroom next week. We have been renovating our house as a part of my kid’s first birthday…
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fillupsphamily
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Looking for subcontractors
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chiron.nyc
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen/Bath renovation
Going to begin a kitchen/bath renovation and would like to use a Bklyn contractor. Considering one that I’ve met with but before I commit, I’d…
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ddavey
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Contractor
Could anyone rec a contractor to refinish floors and install a bathroom and kitchen? (In Harlem!). Thank you!!
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brooklynchic
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Contractor MIA
The contractor I hired to do work on my house is dragging his fee t on completing the project. He has gone MIA and is…
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zhoushi
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Duplex brownstone w Single Gas Heater - Heat not circulating in some rooms
Hi. I have a two unit brownstone with a duplex over a duplex; have a gas-heater which heats water, and circulates through copper pipes all…
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brooklyntoqueens
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
NO AirBandB rider on a tenant's lease
Has anyone added any wording on a lease prohibiting a tenant to sublet by using short term websites? If anyone has a suggestion on the…
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mesharc
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Soundproofingsolution(s) wanted
I have a 2-family brownstone in Bedford Styvesant that has serious noise problems between apartments. I would like to hear from anybody who actually solved…
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accorsi
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Photos of Brownstone Overmantel Mirror for sale
Here are the photos for the Overmantel mirror from the Ft. Greene house demolished in the 1970s. [DSCN5414](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:KCFK:dscn5414.jpg.jpg) [DSCN5418](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:7GJv:dscn5418.jpg.jpg) [DSCN5419](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:xZMv:dscn5419.jpg.jpg) [DSCN5422](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:T1YV:dscn5422.jpg.jpg)
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mr.-michael
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Removing a fireplace mantel
Anyone have any tips on removing a fireplace mantel from a home? I’d like to keep it intact
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bandagtire
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
HELOC financing: We have substantial equity in our two-family brownstone in Clin
ton Hill. Looking for a lender that is somewhat flexible on loan to value ratios. Anyone have any suggestions.
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idreamoftile
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Boerum Hill Renovation Thoughts
Looking for opinions from people who had a complete renovation. Looking for opinions on your experience setting up a smart home. Good experience or bad?…
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