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homely
in Exteriors 9 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone scratch coat curing question.
So I know the final scratch coat should cure for 4 to 6 weeks before the brownstone-colored layer is added. But what if the area…
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michelle-etwaroo
in Renovation 9 years and 7 months ago
Adding a Steel Deck of Parlor Floor - Fire Escape 3 Family MDL 53
Looking for an architect with the following experience. I would like to remove fire escape from parlor floor of a 3 family house and add…
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nick521
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
White Countertop available-Perfect for an Island
I have a kitchen island countertop available for sale. Slab is white quartz, 37.5“x50”x13″ thick, $400.00 OBO, pick-up only… [DSC_0750b](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:v7Mb:dsc_0750b.jpg.jpg) [DSC_0744b](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:DZpI:dsc_0744b.jpg.jpg)
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nick521
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
White Countertop available-Perfect for an Island
I have a kitchen island countertop available for sale. Slab is white quartz, 37.5“x50”x13″ thick, $400.00 OBO, pick-up only… [DSC_0750b](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:v7Mb:dsc_0750b.jpg.jpg) [DSC_0744b](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:DZpI:dsc_0744b.jpg.jpg)
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Sunny
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Mortgage Broker
We just did a cash out refinance for a three family rental property with Vanessa Thatcher at Atlantic Home Capital and I would totally recommend…
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Sunny
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Mortgage Broker
We just did a cash out refinance for a three family rental property with Vanessa Thatcher at Atlantic Home Capital and I would totally recommend…
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rene
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
For Sale - Standard Sanitary Cast Iron Bath x2 - Pembroke Neo Classic 1937
Standard Sanitary Mfg Co, cast iron bath. Made in Louisville. Dated 4/15/37 Have two for sale, exactly the same Very good condition (although covered in…
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rene
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
For Sale - Standard Sanitary Cast Iron Bath x2 - Pembroke Neo Classic 1937
Standard Sanitary Mfg Co, cast iron bath. Made in Louisville. Dated 4/15/37 Have two for sale, exactly the same Very good condition (although covered in…
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 9 years and 7 months ago
where to find proposed plans for a site?
Are there more public plans available at the DOB than what’s visible on BIS? Where do I go – any tips?
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Handyman Needed
Hello Brownstoner! Its been a while since my last post and after searching the forum, I seem to be coming up empty handed. Does anyone…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Handyman Needed
Hello Brownstoner! Its been a while since my last post and after searching the forum, I seem to be coming up empty handed. Does anyone…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Steel and glass doors
We are planning to renovate our ground floor and want to let in a lot more light from the garden into the living space, we…
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jose-d
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Builder's risk policy
Hi we are buying a brownstone that would require a complete renovation (not gut)and were told that we need to get builder’s risk policy insurance…
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starfish11040
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
need rec for monthly sprinkler inspection
I need someone trustworthy with a reasonable fee to perform the required monthly inspection of the fire sprinkler system. Any recs?
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lorascelsi7
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
fire codes/removal of a fire escape landing
HI! This is my first post. We are brand new first time home owners of a 1903 three story fixer-upper. Can anyone please recommend someone…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
On the DOB website under Job Filings, who provides the "Estimated Total Cost" ?
The DOB or the Contractor??
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no-permitz
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Where/how to sell old door?
I got an old front door that turns out to be the wrong size. I paid $850 for it, including restoring it. Any ideas where…
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dmdesmond
in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago
Moving a sink
The kitchen in our new place has a very strange layout with nearly all of the windows covered by appliances, because, you know, God forbid…
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