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joesalem
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Shutters
Oak shutters for 2 Windows , stripped and sanded . 4 are 31 x 16 3/4 and 4 are 29 3/4 x 16 x 3/4.…
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visit.susan
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Creating an apartment in our brownstone
We live in a legal two-family, three floor brownstone (used as a one family now) and want to create an apartment on the top floor.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
shingles over touchdown?
Hi folks, I’m working on shingling an overhang addition to a shed with an oddly pitched roof. I had a roofer come out and install…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
shingles over touchdown?
Hi folks, I’m working on shingling an overhang addition to a shed with an oddly pitched roof. I had a roofer come out and install…
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zajkina
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Fully restored fireplace mantel
We recently remodeled our brownstone and have an extra fireplace mantel that we would love to see go to a good home. Do you remodel…
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ejalbk
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Superior Plumbing/ Joseph Kerrigan?
Anyone used him for major work such as a boiler installation?
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landlord
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
MCI application timeline
I filed for an MCI for my building in early May. The current application is in the “initial processing” stage which is the first stage.…
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neilw
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Anyone Know About This Ceiling Medallion?
Renovating an 1870’s brownstone in CG and we are missing a ceiling medallion in our front entry. The medallion in the parlor is intact, but…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Retractable awning recommendations or advice?
We are thinking of putting in one of those retractable motorized awnings over the backyard. It gets a lot of sun and is really too…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Brownstone iron railing design
My contractor asked us what type/design of iron railings we want for our small 2-family brownstone. It’ll all be new, but won’t be one of…
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gtqzgylxbzwadks
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Round doors in a square frame.
Hi I bought my house without any brownstone doors so I finally found a beautiful pair but they are slightly rounded on top. Some brownstones…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Is my neighbor responsible for damage done by his unsecured property?
Our neighbors have an elevated view deck where they kept an unsecured glass patio table and chairs. During a recent monsoon storm the table flip…
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landlord
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
MCI application timeline
I filed for an MCI for my building in early May. The current application is in the “initial processing” stage which is the first stage.…
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anon200
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Ballpark coop management fees
Our self-managed coop is considering seeking outside management, and we’re just wondering what a ballpark fee for a standard management package would be. Is it…
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Paint First? Or Refinish Floors First?
I’ll be closing on an apartment soon and the place needs a new paintjob and the floors refinished. Which makes sense to do first? Paint,…
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ixnaycb20
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
House foundation assistance needed
Need some advice for my foundation walls. The pictures show the existing wall condition. I’m about to call some GC’s in to take a look…
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freespirit
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Radiator heating
Good morning, folks. I have a 100+ Victorian house that was gut-renovated. We kept the radiators and they work well. The problem we encountered in…
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firsthouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Set of 6 vintage doors for sale
Gorgeous details on these vintage oversize wood doors. Already stripped and ready to be stained. Most hardware intact. Two 30×83 1/4 and four 44 44…
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