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kcc414

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Washer & Dryer on Top Floor - Too loud?

Hey there! I am shopping for a washer and dryer and debating between a stack able unit and the side by side units. I have…

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billcash

in Conversion 9 years and 11 months ago

Certificate of Occupancy mismatch

Hi, I am considering the purchase of a townhouse whose Certificate of Occupancy does not match the current house layout : – The certificate of…

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workisfun

in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 11 months ago

Plumber /heating contractor needed o build radiant manifold

I have all the materials and the design ready to go for a 7-loop, 3-zone radiant manifold. I am looking for a reliable and experienced…

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Updated 9 years and 11 months ago

peaceout

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Fios and the pole needed

Verizon Fios came by the other day. asking if we are willing to have a pole in our backyard to accept wiring for Fios. Seems…

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katerina

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Advice on painter who is rushing work

I could use some advice on how to handle a situation. We are having painting work done in our apartment – it was a big…

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katerina

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Advice on painter who is rushing work

I could use some advice on how to handle a situation. We are having painting work done in our apartment – it was a big…

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2mike

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Old doors for sale

I have several old, paneled, solid-core doors for sale. Two pictured here, and at least two more I still have to dig out. Feel free…

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Updated 9 years and 11 months ago

kassie319

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Deck filing - Fire escape clearance

I want to build a steel deck at the parlor level of my house. There is a drop ladder from the fire escape landing at…

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Updated 9 years and 11 months ago

2mike

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Free pine tongue+groove floor planks

I have about 10 of these. 3 3/4″. They’re old. Probably Southern Pine. [IMG_9543](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:9cKD:img_9543.jpg.jpg) [IMG_9544](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:bD49:img_9544.jpg.jpg) [IMG_9545](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:V76M:img_9545.jpg.jpg)

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2mike

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Old doors for sale

I have several old, paneled, solid-core doors for sale. Two pictured here, and at least two more I still have to dig out. Feel free…

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yvonnep37

in Fencing 10 years and 8 months ago

Backyard Project - Fence in!

We just had our IPE fence installed in our backyard. This is the 2nd phase of our project (after demolition.) Next is bluestone and possibly…

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kassie319

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Deck filing - Fire escape clearance

I want to build a steel deck at the parlor level of my house. There is a drop ladder from the fire escape landing at…

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namahs

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Fig Tree inquiry

Would anyone know where I can buy “Brooklyn White” fig tree? we are considering growing one in our backyard but can’t seem to find it…

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emmajacob

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

How to secure parking for street sewer work?

We’re having our sewer main replaced, but the plumbing company needs to have the parking in front of my brownstone “secured,” even though it’s all…

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Updated 9 years and 11 months ago

eliz

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Floor company recommendations?

My coop apartment kitchen has oak parquet flooring c. 1930 over about 75 ft2 and tile for the remaining 25ft2. I’m looking to demo the…

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Updated 9 years and 11 months ago

returnrestoration

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Colored Subway Tiles

Hi everybody, Is there a secret tile brand that is affordable? I’m looking for matt, colored subway tiles. Thanks!

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returnrestoration

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Colored Subway Tiles

Hi everybody, Is there a secret tile brand that is affordable? I’m looking for matt, colored subway tiles. Thanks!

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peaceout

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

For free: Garden stones, anyone?

We are clearing out our backyard garden (approx. 4’x15′), which the ground cover are garden stones. Currently they are being put into construction bags. If…

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Updated 9 years and 11 months ago

namahs

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Fig Tree inquiry

Would anyone know where I can buy “Brooklyn White” fig tree? we are considering growing one in our backyard but can’t seem to find it…

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jbgreen

in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago

Receive $5000+ of home improvements by participating in energy efficiency study

The Pratt Center for Community Development is coordinating the EnergyFit NYC Pilot to study ways to make it easier, cheaper and faster for homeowners to…

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