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murbard

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Cluster mailbox in the street?

I recently purchased a new mailbox for my three units brownstone (this USPS approved model 3406D-04BLK from Salsbury industries). While I initially thought I’d just…

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guest4

in Roofers 11 years and 8 months ago

I need a great roofing company (with guarantees) ASAP

I have a 1-year old roof, and have already had 2 leaks. I can’t tell where the weak spot is, with the latest leak (small…

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Updated 10 years ago

since2002

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago

Seeking Vintage -like tiles for bathroom floor

Re doing my brownstone original bathroom and need to find period appropriate floor tiles. I would like white hex, unglazed. Or unglazed white hex with…

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Updated 10 years ago

michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Solid wood double door

We are looking for a new solid wood double door for our house in Bushwick. It probably includes replacing the door frame as well, plus…

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ronaldis

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Interior Insect ID please :/

Hi All, I woke up to a lot of flying insects in my house. They seem to be losing their wings and crawling around the…

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mvidale66

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Is it legal to rent out garden/basement floor in a one-family townhouse?

Seems counterintuitive but this brochure from the HPD seems to say that it can be legal: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/hpd/downloads/pdf/PreservationSvcsBrochure_BasementCellar.pdf. Would be grateful if anyone has looked into…

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bedstuyreno

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago

Neighbor put Scaffolding against my building

HI Brownstoners- My new neighbor started renovation yesterday on the facade of their building. I came home yesterday afternoon with scaffolding pillars on my property…

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Updated 10 years ago

acuso27

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Hello,

I have a subzero refrigerator. The ice machine stopped working and I noticed that the temperature was rising. I shut the ice maker off only…

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acuso27

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Hello,

I have a subzero refrigerator. The ice machine stopped working and I noticed that the temperature was rising. I shut the ice maker off only…

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eini

in Doors 10 years and 5 months ago

Need reference for Eduardo, of Eduardo Antique

Has anyone hired Eduardo, of Eduardo Antique, to build and install their entry doors? My coop is considering hiring him, and I need a reference…

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Updated 10 years ago

vitent640

in Exteriors 10 years ago

IPE/Zinc Planters for Sale

I am selling a couple of 8ft long planters in IPE and Zinc. They are in great condition and would be a great addition on…

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Updated 10 years ago

jazzwalk

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Cost for Renovation?

I know there are a number of variables, but can anyone advise as to a legitimate cost for renovation of an entire brownstone, assuming electric…

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sidewalksurfing

in General Discussion 10 years ago

steel work needed. recommendations welcome.

hello Brownstoners, are there any recos out there for fabrication and installation of dunnage for AC condensers on the roof? Thanks in advance…..

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Updated 10 years ago

glarph

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Landmark-approved Windows and ironwork

B’stoners, I need your recommendations for new windows and ironwork. Landmarks Preservation finally tagged me for non-compliant Windows and ironwork on my front facade (don’t…

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glarph

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Landmark-approved Windows and ironwork

B’stoners, I need your recommendations for new windows and ironwork. Landmarks Preservation finally tagged me for non-compliant Windows and ironwork on my front facade (don’t…

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landlord

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Puting a commercial space on the market

Hi. I have a commercial space in prime park slope that’s currently occupied. I would like to get a new tenant once the lease expires.…

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landlord

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Puting a commercial space on the market

Hi. I have a commercial space in prime park slope that’s currently occupied. I would like to get a new tenant once the lease expires.…

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sidewalksurfing

in General Discussion 10 years ago

steel work needed. recommendations welcome.

hello Brownstoners, are there any recos out there for fabrication and installation of dunnage for AC condensers on the roof? Thanks in advance…..

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mykonos

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Contractor needed to finish my brownstone.

Can anyone recommend a good, honest contractor who specializes in brownstones ? Need asap. Thank you very much.

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Updated 10 years ago

greenstuy

in General Discussion 10 years ago

Soil replacement logistics

Hi, We are replacing the top 6″ of soil in our Bed stuy rowhouse backyard. We plan to have 15 cubic yards of soil delivered…

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Updated 10 years ago

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