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gates_ave
in Roofers 10 years and 2 months ago
Property Taxes and finished square footage
I live in a rowhouse, with two apartments, and a basement, each 1100, so total of 3300\. My question is why the dept of finance…
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kurtgriffin
in Radiators 10 years and 2 months ago
cast iron radiators - where to sell?
Hi, I am renovating my home and have 12 cast iron steam radiators (11 of which can be converted to hot water radiators) that I…
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stray-bongo
in Lighting 10 years and 2 months ago
Installing DIY light fixture
I live in a rental and I would like to install a chandelier in the living room. I made the Lindsey Adelman DIY chandelier www.lindseyadelman.com/youmakeitchandelier.…
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yesbrooklyn
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Paint for Tile Surround/Fireplace
Have a really old tile fireplace that I want to paint. There’s a new baby in the house so I want the safest type of…
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ohiise
in Radiators 10 years and 2 months ago
Cast iron radiator small, $10
Cast iron steam/ hot water radiator 12″ W 25″ H 5″D. Pick up only. $10
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prlegendre
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 2 months ago
Old Brownstone Doors for sale
Doors for sale from renovated brownstone in Park Slope. Single door: 90″ x 32″ – $100 Two pocket doors: each 92″ x 28″ – $200…
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prlegendre
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 2 months ago
Old Brownstone Doors for sale
Doors for sale from renovated brownstone in Park Slope. Single door: 90″ x 32″ – $100 Two pocket doors: each 92″ x 28″ – $200…
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jaywhy
in Doors 10 years and 8 months ago
Recommendations for Entry Door Contractor
Hi- I live in a parlor floor apartment with its own entry door to the stoop. The door needs to be upgraded and I imagine…
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curiositykilledthecat
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 2 months ago
Vintage 1960 GE brand metal kitchen cabinets for sale
We have a set of upper and lower steel cabinets, General Electric brand, for sale. Approximately 18 linear feet, with specialty cabinets, including over the…
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curiositykilledthecat
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 2 months ago
Vintage 1960 GE brand metal kitchen cabinets for sale
We have a set of upper and lower steel cabinets, General Electric brand, for sale. Approximately 18 linear feet, with specialty cabinets, including over the…
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jjq
in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 2 months ago
Mitsubishi H2i Heat Pump Does the Job in Brooklyn
I finally pulled the trigger and installed a Mitsubishi H2i heat pump to deliver heat to two floors of my limestone (aprox 2,000 sq/ft.) The…
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bedstuyreno
in Roofers 10 years and 2 months ago
Getting rid of forced air heat
I currently have forced air gas heat and not only is it inefficient but forced air blows around dust particles. And the noise is making…
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Frudo
in Energy Efficiency 10 years and 2 months ago
Energy Audit and insulation of Manhattan Condo
Does anyone have a recommendation for a company that will do an energy audit and subsequent insulation of a condo in Manhattan? I have tried…
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mepengineer
in Roofers 10 years and 2 months ago
Property Values Decreasing?
We just received a NYC Tax Assessment DEVALUING our Brownstone by -$120,000\. I’m not sure who factors these figures but we bought our place for…
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sarah.barney
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
Corner Tub / Double Apron Tub
Hello. We are renovating our home in Clinton Hill and are looking for a corner curved front (also called double apron tub). We need one…
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ixnaycb20
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Stairs/Carpentry Help
Looking for some ideas/help. My bottom stair has a hole (see pic below). I’d love some ideas on how I can fix or perhaps someone…
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ohiise
in Radiators 10 years and 2 months ago
Cast iron radiator small, $10
Cast iron steam/ hot water radiator 12″ W 25″ H 5″D. Pick up only. $10
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stickerhappy
in Landlord 10 years and 2 months ago
Changing Joint ownership of a property from joint to single ownership?
My dad and I bought a multifamily property together a number of year ago, so we jointly own it. As he has gotten older, we…
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