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sonwyckoff

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago

c1885 Wooden Mantel for sale

We are restoring a Brownstone and we have to remove one of our Mantels. (I promise it’s just one and we’d rather keep it, long…

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Updated 10 years and 3 months ago

tiidytoday

in Flooring 10 years and 3 months ago

Home Exterior Flooring Advice: Best Surface Option?

Can anyone suggest me which is the best surface option? Marble, gravel,sandstone,concrete or any other natural stone? What are the pros and cons of each?

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Updated 10 years and 3 months ago

terryhoppy

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago

demolition and framing

Hi: I am having some renovations; I need a person who can open walls (3) and frame them also possible new floors in some rooms.…

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Updated 10 years and 3 months ago

bkswift

in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago

For Sale: Drop Leaf Dining Table Set

Dining room table set – seats four with 47″ diameter top (closed position) and expandable to either 67.5″ (with one leaf 20.5″ installed) or 88″…

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bkswift

in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago

For Sale: Drop Leaf Dining Table Set

Dining room table set – seats four with 47″ diameter top (closed position) and expandable to either 67.5″ (with one leaf 20.5″ installed) or 88″…

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bkswift

in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago

For Sale: Drop Leaf Dining Table Set

Dining room table set – seats four with 47″ diameter top (closed position) and expandable to either 67.5″ (with one leaf 20.5″ installed) or 88″…

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tiidytoday

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 10 years and 3 months ago

How to restore driveway cracks?

Cracks are running cross my driveway. Can anyone recommend me how to overcome this issue? Should I resurface it or go with the option of…

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Greene44

in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago

For Sale: New Beveled Glass Medicine Cabinet

Hi All, We have a brand new Pottery Barn Astor Mirrored Medicine Cabinet for sale. We purchased one but decided to go with a regular…

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Greene44

in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago

For Sale: New Beveled Glass Medicine Cabinet

Hi All, We have a brand new Pottery Barn Astor Mirrored Medicine Cabinet for sale. We purchased one but decided to go with a regular…

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Greene44

in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago

For Sale: New Beveled Glass Medicine Cabinet

Hi All, We have a brand new Pottery Barn Astor Mirrored Medicine Cabinet for sale. We purchased one but decided to go with a regular…

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Greene44

in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago

For Sale: New Beveled Glass Medicine Cabinet

Hi All, We have a brand new Pottery Barn Astor Mirrored Medicine Cabinet for sale. We purchased one but decided to go with a regular…

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katerina

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago

Put down ramboard ourselves to protect new floors?

All- We are new homeowners juggling a few different pieces of work and learning as we go. We just had new floors put in (working…

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Updated 10 years and 3 months ago

basementbound

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago

Curb Cut

I want to break down the costs of having a curb cut. What is the NYC Department of Buildings filing fee? What about Department of…

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Updated 10 years and 3 months ago

ProHeights66

in Roofers 10 years and 3 months ago

Tax credits for historic preservation

My 2-family house was just added to the National Register (already on the state and city landmark list) and I am interested in applying for…

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Kateruba

in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 3 months ago

Stone countertop search? looking for a partner to meet the large minimum with!

Do you have a small kitchen and are looking for stone counter-tops? I am too! I am having a lot of trouble finding any fabricator…

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jwerner

in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago

Advice on budget renovation

I’m looking for advice about our upcoming project from homeowners (not service providers) who have been through a renovation. We’re buying a Bay Ridge row…

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katanov01

in Conversion 10 years and 3 months ago

Tax implication of conversion from 5 family (C0) to Two Family (B1)

1\. Is this a simple process to convert a brownstone from 5 family to Two Family as long as plans are filed? 2\. What are…

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Updated 10 years and 3 months ago

matthewhickey06

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago

Hatch replacement

Hi- I am looking to replace my old metal roof hatch with an new, easier one. Can someone make a recommendation how to go about…

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Updated 10 years and 3 months ago

peaceout

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago

Desperately Searching For A Licensed Electrician

Happy New Year Brownstoners, Searching for a licensed electrician for a total upgrade. Not a small job, old house, older wiring. Any leads/recs very much…

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Updated 10 years and 3 months ago

mykonos

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago

Contractor specializing in brownstone renovations???

Can anyone recommend an honest and really good contractor who specializes in Brooklyn brownstone renovations? Greatly appreciate it. Thank you very much.

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Updated 10 years and 3 months ago

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