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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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michellefk
in Flooring 10 years and 3 months ago
Cork floor installer
Can anyone recommend a decent cork floor installer? This is for glue down cork in a basement. Cork planks are bought, just need help with…
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hotpinksharpie
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
Set of Tiffany-style main hallway lights for sale
We recently renovated our brownstone hallway and changed out the lighting. Now selling the full matching set of lights – one large 3-fixture hanging pedant…
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hotpinksharpie
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
Set of Tiffany-style main hallway lights for sale
We recently renovated our brownstone hallway and changed out the lighting. Now selling the full matching set of lights – one large 3-fixture hanging pedant…
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hotpinksharpie
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
Set of Tiffany-style main hallway lights for sale
We recently renovated our brownstone hallway and changed out the lighting. Now selling the full matching set of lights – one large 3-fixture hanging pedant…
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nalusurf
in Mortgage 10 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for Adam Dahill of Mortgagemaster
Hey all, just wanted to give a HUGE recommendation for Adam Dahill at Mortgagemaster. Adam provides his professional insight here on Brownstoner regularly which is…
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nalusurf
in Mortgage 10 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for Adam Dahill of Mortgagemaster
Hey all, just wanted to give a HUGE recommendation for Adam Dahill at Mortgagemaster. Adam provides his professional insight here on Brownstoner regularly which is…
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bk_homeslice
in Flooring 10 years and 4 months ago
Wood floor maintenance - contractor suggestions please.
Hi Everyone, I was wondering it anyone could off any advice on how to care and maintance for old pine wood floors? we renovated our…
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wonderchimp5
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
Room and Board sleeper sofa and chair for sale
We are selling our gently used Room and Board York sleeper sofa and chair. The sleeper sofa was about 1900 and the chair was 900…
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steele71
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 3 months ago
Do I need a permit if renovating kitchen and not changing plumbing rough-ins?
I am planning a kitchen renovation, but it’s essentially a replacement of the existing kitchen with some minor changes in layout. If my calculations are…
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noushigjan
in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Asbestos testing necessary?
I’m about to start renovations on my Brooklyn coop and the asbestos issue has come up. My building was gut renovated in the late ’80s…
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milfordprewitt
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
Antique Mahogany Entrance Doors
2 Solid Antique Mahogany Entrance doors. Perfect for a brownstone. Asking price: $725. Width: 28″ each Height: 112.5″ Thickness: 2″
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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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katerina
in Flooring 10 years and 6 months ago
Seeking advice on replacing oak floors
Hi all- My husband and I are buying our first home, a 900-sq ft apartment in a very old building that was renovated in 1984\.…
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Franklin&Oak
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years and 3 months ago
Trim Carpenter Needed for New Window Casings, Door Trim, etc
Hello, Could anyone recommend a good trim carpenter? We are looking to replace casings on several old windows as well as trim on interior door…
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brooklyn703
in Other 10 years and 3 months ago
How do you dismantle the condo structure
I purchased a 3 unit building….that was actually three condos. So I own all the condos of the building and control the condo board etc.…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Cost to replace toilet? Being quoted $250/per...is that average?
For labor, not the parts. Just making sure this is average. Any opinions?
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8104012
in Doors 10 years and 3 months ago
Our Doors are F'd
We are an 8 family, 4 floor walkup woodframe coop in North Brooklyn. The house is OLD. A big frustration is our entry doors. They…
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