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irithaitin
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Curb Alert -- old townhouse doors & CMU units
1 pair original oak exterior doors, need full restoration. glass has been removed. door knobs remain but need restoration/ re-installation of lockset. (not pictured) 1…
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abungu
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Summer Cover (2pc) - $200
Asking $200, pick-up in BedStuy. Stands 33″ at its tallest and 30″ wide. Purchased from Olde Good Things, but I ended up not using it…
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abungu
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Summer Cover (2pc) - $200
Asking $200, pick-up in BedStuy. Stands 33″ at its tallest and 30″ wide. Purchased from Olde Good Things, but I ended up not using it…
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abungu
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Summer Cover (2pc) - $200
Asking $200, pick-up in BedStuy. Stands 33″ at its tallest and 30″ wide. Purchased from Olde Good Things, but I ended up not using it…
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maikalee
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Original Victorian Wood Fireplace Mantel For Sale
I recently picked up an original victorian wood fireplace mantel for my house in Bed Stuy (1910 era I think). Unfortunately, it’s a bit too…
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maikalee
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Original Victorian Wood Fireplace Mantel For Sale
I recently picked up an original victorian wood fireplace mantel for my house in Bed Stuy (1910 era I think). Unfortunately, it’s a bit too…
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maikalee
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Original Victorian Wood Fireplace Mantel For Sale
I recently picked up an original victorian wood fireplace mantel for my house in Bed Stuy (1910 era I think). Unfortunately, it’s a bit too…
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CGman
in Exteriors 10 years and 4 months ago
Hooking up an outdoor gas lamp
We have an outdoor gas lamp in our front garden that was disconnected when we started renovations a few years ago, and has never been…
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dougj99
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 8 months ago
Has anyone had experience with Latitude kitchen cabinets?
Hello, About 6 weeks ago we ordered Latitude kitchen cabinets from Lowes. We chose this particular brand for it’s very contemporary looking laminate doors, with…
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mf129
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 6 months ago
carpenter recommendation before and after remodel pics
Chris Kehoe did a remodel on a studio apartment for me. After a string of nightmare contractor experiences. It was a great relief to work…
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landlord
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
Need architect/plumber recommendation for DOB 30 day notice
Got a notice from DOB that I have to have an RPZ installed on my water line. DOB requires an architect to submit drawing for…
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hainspoint
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 5 months ago
Door alignment fix
Hi – our apartment door is off (looks like the frame is off but possibly also in the hinges) and it’s been scratching up the…
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bedstgirl20000
in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago
Bosch Nexxt 500 series Gas Dryer w/pedestal - $150 - prospect heights
This Bosch Next 500 series Gas Dryer is in amazing condition. It’s easy to use and it’s efficient. This sale will come with a separate…
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blueplastic
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Venting of a cockloft
Hi Everyone, We own a three story, three family 1931 wood frame with non structural brick side walls in between wood framing. The top floor…
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ronaldis
in Building Code 10 years and 4 months ago
Neighbor building illegal/shoddy addition rooms and running flophouse
My neighbor has been running a makeshift flophouse in their building and doing illegal/scary building. They chopped up all the floors and have different people…
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prindra
in Cleaning and Maid Services 14 years and 8 months ago
Water Damage Restoration
If you suffered from any kind of water damage, be sure to inspect your paper items for dampness. Keep in mind that paper humidity may…
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greenstuy
in Wood Restoration 10 years and 4 months ago
Natural finish on trim/shutters
We have had our shutters and wood trim stripped. We are happy with the natural look. I am wondering though over time if the wood…
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sjh50
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
Contractor Recommendations - Hoboken/Jersey City
First of all, just wanted to say thanks to all who have posted before as this site has proved to be an invaluable resource as…
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