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mkatanov01
in Cellar 10 years and 4 months ago
Removing Cellar door, legal?
I have a partial under ground basement that starts a 3 feet below grade in the front of the house and ends and approximately 5…
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jaywhy
in General Contractors 10 years and 4 months ago
Seeking GC for medium size renovation with some custom work
I’m looking for a GC for a medium size renovation of an apartment my wife and I are purchasing. We have relied on our architect…
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sjh50
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Remove Drywall over Plaster - Tips
Hi All, The town-house we are starting to renovate has lots of drywall all over, but also the old plaster ceiling and walls behind. There’s…
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maikalee
in Sidewalks 10 years and 6 months ago
Contractor Recommendations for Sidewalk Repair
I’d like to make some repairs to the sidewalk in front of my house (in Bed Stuy). But I’d prefer to do it sooner (via…
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phpro
in Radiators 10 years and 4 months ago
Riser and radiator trouble
I’ve been living in my current place, on the second floor, for the past 3 years. I’ve had the usual assorted radiator and steam heat…
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ixnaycb20
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Foundation Help
Hello Brownstoners, Can anyone recommend someone to take a look at a Brownstone foundation? Appreciate the help and recommendations. THANKS!
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minasimon
in Flooring 10 years and 4 months ago
Color matching parquet floor tiles
Does anyone have a good flooring recommendation for matching the color of old and new glue down parquet flooring. We recently had water damage and…
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Omnia Polished Stainless Steel #12 Leverset w/Round Rosette
New in Box – asking $25 obo Reg. $56.00
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Omnia Polished Stainless Steel #12 Leverset w/Round Rosette
New in Box – asking $25 obo Reg. $56.00
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Omnia Polished Stainless Steel #12 Leverset w/Round Rosette
New in Box – asking $25 obo Reg. $56.00
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Brand New In the box Kohler 'Purist' Bathroom Hardware - Price Reduced
**Price Reduced from last posting** 3x Kohler ?Purist? Pivoting toilet paper holder. Polished Chrome. Excellent unused condition. $25 each or all three for $60. http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Purist%C2%AE+pivoting+toilet+tissue+holder/productDetail/Purist%C2%AE/428367.htm…
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Brand New In the box Kohler 'Purist' Bathroom Hardware - Price Reduced
**Price Reduced from last posting** 3x Kohler ?Purist? Pivoting toilet paper holder. Polished Chrome. Excellent unused condition. $25 each or all three for $60. http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Purist%C2%AE+pivoting+toilet+tissue+holder/productDetail/Purist%C2%AE/428367.htm…
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Brand New In the box Kohler 'Purist' Bathroom Hardware - Price Reduced
**Price Reduced from last posting** 3x Kohler ‘Purist’ Pivoting toilet paper holder. Polished Chrome. Excellent unused condition. $25 each or all three for $60. http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Purist%C2%AE+pivoting+toilet+tissue+holder/productDetail/Purist%C2%AE/428367.htm…
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chemosphere
in Building Code 10 years and 6 months ago
porches enclosed by wrought iron bars
Are floor to ceiling wrought iron bars legal to enclose a porch? like so: https://www.google.com/maps/@40.644054,-73.9459419,3a,37.5y,270.82h,91.2t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s4YTdIKTKdIkpHZJDtdg7JA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Does one need a permit for that? Does it affect…
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Curly
in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 4 months ago
Installing mini splits without filing permit
Hi all I have a plan to install 4 mini-split units in my apt. I own the top floor unit in a condo brownstone, and…
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jlqnsny
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 4 months ago
PEX tubing used in supplying water to washer machine
in the process of repairing a damaged section of the drywall, we discovered a section of water lines to washer machine was ran with PEX…
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brooklyncady
in Roofers 10 years and 4 months ago
Replace wall to wall with hardwood floors
Hi – looking for someone to rip up the horrible 20 year old wall to wall carpeting in our new house in Bed-Stuy and install…
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phpro
in Radiators 10 years and 4 months ago
Riser and radiator trouble
I’ve been living in my current place, on the second floor, for the past 3 years. I’ve had the usual assorted radiator and steam heat…
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