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anydaynow
in Doors 10 years and 8 months ago
Best weatherstripping method for new brownstone doors?
hi all, we are having new doors made (old ones were shot–copying to landmark specs) and have some weather strip choices to make. i went…
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anydaynow
in Doors 10 years and 8 months ago
Best weatherstripping method for new brownstone doors?
hi all, we are having new doors made (old ones were shot–copying to landmark specs) and have some weather strip choices to make. i went…
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anydaynow
in Doors 10 years and 8 months ago
Best weatherstripping method for new brownstone doors?
hi all, we are having new doors made (old ones were shot–copying to landmark specs) and have some weather strip choices to make. i went…
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sqhaexgkh
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
Garden Apartment Window Security
I recently upgraded the windows on my town home. The garden apartment bars were taken down and now will no longer fit. I live in…
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anydaynow
in For Sale 10 years and 8 months ago
Approx 400 sf clear pine wainscotting, T&G ,3/4" x 1" x 5" for sale - $400 OBO
Bought this from Dyke’s for $850 (can provide receipt), selling for less than half OBO. It’s unfinished, varied lengths from 6-14 feet (was to be…
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plusin
in Building Code 10 years and 8 months ago
How big does a bedroom really have to be?
I’m doing a 2-studio combo in a coop. The end goal is a 3-bedroom, 2 bath apartment. Master bedroom will be 11 x 17. Bedroom…
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jty2
in Cellar 10 years and 8 months ago
Basement waterproofing
I have water coming in to my basement during heavy rains, and want to have a contractor dig out my front yard and completely waterproof…
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Rick
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Free slab of Icestone
I have an island countertop of Icestone free to the first person that can pick it up and haul it away. It’s 30×66″ and in…
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nicole343
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Moving to East Flatbush home... security? Where to start and costs?
Hi all, I am looking at a duplex home in East Flatbush, on one side the home borders another home, on the other side, it…
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samtsegaye
in Renovation 11 years ago
Marvin Integrity vs Andersen patio doors
Hi again – We are looking to install 2 sets of French doors at the back wall of our townhouse. Dimensions of the french doors…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
DOB filing
We are planning to file our initial drawings for renovations with the DOB showing no exterior changes in order to get a letter of no…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago
Architect fees- Rip off???
My Architect on my brownstone reno has quoted us for $110/ hr plus 60?hr for drafting fees. He and is estimating 35K for the project…
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spicygreencurry
in Landlord 10 years and 8 months ago
insurance for LLC
Hey we just set up our LLC for our rental property who do you use for insurance and any advice on policies! thanks
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stickerhappy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 8 months ago
Testing paint chips for lead?
We have a badly peeling rear exterior wall that drops paint chips onto the back deck and wanted to test to see if it was…
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spicygreencurry
in Taxes 10 years and 8 months ago
fighting city assessment of RE taxes
has anyone had any luck in fighting the cities assesment our taxes just DOUBLED!!! their assesment is super high. I know there is a day…
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Lurker
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Inspections or work after permits expire? Process for renewal?
Our GC pulled a permit on a home renovation in July 2014, and so it expired a month or so ago. Work is, technically, still…
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bkbrownstone
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
Parlor Floor Deck Iron Work
I’d like to start construction on a parlor floor deck, 20ft wide X 9ft deep, metal with ipe wood slatting and a staircase leading down…
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Lurker
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Inspections or work after permits expire? Process for renewal?
Our GC pulled a permit on a home renovation in July 2014, and so it expired a month or so ago. Work is, technically, still…
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