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bobjohn
in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago
looking to buy used front door for a brownstone (80 x 36)
Before I will inquire with the industry for a new door, I want to check if anyone sells a used one or there is a…
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chanaett
in Construction 10 years and 11 months ago
Staircase repair: contractor or engineer?
The stairway in our building is a real mess; it needed some repair when we moved in 8 years ago, so you can imagine how…
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vvsers
in Construction 10 years and 11 months ago
had Masonry/Concrete Work Done
Hello, I recently (a little less than 2 weeks ago) had my stairs redone and a hatch taken out of the front of the building…
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fluxcapacitor
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 10 months ago
Thorocoat or stucco? Or another option?
Have received a bit of conflicting advice here and am curious if anyone has relevant experience to share. Previous owners painted our rear and side…
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crownheightmrs
in Landlord 10 years and 10 months ago
75 Macdonough
http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/blog/2015/05/dixon-puts-landmarked-bed-stuy-apartment-building-up-for-sale-for-more-than-4-million/ The people who posted signs in the windows moved out. Guessing they were paid off or evicted. Who knows but good riddance I’m sure.…
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gowanusgus
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Seeking Handyman to help with dryer vent
Hi, Had a great handyman from this forum in 2009 to clean my dryer vent (as well as do some patching to it, etc.) Of…
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crownheightmrs
in Landlord 10 years and 10 months ago
75 Macdonough
http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/blog/2015/05/dixon-puts-landmarked-bed-stuy-apartment-building-up-for-sale-for-more-than-4-million/ The people who posted signs in the windows moved out. Guessing they were paid off or evicted. Who knows but good riddance I’m sure.…
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NGBklyn
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 9 months ago
Repairing wooden windows?
We have all wood windows. The exterior putty on some of them has flaked off and water has damaged some of the wood, warping it…
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sunspot19
in Alarm 14 years and 6 months ago
Home Alarm System - switching to ADT or another option
When I renovated I used an independent person to do our installation of a honeywell based alarm system. For one year I had a contract…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Architect vs Project Manager
Just bought a brownstone in Historic District of Bed-Stuy. Its close to full gut reno (plumbing, electric, etc). Im a little overwhelmed to know where…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Architect vs Project Manager
Just bought a brownstone in Historic District of Bed-Stuy. Its close to full gut reno (plumbing, electric, etc). Im a little overwhelmed to know where…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Architect vs Project Manager
Just bought a brownstone in Historic District of Bed-Stuy. Its close to full gut reno (plumbing, electric, etc). Im a little overwhelmed to know where…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Renovations in Bed Stuy Landmark District
Im looking for some guidance. We just closed on a townhouse in Bed stuy in Landmark district and I would love to know What are…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Renovations in Bed Stuy Landmark District
Im looking for some guidance. We just closed on a townhouse in Bed stuy in Landmark district and I would love to know What are…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Renovations in Bed Stuy Landmark District
Im looking for some guidance. We just closed on a townhouse in Bed stuy in Landmark district and I would love to know What are…
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bradeichmann
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 10 months ago
Certificate Of Occupancy Pointless if you have money????
There is a building across from me that converted a couple houses back in 2006 to a mixed-use space (warehouse and work studios). They never…
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mag
in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago
For Sale: All New: Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Ceiling Fan
We are moving. Recently purchased the following appliances which are 6 months old. Barely used. All 50% less than what we paid. If all is…
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mag
in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago
For Sale: All New: Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Ceiling Fan
We are moving. Recently purchased the following appliances which are 6 months old. Barely used. All 50% less than what we paid. If all is…
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