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sqhaexgkh
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 11 months ago
Kitchen Cabinets
Hi there– Can anyone recommend a brand of kitchen cabinets that are good quality but will allow me to price and explore layouts online?
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afrodytka8585
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Electrical upgrade
We are considering purchasing an 1878 multi family brownstone that needs an electrical upgrade for the entire house. Anyone have an idea how much this…
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cate
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Lead testing
Can anyone recommend someone to do lead testing? I know this is easy to do yourself but so far we have been unsuccessful — can’t…
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argentina
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Stoop Repair- Masonry wall structural issues
April 25, 2015 at 12:31 pm Structural repair of Stoop Walls Has anyone had to repair the underside of the walls that support the stoop?…
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avant
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years ago
Custom Kitchen Cabinetry
We are beginning a kitchen renovation in our brownstone and we have been collecting bids from several custom cabinet makers. The prices vary widely and…
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kgbrooklyn
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 7 months ago
Contractor for Small Kitchen Job?
We want to do a very small amount of work to our kitchen — rip out 5 feet of counter/cabinets and put in about 7…
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pnewbie
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 5 months ago
Kitchen/bathroom update newbie
I am in the process of closing a coop in Brooklyn. Once closed, the plan is likely to have mostly cosmetic work done in kitchen…
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zlt99
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 3 months ago
Kitchen Cabinets Made in the USA
We need to put in new cabinets in a rental unit. I would like to get wood cabinets made in the USA that aren’t too…
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ps158
in General Discussion 10 years and 11 months ago
Tips/Advice for Maintaining a Home in Brooklyn
We are new homeowners. What tips/advice/words of wisdom do you seasoned homeowners have for us? In particular, we are looking for the do’s and don’ts…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 10 years and 11 months ago
About to begin bidding process. Words of wisdom?
We are working with an architect on a big renovation project of a land-marked house. (It is not a gut) We are about to start…
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runt876
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
rec for place to purchase landscaping stone
Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to buy landscaping stone (simple river stones) that will deliver in Brooklyn? Any help would be great.…
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nwilcke
in General Discussion 10 years and 11 months ago
$2000 reasonable estimate to install new 3 unit buzzer entry/intercom system?
Hi Brownstoners, the existing buzzer entry system in our 3 unit home is malfunctioning (works only sporadically, and each unit is experiencing the same problems)…
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aq2101
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Antique Mahogany Manatle and Doors (worth thousands but will take best offer)
We need to sell this gorgeous antique mahogany mantle today. Very bottom has a little water damage but can easily be restored with a clean…
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Richards
in Inspection 10 years and 11 months ago
A new inspection to decide what to repair first?
We’ve been in our Bed-Stuy brownstone for eight years and are, finally, thinking about doing some renovation and structural repairs and need help figuring out…
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johnnybgood
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
'Fence permit' - anyone here took one out himself?
I read that you need it if you go over 6′ tall which I am considering to…. Anyone did it on his own? how is…
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samtsegaye
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Vestibule door and another door for sale - $1,500 for both or best offer
Vestibule door measurements – 37.5 x 80 Interior door measurements – 29.5 x 79.5 Must pick up. Thanks
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samtsegaye
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Vestibule door and another door for sale - $1,500 for both or best offer
Vestibule door measurements – 37.5 x 80 Interior door measurements – 29.5 x 79.5 Must pick up. Thanks
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jm006
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
TR1 Special Inspections
Hi Everyone, I am an RA here in the city. I have a question regarding the TR1 special inspections and I am getting conflicting information…
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