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melissabraun
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Rowhouse layout
My husband and I bought a three story row house in Bed Stuy recently that is divided up as a duplex on the garden and…
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samtsegaye
in Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
To keep or not to keep a vestibule door
Hello – we are renovating a townhouse and just about done with the demo. A question we are faced with is whether or not to…
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lgnyc
in Zoning 10 years and 11 months ago
R4B Zone Potential Addition
Hi I was just curious to find out if anyone knew how strict the maximum building height of 24′ was? I’ve found a piece of…
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aprilflowers
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Free: old paneled door, in two halfs
Paneled door from 1890s brownstone, has been cut on half for some reason–but perhaps can be restored or repurposed? Door is 25.75 wide, larger piece…
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deanbh
in For Sale 11 years ago
Surplus bathroom tiles for sale
Hi Brownstoners, Just wanted to post here to let you know I have some left over tiles from our recent bathroom renovations for sale in…
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AdrianLesher
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 11 months ago
Heights Historic Window and Door
I am considering a bid for Loewen windows from Heights Historic Window and Door. Loewen Windows appear to be hightly regarded for the most part,…
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ps158
in Taxes 10 years and 11 months ago
NYC Dept of Finance charged me interest on a bill I didn't know existed.
We just found out FROM OUR MORTGAGER that we owe NYC Dept of Finance close to $2,000 in taxes. It turns out, after calling the…
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ditmarsman
in Boiler Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
Question about Gas meter Oil/gas conversion
Hi, I am curious if anyone knows the answer to this. I am doing an oil to gas conversion, Coned said I needed new service…
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jlo
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 11 months ago
Fireplace Surround
We recently converted a wb fireplace to gas. We also removed the stone of the fireplace surround because the three pieces of stone surround were…
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cobblehillbilly
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 11 months ago
Mega Glass
Has anyone been in contact with Manny from Mega in this calendar year? We have been unable to get a response and now the phone…
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JIsadora
in About Brooklyn 14 years and 2 months ago
Question about a specific block in Bedford Stuyvesant
Hello all, can any Bed Stuy locals give me their opinion on the block – Madison Street between Lewis Ave and Stuyvesant Ave. Mostly talking…
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sourgrapes
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Z. Abedin
Has anyone seen Z.Abedin or his workmen onsite anywhere this season? I am trying to contact him regarding work he had previously done on my…
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mmvh
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
mini split systems and a legal question
Even though I’ve had my row house in Clonton Hill for over 22 years, until this past January, I never knew that the NYC heat…
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astec
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 11 months ago
Kitchen cabinet refinishing recommendations
Hi. I have kitchen cabinet doors with paint or thermofoil (can’t really tell) that is cracking and peeling from too much moisture and sun exposure.…
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skylightseeker
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Fencing Advice
Hi All, I am installing a terraced patio in my backyard where the back portion (by the back fence) will be raised about 1-2 ft…
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pkudder
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
A General Contractor and Master Craftsman - recommendation
I enthusiastically recommend JC Martin Renovation. He did several projects for us in FG. Not only is he professional and knowledgeable; he is someone who…
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markos
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Good general contractor for brownstone renovation/restoration.
We are getting ready to renovate a small townhouse (2200 square feet) with an eye to preserving historic details and retaining the original layout as…
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jlo
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 11 months ago
Fireplace Surround
We recently converted a wb fireplace to gas. We also removed the stone of the fireplace surround because the three pieces of stone surround were…
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