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nanner08
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
Removing ductwork
Working on a 4-story brownstone that used to be multi-family (no longer). Sometime in the 1970s, a centralized ventilation system was added. There is a…
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 11 years and 5 months ago
Satellite company installed dish on my property
Hi – my new neighbors just picked up satellite TV. I just realized that the dish company installed the dish on my property ( [https://i.imgur.com/ZsH0BNm.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/ZsH0BNm.jpg…
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Cast Iron Summer Cover
This heavy cast iron summer cover was left in the cellar by the previous owner and has been sitting there doing nothing for the past…
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rubyt
in Foundation 13 years and 6 months ago
A highly recommended contractor for foundation/basement work
We recently had major work done on our 100+ year old stone foundation. The work was done by **John Sullivan / North Willowdale Corporation, 718…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Terrace/Deck Door
Need to take a window out and replace with a door that will lead to a deck in the backyard. Thinking about steel casement doors-…
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ps158
in Cellar 11 years and 5 months ago
cellar hatch - where to buy, what to look for?
Where’s a good place to buy a decent, inexpensive cellar hatch? Nothing fancy but we want something that is very secure, will keep water out,…
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ilovestoops
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Bi-fold door, interior solid-core: anyone have info?
A bi-fold door would really solve a problem I have, but I’ve only seen the cheap closet doors. Does anyone have experience with interior bi-fold…
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joanncal
in Utilities 11 years and 5 months ago
ConEd new service
Hi, We recently purchased a 3-family property in Brooklyn. ConEd has a work order to install new meters. ConEd discovered on the meter install date…
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ilovestoops
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Bi-fold door, interior solid-core: anyone have info?
A bi-fold door would really solve a problem I have, but I’ve only seen the cheap closet doors. Does anyone have experience with interior bi-fold…
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gtinsouthslope
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Draining a water heater
Last month I drained my 18 month old 50 gallon gas AO smith water heater for the first time. The water was black when it…
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redasch
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Mysterious Leak Older but not ancient porcelin Bathtub
Classic 1880 Park Slope 4-story brownstone. Second floor bathroom has an older porcelain bathtub that when we fill to take a bath and get into…
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fitch
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Lease Question for 2 Family House
Hi All, Question: We own a 3 story, 2 family house in Bed-Stuy and will be renting out the top floor apartment soon. In regards…
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 11 years and 5 months ago
Satellite company installed dish on my property
Hi – my new neighbors just picked up satellite TV. I just realized that the dish company installed the dish on my property ( [https://i.imgur.com/ZsH0BNm.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/ZsH0BNm.jpg…
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bedstuytownhouse
in For Sale 11 years and 5 months ago
Bowflex Treadclimber TC3000 for sale - $500
Used maybe ten times in total. Has a couple of scuff marks on the cup holders from moving it but otherwise in perfect condition. Paid…
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owest
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Free slate & landscaping stone
In tree pit in front of 358 14 St, Brooklyn, btwn 6&7 Aves. Six pieces slate, 3 feet x 11 inches x 2 inches. And…
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fishermb
in Construction 11 years and 5 months ago
Possible to Convert this layout to 2-BR?
I’ve attached a floorplan to this post, is it possible to convert (I assume it would have to be) the living room space into a…
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mlight
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Uniform trash cans??
Hello friends! One of my neighbors mentioned that he had seen some blocks in Brooklyn that have uniform trash cans in front of every building.…
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ProHeights66
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Need Ironworker and/or metal shopt to fix garden level iron gate entrance
I have just purchased (from the architectural salvage yard next to Lowes — thanks Brownstoners!) an iron gate to replace the flat metal door on…
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fitch
in For Sale 11 years and 5 months ago
Sanctuary Shaped Front Gold Chest from Hooker Furniture
Hi, I have this item for sale. Details of the product can be viewed [here](http://www.cymax.com/Hooker-Furniture-Sanctuary-Three-Drawer-Shaped-Front-Gold-Chest-3008-85004.htm). Photos of the item we own are attached. The top…
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