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ytnyc2
in For Sale 14 years and 6 months ago
For Sale- two original 5 panel brownstone doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e972e7fa1535-.jpg I originally bought them from Eddie’s and refinished them myself, but I have since moved to a modern home and have no use for…
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calle3441
in Electricians 14 years and 8 months ago
STAY AWAY FROM BREEN ELECTRIC!!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e36bed329cea-.jpg Just wanted to report my miserable experience with Breen Electric. First, a job they said could be done in a week took almost 3…
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megskelt
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Looking for good SRO attorney
Hi, I’m looking for recommendations for attorneys that are experienced with SROs. I want to learn more about how to alleviate the burden of a…
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jumping
in Roofers 11 years and 10 months ago
Free Pocket Door-
83.5″ x 28″ solid wood pocket door with 60″ metal track and 2 mechanisms with wheels. It’s a 5 panel (horizontal) door painted white. From…
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ditmasmom
in Roofers 11 years and 10 months ago
Odd smell - what can it be or who do I call in to investigate?
We have been in our house for one year. Recently, on 2 occasions I have noticed a strange smell from my daughter’s bedroom. It is…
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anotherposter
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Front rail work?
I want to have our front rails (fairly simple design along top of brownstone wall) on the fence, the stoop rails, and three window bars…
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timmywolen
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
New Sewer main from home to street
I received the wonderful news that my sewer line is broken and is functioning at 50%. I had the American water/ DEP insurance which ended…
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rrmwzsxyjntpaloh
in For Sale 11 years and 10 months ago
FREE BAMBOO FENCING
I HAVE JUST REMOVED 4 LARGE ROLLS OF BAMBOO FENCING FROM MY ROOF DECK. THEY ARE DARKENED BUT INTACT AND IN GOOD SHAPE. ANYONE WILLING…
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aatishghalib
in Moving and Storage 11 years and 10 months ago
Man with a Van
Hi all! Looking for a “man with a van” to help me pick up a desk from Park Slope, and possibly a dining table from…
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Eyrie
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 10 months ago
Question: how to seal steam pipe gaps?
What product should I use to seal the ceiling & floor gaps where my 1950s coop’s steam pipes pass through? They are exposed pipes, and…
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rrmwzsxyjntpaloh
in For Sale 11 years and 10 months ago
FREE BAMBOO FENCING
I HAVE JUST REMOVED 4 LARGE ROLLS OF BAMBOO FENCING FROM MY ROOF DECK. THEY ARE DARKENED BUT INTACT AND IN GOOD SHAPE. ANYONE WILLING…
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nintzk86
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for rubbish removal / demolition
Brownstoners, I just wanted to recommend M.S.A. Quality, Inc. for any demo/rubbish related project you may have. I have used them multiple times for both…
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househunter
in Insurance 11 years and 10 months ago
Experience with Brownstone Agency and other Insurance Companies
Hello, I’m looking to switch from Liberty Mutual to a different insurance company, as their prices have gone up by 44% in the last year.…
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cobbleh
in Construction 11 years and 10 months ago
guarding against dust?
Hi everyone, We live in an old tenement building that is now a cooperative. Whenever an apartment is renovated, dust manages to make its way…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Sprinkler engineer needed
Hi, I am looking for a sprinkler engineer to work on a sprinkler filing for a 5 level brownstone. Let me know of any recommendations,…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Sprinkler engineer needed
Hi, I am looking for a sprinkler engineer to work on a sprinkler filing for a 5 level brownstone. Let me know of any recommendations,…
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vanessajohnson787@gmail.com
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
Hi – I live in the 4th floor of a brownstone and I’m planning to remodel the kitchen and a half bathroom. The summary of…
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Eyrie
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 10 months ago
Question: how to seal steam pipe gaps?
What product should I use to seal the ceiling & floor gaps where my 1950s coop’s steam pipes pass through? They are exposed pipes, and…
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