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orrsuz

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago

Window help

We had Kolbe sash replacements installed a few years ago and we have a few niggling issues which I’d really like to resolve – replacing…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

bkrenobaby

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago

Architect or Full Service Contractor for Brownstone Renovation?

I am renovating a landmarked multifamily brownstone on a very tight budget, and trying to decide whether to use an independent architect plus a GC,…

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dante

in Fencing 12 years and 1 month ago

Any suggestions on a fence contractor

We are looking for a company to install about 40 feet of backyard fencing. Has anyone out there had a good experience with someone they…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

ferney1c

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago

Creating a finished basement from an unfinshed basement.

Can anyone recommend a company that specializes in turning an unfinished basement into a finished basement? I would like to do this in my brownstone.…

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homebuyer

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago

Need advise on walls of garden floor

Our contractor started sheet rocking the garden floor but did not put the vapor sheet or insulation behind the sheet rock. Please advise on what…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

dante

in Fencing 12 years and 1 month ago

Any suggestions on a fence contractor

We are looking for a company to install about 40 feet of backyard fencing. Has anyone out there had a good experience with someone they…

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lizabklyn

in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago

Mid Century Modern China Cabinet WITH PHOTOS

Attached are photos of cabinet previously posted for sale. Thank you!

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lizabklyn

in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago

Mid Century Modern China Cabinet WITH PHOTOS

Attached are photos of cabinet previously posted for sale. Thank you!

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nwrr

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

looking to repair or replace the hatch of a Brownstone on Carroll Gardens

hatch repair needed also redo a ceiling in the cellar. Contractors :leave your contact details, info. I will contact you shortly.

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

brooklyn2014

in Decks and Porches 12 years and 1 month ago

Bulkhead

Hello, Does anyone have an experience with bulkhead repair/replacement? Thank you

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

kkevin

in Tile 12 years and 1 month ago

Exterior stone work

Hi. New to forum. I want to create a sound surface to add sandstone to the front of my home on the planter boxes. I…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

nwrr

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

looking to repair or replace the hatch of a Brownstone on Carroll Gardens

hatch repair needed also redo a ceiling in the cellar. Contractors :leave your contact details, info. I will contact you shortly.

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lizabklyn

in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago

Mid Century Modern China Cabinet

Solid wood cabinet in very good condition with some scratches/areas of wear. Two glass doors, two narrow drawers, and two wooden lower cabinet doors. It…

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lizabklyn

in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago

Mid Century Modern China Cabinet

Solid wood cabinet in very good condition with some scratches/areas of wear. Two glass doors, two narrow drawers, and two wooden lower cabinet doors. It…

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reupjosh

in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago

Roofer Recommendations

Hey all. We have a small leak in our roof and was wondering if anyone can recommend a quality contractor / roofer for this job……

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architerp

in Alarm 12 years and 1 month ago

Underground Plumbing Recommendation

Can any recommend any plumbers for some underground work in Queens? Looking to put a bathroom in my basement. I’ve looked at the directory but…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

daintydu

in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago

FREE: Cement Tile (worth $500) to First to Pick Up

Sadly I can’t use this cute 8″ square cement tile I had shipped in from San Diego – they were $250 for the tile +…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

thejbp

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago

Home purchase, work permits, extension and certificate of occupancy

Hello: I am in contract to purchase a home in Windsor Terrace, Brookyln, although we have yet to close. The home was built in 1910…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

brettlewis

in Expeditors 12 years and 2 months ago

Is a Handicapped Accessible Bathroom Required in 3 Family Brownstone?

We are converting a 4 family brownstone to a 3 family. The only work we’re doing is on the parlor and second floors. The DOB…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

skeer126

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago

Sprinkler system question

Hey guys, so I have been getting contradicting info about needing a sprinkler system in a 2 family in BK. Everyone I talk to says…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

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