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snarkolepctic

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

Anyone add a porch on a frame row house?

Tax photo shows that our South Slope frame row house originally had a porch and we’d like to build one when we redo the facade.  We’re working…

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radavma

in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years and 5 months ago

Recommendation for Painter/Contractor- Russell Weyl 917-612-4006

I just wanted to take a few minutes to recommend Unique finishes, the company we just used to paint our new apartment. We previously used…

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wherebklyn

in Foundation 13 years and 5 months ago

Steel columns in basement

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f674a2abce1a-.png Looking for cost estimate for this job:  basement of old victorian house has screw jacks supporting the main wooden beam and, we’re told, that is below…

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ittnyc1

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

Where to Buy Bathroom Wall Tiles? (Update)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6749784cea1-.jpg   I am new to the Brownstoner forum. I came across a post titled “Where to Buy Bathroom Wall Tiles” and someone recommened my…

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ittnyc1

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

Where to Buy Bathroom Wall Tiles? (Update)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6749784cea1-.jpg   I am new to the Brownstoner forum. I came across a post titled “Where to Buy Bathroom Wall Tiles” and someone recommened my…

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swngnmonk

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 5 months ago

Venting bathroom on the top floor

So I’m about to renovate my bathroom, and one of the issues I’d like to deal with is venting. Currently, there’s no vent in the…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

brooklynmaterials

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago

Wood reclaimed from old bowling alley lanes - for counter, table, desk, bar, etc.

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f673bc3e7a30-.jpg We have a few pieces left so posting one last time… Salvaged sections of old bowling lane floor from a closed down bowling alley…

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jjq

in Building Code 13 years and 5 months ago

PLG Legal Two-Families w/Basement Apartment

My wife and I are looking for a two-family with a legally-zoned basement apartment in PLG.    Now, the zoning and legal use laws are…

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terryhoppy

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month ago

IN NEED OF INTERIOR WINDOW SHUTTERS

IN NEED OF INTERIOR WINDOW SHUTTER – 43″ HIGH 8″ WIDE

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

CHM

in Roofers 13 years and 5 months ago

Need repair work for our crown molding on brownstone facade

I think it’s called the crown on a brownstone – it’s the decorative molding piece right under the roof.  A squirrel somehow found its way…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

nodnyc

in Masonry 13 years and 5 months ago

Fallen Lintel

Last night the lintel from the center of the window on the top floor of my (painted brick) townhouse just fell off and crashed to…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

Gobbaloon

in Insurance 13 years and 5 months ago

Exterior Work and Insurance

I need to get exterior work done on our 4-storey building. But I’m terrified that someone will fall off (or drop something off) either the…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

nintzk

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 5 months ago

Skim Coating...cost and recommendations

Im looking to have an approximately 700-800 sq. ft. apartment skim coated.  This is going to be an apartment for rent, so I do not…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

57spring

in Construction 13 years and 5 months ago

Suggestions/Cost for filling in concrete trench

We recently upgraded our Con Ed electrical lines and were left with a rectangular trench in the concrete patio in front of our house in…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

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Skylight replacement, roof deck repairs and door replacement

Hi, We need to replace a couple of skylights and have some work done on the roof deck around these skylights. Also, need the door…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

flipnbrooklyn

in Landscaping 13 years and 5 months ago

Professional Landscaping: Worth It or Not?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f651d48951ee-.jpg Hi Fellow Brownstoners, My wife and I have been contemplating on whether should have our private patio fixed & designed by a professional landscaper. …

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

r-squared

in Roofers 13 years and 5 months ago

Seeking a top Victorian roofer / contractor

Hello I’m looking at a house in Victorian flatbush. It seems in very good condition as far as I can tell, but I’m no expert…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

dancingirl

in Flooring 13 years and 5 months ago

Painted/Glazed Pine Floors

Has anyone painted or glazed their pine floors?  I have see some technique where it looks like a sheer color and you can still see…

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josh moynahan

in Furniture 13 years and 5 months ago

CHURCH PEW FOR SALE

we have a church pew for sale – ask is $200.  It is dark wood and about 5.5′ long.  If it makes any difference, it may…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

josh moynahan

in Furniture 13 years and 5 months ago

CHURCH PEW FOR SALE

we have a church pew for sale – ask is $200.  It is dark wood and about 5.5′ long.  If it makes any difference, it may…

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