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fmogul
in Metalwork 13 years and 11 months ago
Custom-welded trash sheds?
There’s a wide array of trash bin sheds in Brownstone Land, each with its pro’s and con’s. We currently have big Rubbermaid ones, which aren’t…
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Augustiner
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
wheelchair accessibility a must?
I received the info that if you do renovation (or might it be the new C of O?), the garden appartment in a 3+ family…
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Augustiner
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
wheelchair accessibility a must?
I received the info that if you do renovation (or might it be the new C of O?), the garden appartment in a 3+ family…
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bklynpwds
in Landscaping 13 years and 6 months ago
Exterior Phone/Cable Wire Removal
Has anyone had exterior phone/cable wires removed from their home after a renovation? If so, did you call both the phone company and the cable…
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gillianr718
in Garden 13 years and 6 months ago
backyard access rights
I am a renter in the same apartment for 2 1/2 years which has private access to about a 25’x25′ backyard. My landlord told us…
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curious2
in Mortgage 13 years and 6 months ago
Opt out clause???
Is it standard for a buyer of a condo to ask for a clause in the contract that states that if on the day of…
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Tansy
in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago
I am having front arched doors made and am looking for a top flush bolt to hold the stationary door in place. Ideally I would like a 36
Door Hardware
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ejbro
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 6 months ago
Roof Decks
I’m interested in having a roof deck installed on the roof of my 108 unit co-op in Brooklyn. I’m looking for feedback/guidance from others who…
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lkat75
in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago
Wood Floor in Closet
Thanks in advance for your advice as I am trying to figure out my options. I live in a pre-war co-op and the floors in…
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st78n3c
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Renovation in Historic District?
Just as a hypothetical question before considering this more seriously, does anyone out there have experience doing a big renovation project on a brownstone in…
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windsorstone
in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago
any recs for a contractor that specializes in cement floor sealing for a residential space?
i’m moving into an apartment in windsor terrace where there is a cement sub floor and i’d like to have it sealed and shiny and…
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schmalla
in Permits 13 years and 6 months ago
No Permits???
I understand that you need permits to do a lot of renovations in NYC. I was told that the seller of the brownstone I’m considering buying…
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arewedoneyet
in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago
Wax or Poly stairs - please help us decide
We’re doing a pretty complete restoration and are waxing our floors. We’re trying to decide what to do with our stairs. The first flight is…
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Kateruba
in Utilities 13 years and 6 months ago
Thinking of getting an automated wireless meter reader for water and other utilities
Hello, Does anyone have these? I just moved into my house and I will be living upstairs, without access to the basement, which might make…
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walester
in Electricians 13 years and 6 months ago
Electrician/Detective
I need to find somone with good detective skills who can figure out the cable, telephone, and ethernet wiring in my house, and make corrections.…
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schmalla
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Installing cable TV hookups
I’m considering buying an old brownstone that needs a lot of work. I haven’t confirmed this yet, but I think that there are no hookups…
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straybongo
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a CSA in Boerum Hill?
Just wanted to let the board know that the Brooklyn Beet CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) based in Boerum Hill is open for enrollment for the…
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nyflicka
in Furniture 13 years and 6 months ago
UPDATED:Beautiful Furniture For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f58e8cfabe8b-.jpg Hi Brownstoners, **Just updated the price on the Rico Sofa to $1500** We are moving and need to sell some of our furniture. Everything…
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