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brooklynmaterials
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
Reclaimed bowling alley lanes wood for sale - great for counters, table, desk, etc.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f1f7a7a16e4a-.jpg We recently reclaimed a bunch of old bowling alley lane wood. Lengths vary from 6, 8 or 10′ long and all pieces are…
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Amym718
in Inspection 13 years and 5 months ago
What is the question you wish you'd asked before buying your house?
I have to think this discussion has appeared here before, but I can’t find it. (So point me to it, if you think it’s here.)…
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Reno2011
in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago
Any good references for someone who can fix appliances; also for good electrician?
We have some tenants who have proceeded to break everything in the apartment in the last year including the stove, washer AND dryer, and microwave…
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houseowax
in DIY 13 years and 5 months ago
Where To Get Copper Downspout?
Not surprisingly somebody’s taken off with about 12′ of our copper downspout under cover of night. I want to replace it – this time I’ll…
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viaorient
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 7 months ago
Closing on a House with CofO
My was just accepted on a three family house without a CofO. The seller does not want to get it. This house was built before…
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vicente
in Flooring 13 years and 5 months ago
Type your question here...Need some to refinish my floors soon!!!
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bullfrog
in Appliances 13 years and 8 months ago
Lacanche French Range for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec68e7d239a4-.jpg I’m helping a client sell a beautiful French range that she no longer has a need for. The range is in excellent condition and…
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houseowax
in DIY 13 years and 5 months ago
Where To Get Copper Downspout?
Not surprisingly somebody’s taken off with about 12′ of our copper downspout under cover of night. I want to replace it – this time I’ll…
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irmavep
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 5 months ago
Gray marble fireplace mantle for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2032cd1752e-.jpg Selling one of the original 1880’s marble fireplace mantles from our house– good condition, marble hearth and cast iron insert included $600 Please email me…
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irmavep
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 5 months ago
Gray marble fireplace mantle for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2032cd1752e-.jpg Selling one of the original 1880’s marble fireplace mantles from our house– good condition, marble hearth and cast iron insert included $600 Please email me…
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10farrar
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
Hallway as storage
We own a brownstone with two other families. We are on the top floor of the building. We use the tiny space outside our apartment…
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466dad
in For Sale 13 years and 5 months ago
Doors available
Two years after our completing our renovation, we’re finally getting around to get rid of the dozen doors we salvaged from the job. Mostly these…
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Sisophys
in Heating 13 years and 5 months ago
New gas boiler, now pipes banging. $3500 fix necessary?
We switched from oil to gas heat this fall and our pipes have been banging since. It seems to be getting worse. Could that be…
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stanhope
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
Is A Realtor Scaming My Neighbor?
I recently found out that my elderly neighbor is selling her brownstone for a ridiculously low price. I mean like a quater of what it’s…
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annep
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 5 months ago
Looking for recommendations for help with backyard garden design/landscaping
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f1f81074cfbe-.png I’ve finally decided to turn the dirtpile in my backyard into a proper backyard/garden & need help 🙂 I own half the backyard of…
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SewardWasRight
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Contractor wants to Remove End-of-the-line Steam Riser
I have a steam riser that rises up through the floors/ceilings in the southeast corner of the house. On the top floor that riser ends…
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callalily
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago
Auto body shop for powder coating sink?
Does anyone know a good auto body shop they would trust with powder coating a sink? Or can anyone recommend an auto body shop where…
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daveinbedstuy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago
Old Hot Water Heaters recycled?
Does the city take these on recycling day?
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