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uther88
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
I'm working on my godfathers kitchen floor. I pulled up the pine floor and in front of the wall which had the stove on top of it has bricks underneath it. Are they structural?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f15892879934-.jpg I found this under the floor. What was its function and can I remove it. It’s in front of a brick wall in what…
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flyingdesigner
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Laminate Kitchen Coutertop Installer
We are looking for someone who can cut and install a custom countertop using laminate. Any recommendations? Or other material suggestions that won’t break the…
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wannabebrownstoner
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
Gas smell in apartment when stove not in use?
For the last several weeks, we’ve noticed that certain areas of our apartment smell on and off of gas. It’s completely unrelated to cooking, as…
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DouglasAlan
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 6 months ago
How much should my water bill be?
I recently moved into a three-story two-family house with a washer and dishwasher, and we pay for the tenant’s water. So far, we’re averaging about…
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libralady22
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Can someone recommend a plasterer for a high molded ceiling?
Can someone please help me. I need a reasonable plasterer for a ceiling that has been damaged by a water leak. It has a temporary…
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sykorova
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
How to sell new propane heater, purchased in error?
Hello forum! I’m new. My husband and I are in a fix because we just bought an AO Smith propane water heater by mistake. Only…
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mrjane
in Landlord 13 years and 6 months ago
subletting a bedroom?
I have been renting out one of the apartments in my 3 fam non RC/RS building to my sister (and her husband). It’s been great, we are…
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daveinbedstuy
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommending Contractor
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f0aed62edf48-.jpg I’d like to heartily recommend the contractor who did my friend’s apartment renovation in Cadman Towers. Tommy Cheung was fast, efficient, relaible and reasonably…
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sharon121
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
Architect Quote - Sound Right?
Just received the below quote for architect services. Is this reasonable? It’ll be a good amount of work including a partial to full gut of…
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so_done
in Retail 13 years and 6 months ago
anyone know what is going in at 77 nevins st?
anyone know what is going in at 77 nevins st? betwn atlantic and state st. Use to be the pizzeria then the pharmacy. They have…
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uther88
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
I'm working on my godfathers kitchen floor. I pulled up the pine floor and in front of the wall which had the stove on top of it has bricks underneath it. Are they structural?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f15892879934-.jpg I found this under the floor. What was its function and can I remove it. It’s in front of a brick wall in what…
0
gdsingh13
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Air Flo Windows Status
Hi I have a contract with Air Flo Windows to replace our windows but have not been able to reach them since the Holidays. No…
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rookie1
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago
Free sinks
We have 2 cast iron & enamel sinks left over from a brownstone renovation in PS. One is most likely from the 30’s (it was…
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maxw
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Outside concrete stair to cellar
I need to build a staircase from outside my house to the cellar (below the english basement)–I am trying to find someone to do the…
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schmessie
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Sliding closet doors for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f149788b2ebb-.jpg For Sale: Very heavy, matched pair of solid, panelled wood sliding closet doors with ornate brass handles in very nice painted condition (not antique…
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sharon121
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
Architect Quote - Sound Right?
Just received the below quote for architect services. Is this reasonable? It’ll be a good amount of work including a partial to full gut of…
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kellyg
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
DOB Violation
I received a violation provision law 28-105.1 work without a permit. we have an illegal extension in the back of our home. It has been…
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thirteensmarties
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
DOB definition of Garden Level
We are renovating a brownstone. Our cellar is 2/3 below sidewalk in the front and opens fully onto a garden in the back. Our Code…
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