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elm_bk

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago

Any floorplans out there?

Hi, I saw a question recently soliciting feedback on a floorplan, which piqued my interest — are their other floorplans floating around on brownstoner? I…

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Mar

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 6 months ago

Experiences with milk paint (interior walls)?

I’m considering milk paint for our apartment walls, experiences and advice? Painters with milk paint experience? I love the look (velvety, slightly mottled) and fact…

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mystiky

in Counters 13 years and 6 months ago

Should we put metal bars into the granite counter top?

I am considering between 2 different places to buy my granite counter top from, and both of them have different “ideas” for my situarion. I have a breakfast…

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shk

in Pest Control 13 years and 6 months ago

Squirrel removal from top floor crawlspace and sealing point of access?

I think we have a squirrel hanging out in the crawlspace between our top floor ceiling and roof. Any suggestions on 1) who can remove…

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brownstoned

in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago

Do I REALLY need permits to rebuild addition?

Ok, so here goes…       My Family owns a brownstone that was bought by my grandfather in 1965.My parents bought said house form…

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Northie

in Other 13 years and 6 months ago

Architect for roof tear off

Can anyone recommend an architect to draw and file plans for the following roof work on a landmarked building?  Guidance on estimated architect costs is…

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mystiky

in Electricians 13 years and 6 months ago

Do I really need a GFCI receptacle on my breakfast table?

I am changing my kitchen, and we are installing a 6 foot long breakfast table that extends directly from out countertop (same height).   Imagine our kitchen as…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

karma

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago

Daniel Goldstein Karma

What goes around comes around. His house at 297 15th Street plans DISAPPROVED by DOB! http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=2&passjobnumber=320385784&passdocnumber=01

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

stevecym

in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago

Nice Pair of Doors at Brooklyn Build it Green

I just want to give everyone a heads up.  I was in the new Build it Green on 9th St in Brooklyn today and saw…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

bklynpwds

in Architectural Salvage 14 years ago

wide plank pine flooring for sale

Approximately 1500 square feet of 9-10″ wide plank pine sub-flooring for sale, $3 per linear foot.  Boards were removed carefully as we had intended to…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

achildgrows

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago

We have shutters if you need some.....

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e50800354835-.jpg Hi All, A bit of a reposting with measurements. When we bought our brownstone 8 years ago, the former owner had all the shutters…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

mhsdwb_brooklyn

in DIY 13 years and 6 months ago

Carroll Gardens - Feedback on HDTV Reception & Equipment

  Looking for your comments on using an indoor HDTV antenna vs. a roof mounted exterior type to receive the full array of available local…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

berniceshola

in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago

DOB permit disapproval appeal question

hey all, I’d love it if anyone who understands the DOB labyrinth could explain the following to me. Per BISWEB, a boarded-up brownstone on my…

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berniceshola

in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago

DOB permit disapproval appeal question

hey all, I’d love it if anyone who understands the DOB labyrinth could explain the following to me. Per BISWEB, a boarded-up brownstone on my…

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dianeg

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 6 months ago

Sales Tax on Facade Restoration

We have gotten several quotes for restoring the facade on our brownstone.  Two of the contractors indicated that they would have to charge us sales…

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karma

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago

Daniel Goldstein Karma

What goes around comes around. His house at 297 15th Street plans DISAPPROVED by DOB! http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/JobsQueryByNumberServlet?requestid=2&passjobnumber=320385784&passdocnumber=01

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brownstoned

in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago

Do I REALLY need permits to rebuild addition?

Ok, so here goes…       My Family owns a brownstone that was bought by my grandfather in 1965.My parents bought said house form…

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brooklynhome

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 6 months ago

opinions needed on kitchen range configuration

I would appreciate opinions on my kitchen dilemma. When we bought our house it came with a 36″ gas professional range that is 16 years…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

sokny

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 6 months ago

Purchasing a condo and they are asking for a statement of funds...is this commonplace or should I be concerned?

We were asked to get pre approved for a mortgage from one of their partners and we were, and now they are asking for a…

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meganh1

in For Sale 13 years and 7 months ago

For Sale: Antique Universal Gas Stove by Cribben and Sexton

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ee2613c23140-.jpg Our new house came with an antique stove, which we’re offering up for sale.  It’s a 1950’s era gas range, oven and broiler. We’ve…

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