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anitayoga
in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 8 months ago
Can you recommend a good, healthy restaurant in Park Slope?
Can you recommend a good, healthy restaurant in Park Slope?
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8104012
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
Leveling Floors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec7fca0e4f3a-.jpg Our building sags and the railroad apartment we live in has a rather pronounced slope from one side to the other (across the narrow…
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guikazoid
in Heating 13 years and 7 months ago
Replacing boiler - Weil Mclain or Burnham
I am installing a new boiler. Any preference on the brand? I’ve narrowed it down to the Burnham P206-NG (http://goo.gl/YDk9a) and Weil Mclain CGA-6 (http://goo.gl/pg6NB). Suggestions welcomed!
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lola
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
good carpenter
anyone recommend a good carpenter for some interior work, and someone to do some outdoor work on the brick addition to my brownstone which is…
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NYCUrbanista
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 7 months ago
Cadman Towers
I am reaching out to the Brownstoner community since my internet research abilities have failed me. I am currently on the list for a co-operative…
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stevecym
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 7 months ago
FREE MINWAX STAINS
I have about twenty of the real small cans and probably about 6 quart cans of minwax stains that I would like to dispose of. …
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stevecym
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 7 months ago
FREE MINWAX STAINS
I have about twenty of the real small cans and probably about 6 quart cans of minwax stains that I would like to dispose of. …
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rbenoff
in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago
Floor repair after radiator leak
Our radiator was leaking UNDER our hardwood floor for a few weeks before we noticed it. Now there is a distinct mildew, musty smell. We’ve…
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yahem
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion
Hello again – Wondering if anyone could tell us about how long it takes to convert from oil to gas and about how much it…
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rbenoff
in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago
Floor repair after radiator leak
Our radiator was leaking UNDER our hardwood floor for a few weeks before we noticed it. Now there is a distinct mildew, musty smell. We’ve…
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CG11231
in Roofers 13 years and 8 months ago
Contact Info for John Mastroianni, Roofer
Hello, I see John Mastroianni’s name mentioned in the forum archives for roofer but there is no phone or email noted. Cannot locate him in…
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lockjam
in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago
Are you thinking of using Vanderbilt Brownstones Kitchens and Baths?
Don’t. They used to be Clinton Hill Design & Build, also referred to on this forum as CHDB. I used them to renovate my brownstone,…
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yahem
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
Boiler Replacement - help!
Hello all – Last night our boiler blew (long sad story) and we need to get a new one. We’re trying to get a sense…
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Silvermax
in Garden 13 years and 8 months ago
Tumbler Composter for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec81f940e971- Brand-new Suncast TCB6800 tumbler composter, already assembled, never used. Too big for my small garden. $75 obo. Pick up in Park Slope. For photo and…
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xistent
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago
HEIGHTS WOODWORKING CUSTOM WINDOWS
In follow up on my recent post inquiring about replacing landmark windows w/ Marvin or Kolbes, now considering replacing sashes only as I’m told the…
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Silvermax
in Garden 13 years and 8 months ago
Tumbler Composter for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec81f940e971- Brand-new Suncast TCB6800 tumbler composter, already assembled, never used. Too big for my small garden. $75 obo. Pick up in Park Slope. For photo and…
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8104012
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
Leveling Floors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec7fca0e4f3a-.jpg Our building sags and the railroad apartment we live in has a rather pronounced slope from one side to the other (across the narrow…
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RunJoe
in Other 13 years and 8 months ago
Wall Thickness
In a typical pre-1900 brownstone, how thick are the walls? By my rough measurements, the Front and Rear Facade are ~ 18″, Interior Brick Partition…
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