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guikazoid

in Inspection 14 years and 3 months ago

Realtor Recommended Inspector

I’ve been reading some articles about being weary about realtor recommend home inspectors.  My realtor recommended Rich Perri.  I have read amazing things about him on Brownstoner.…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

widthom

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Armstrong Vinyl Floor Tiles - 2 cases - 90 sq.ft.

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ecdb506374c0-.jpg I have 2 sealed cases of Armstrong “Imperial Texture” vinyl composition tiles.  45 sq.ft. in Pomegranate Red and 45 sq.ft. in Pumpkin Orange.  Perfect…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

bennybushwick

in Glass 13 years and 10 months ago

Glass

Any recommendation a glass maker in Brooklyn  . i am looking for  a custom  glass panel that i can   place on top of antique…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

widthom

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Armstrong Vinyl Floor Tiles - 2 cases - 90 sq.ft.

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ecdb506374c0-.jpg I have 2 sealed cases of Armstrong “Imperial Texture” vinyl composition tiles.  45 sq.ft. in Pomegranate Red and 45 sq.ft. in Pumpkin Orange.  Perfect…

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Dksbs

in Other 13 years and 10 months ago

Don't forget alternate side parking on Friday

Happy Thanksgiving to all.  Don’t forget about alternate side parking on Friday.  I did a few years ago and got a ticket.  I also learned…

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Dksbs

in Other 13 years and 10 months ago

Don't forget alternate side parking on Friday

Happy Thanksgiving to all.  Don’t forget about alternate side parking on Friday.  I did a few years ago and got a ticket.  I also learned…

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gardenchill

in Radiators 13 years and 10 months ago

Very, VERY loud clanking radiator

I have my radiator shut off due to the loud clanking. Does anyone know of a heating specialist/plumber that will take on a “small” job…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

flyingfish

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

Need recommendations for video security for Brownstone

My mother lives alone in Cobble Hill, and some things have gone missing recently. She would like to put in a video security setup -…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

ronman

in Wood Restoration 13 years and 10 months ago

coffin corner turn at stop of stairs

During construction the “coffin corner” was cut, i want to replace it . the bottom shelf piece was a piece of wood. I have seen…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

lola

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 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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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

RunJoe

in Other 13 years and 10 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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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

lenmo

in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago

painting front door of brownstone

what is a good black paint (not gossy but not matte either ) for a restored doubled exterior doors?

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SewardWasRight

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago

Caulking Joints Between Bldg.'s

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ecb09e132ea9-.jpg There is water coming into my vestibule from a leak somewhere near to where there is an approx. 1/4″ gap (the rest is maybe…

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gjj210

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

Looking for monthly parking in Red Hook. Any suggestions?

Enter Your Question

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BklynDeco

in Sewer 13 years and 10 months ago

Leader to sewer drain connection - what's the code?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec7ecfce004d- In prep for the hurricane, my neighbor (we don’t speak, but that’s another story) disconnected the leader to sewer connection of his house – which…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

gardenchill

in Radiators 13 years and 10 months ago

Very, VERY loud clanking radiator

I have my radiator shut off due to the loud clanking. Does anyone know of a heating specialist/plumber that will take on a “small” job…

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lapinagile

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 10 months ago

Anyone live at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG?

Hi, I’m considering buying a co-op at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG / Flatbush.  Does anyone live there or know someone who lives there and…

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lapinagile

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 10 months ago

Anyone live at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG?

Hi, I’m considering buying a co-op at 40 Clarkson Ave in PLG / Flatbush.  Does anyone live there or know someone who lives there and…

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snarkolepctic

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

Gutting a two family frame - where to begin?

We did the inspection with Joe Pasaturo. Now we’re going into contract and want to start getting our ducks in a row so we can…

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anitayoga

in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 10 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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