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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 8 years ago
demolition and framing specialist
I am look for a demolition and framing specialist. any recs
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slavan1320
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Glass Backyard Extension and Privacy
Does anyone have experience building a glass extension off the ground floor of a townhouse? Originally, we hoped to build a 10′ extension of the…
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mattfelsen
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Stripping paint from cast iron fireplace& summer cover
Hello! I recently begun stripping paint off a marble & cast iron arched fireplace in my 1874 Clinton Hill apartment. I used Citristrip and later…
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rd684
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Injection Foam Insulation
There was a recent discussion about Heavy Drafts Coming Thru Baseboards and outlets but the thread is closed. I have a similar situation where there’s…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 8 years ago
demolition and framing specialist
I am look for a demolition and framing specialist. any recs
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maxwellimus
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Fuel Delivery Maintenance Company
Hi – I recently bought a brownstone and was wondering which company people would recommend for fuel oil maintenance, oil price, and service in the…
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maxwellimus
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Fuel Delivery Maintenance Company
Hi – I recently bought a brownstone and was wondering which company people would recommend for fuel oil maintenance, oil price, and service in the…
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karindrew
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Need contractor to add crown moldings and plaster ceiling medallions
I’d be especially interested in working with someone who does restoration to ensure that what we add is period-appropriate (original details were removed). If anyone…
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harlem_reno
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Original Fireplace Tiles For Sale
Due to a gut renovation of an 1890’s Harlem brownstone we’ve manually salvaged as many tiles as possible from 3 separate fireplaces. See https://photos.app.goo.gl/hHPj6E28xBcghFwy2 for…
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harlem_reno
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Original Fireplace Tiles For Sale
Due to a gut renovation of an 1890’s Harlem brownstone we’ve manually salvaged as many tiles as possible from 3 separate fireplaces. See https://photos.app.goo.gl/hHPj6E28xBcghFwy2 for…
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Newer websites to list a rental apt. Do any of them work?
I own a townhouse and have been renting out 2 units in it since 2010 (with broker free or similar fee). From the beginning I…
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ASBESTOS
Can someone please shed some light on this: I’ve read some terrifying stories but today I spoke to person who’s been removing Asbestos for 30…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Cost for stair replacement?
Anyone replace a flight of standard interior brownstone stairs lately and want to share a cost? I’m talking about replacement of all existing treads and…
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locksmithhacckensack
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Recourse on LPC violations received PRIOR to closing?
We purchased our renovated home in a landmarked area and were told by the developer that all facade renovations up to LPC code. (We are…
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abc123
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Looking for someone to paint built-in
I have a large built-in wall unit in a bedroom that has multiple doors and drawers that needs a refresh. Much like when people get…
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abc123
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Looking for someone to paint built-in
I have a large built-in wall unit in a bedroom that has multiple doors and drawers that needs a refresh. Much like when people get…
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jewel
in General Discussion 8 years ago
Plumber Recommendation
Anyone have a recommendation for a plumber in 11201? I don’t need anything major done. Just replacing a shower head and fix a couple of…
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