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Minmin
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
Fence Spikes--NYC regulations???
A neighbor has a low retaining wall. He just installed 4 inch spiked finials (rounded tops) at approximate 4-inch intervals. Even with the rounded tops,…
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architecturalstone
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
Architectural Elements
Our team has extensive full-cycle experience and passion with Cantera stone column, Limestone, Travertine and Marble and hand-carve these materials into fireplaces, fountains, columns, entryways,…
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ProHeights66
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
Gas Boiler for Steam Heat available for pick-up
Burnham gas-fired “independence” steam heat boiler for sale after we switched to hot-water heat. The boiler dates from 2005 and works great — heated entire…
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lagoon
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
Nice try Bstoner
But … there is a lot of room for improvement
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redwagon
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
Seeking craftsman to help with drywall and molding
Hi, We are looking for a craftsman to help with detail work in our apartment, including finishing drywall and molding. Fine finishing work. If you…
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
recommendations for a dehumidifier
We need to get a dehumidifier for our basement. We’d like one we can just keep running, with a hose attachment, so we don’t need…
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marykc
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
Unpaid Common Charges
Our by-laws allow us to charge the highest legal interest on unpaid common charges, in accordance with NY Condominium law. Does anyone know what that…
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yanks21
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
What is this type of retaining wall made of and where to get it?
Walked past a condo on 4th Ave near 8th St and saw this retaining wall. I think it is a stone veneer with a bluestone…
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g2bdon16st
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY RECOMMENDATION
Just sold in the south slope and would like to recommend an attorney: Elaine Gay, Attorney at Law (718) 832-2669 177 7th Avenue Brooklyn, NY…
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keal66
in General Discussion 12 years and 2 months ago
For Sale Boiler
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51be7bcf883b5-.jpg Enter Your Question
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dereklawler
in General Discussion 12 years and 6 months ago
Metal Roof Repair
Learning how to maintain a metal roof is important to ensure that the roofing will last as long as possible. With proper care, this type…
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CGmodern
in General Discussion 12 years and 10 months ago
hallway lighting
hi all- anyone have any interesting pictures or good recommendations on some lighting for your brownstone hallway? We’re finally painting our 1980’s teal green 3…
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bk_bstoner1
in General Discussion 12 years and 10 months ago
Handyman Recs?
Hi B’stoners! Could anyone recommend a handyman to assist with frequent but (most often) minor house fixes (ie. fixing a door that has come off…
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lemmy0220
in General Discussion 12 years and 10 months ago
Unattached brownstone requiring side exposure resurfacing
Three years ago the brownstone next door to the one I live in was torn down. The newly exposed side of the building was covered…
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kwar228
in General Discussion 12 years and 10 months ago
old door hardware
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/507d5d00a0481-.jpg The mechanism pictured (hope it’s clear enought) is broken, and I would rather not totally scrap it and have some new and differently sized…
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tamothy
in General Discussion 12 years and 10 months ago
Any Interest In Showing Off your Brownstone?
I am an associate casting producer located in Los Angeles and am currently working on the second season of a TLC Network show concerning homeowners…
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steveg
in General Discussion 12 years and 10 months ago
Lawyer Needed/ Tenants In Common agreement
Can anyone recommend a good lawyer familiar with Brooklyn Brownstone housing contracts; in particular I need to revise a Tenants In Common contract myself and…
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meglmt
in General Discussion 12 years and 10 months ago
Need an structural assessment of our building
We are looking to have our building assessed for all repairs, both strutural and cosmetic and want someone to assess the complete job so that…
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