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smorales
in Other 13 years and 2 months ago
buying a brownstone
We just moved to NY (from Ca.) and are new to the brownstone market. What sort of things should we know and look out for??
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xistent
in Garden 13 years and 3 months ago
SEARCHING FOR PAVERS
Im looking for some pavers to make a small area in garden, approximately 50 square feet. Anybody have any pavers or stones they want to…
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saar
in Other 13 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation for a buying guide/checklist we should read?
We are taking our first steps in buying a place. Looking for a 2br in Clinton Hill/ Bed Stuy/ Prospect Heights. Anyone has a recommendation…
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Bar
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 2 months ago
Need Exterior Painter Recommendation
Hi Brownstoner Community I have wood steps that need to be sanded and repainted. Does anyone have any recommendations for me as to painters to…
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wrengles
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 3 months ago
Need recommendation for renovation of house in Ditmas Park
108 year old Victorian in landmarked area. Need to repair some of the the wood clapboard, repair soffits, and re-paint the entire house. Also have…
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olive
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
Backyard basketball enclosure?
A neighbor is turning his entire brownstone backyard into a basketball court. Twenty-foot poles are going up to support overhead netting. Is this legal? (We’re…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 2 months ago
Electrician License
I am looking for information on Thour Wiring. They provide electricians. I am having trouble locating their license. The electricians name is Craig. They have…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 2 months ago
Electrician License
I am looking for information on Thour Wiring. They provide electricians. I am having trouble locating their license. The electricians name is Craig. They have…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 2 months ago
Licensed Electrician
How do I check the credentials of an electrician? I want to make sure the guy is legit with no bad history. How do I…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 2 months ago
Licensed Electrician
How do I check the credentials of an electrician? I want to make sure the guy is legit with no bad history. How do I…
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Bar
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 2 months ago
Need Exterior Painter Recommendation
Hi Brownstoner Community I have wood steps that need to be sanded and repainted. Does anyone have any recommendations for me as to painters to…
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nyc0411
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
What is this architectural iron element called? (Found aound door entrances) (Where would I find it for purchase?)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f921b2ac58f7-.jpg In addition to the photo attached, I have five photos for view – see the links below. Does anyone know the name of this…
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kls
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Attic Fan Installation
We have a finished attic level that is used as an office, but it gets hot. We have 2 small windows, but was thinking of…
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olive
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
Backyard basketball enclosure?
A neighbor is turning his entire brownstone backyard into a basketball court. Twenty-foot poles are going up to support overhead netting. Is this legal? (We’re…
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nyc0411
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
What is this architectural iron element called? (Found aound door entrances) (Where would I find it for purchase?)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f921b2ac58f7-.jpg In addition to the photo attached, I have five photos for view – see the links below. Does anyone know the name of this…
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EcoBrooklyn
in Roofers 13 years and 3 months ago
Green Roof in a Landmarks Area?
Hello, I have a client who wants us to install a green roof on his home, which is in a landmarks area. The roof is…
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widthom
in Doors 13 years and 3 months ago
Pocket Door Hardware / Latch
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9084c5df073-.jpg I have a pocket door to my powder room with the very standard latch pictured here – which is very unreliable in a household…
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Oxygen
in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 3 months ago
Slightly Unusual Lock: Where to Buy?
I want to install a lock for an interior hallway that is accessed via a single French door. The door hardware is from the 1920’s.…
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