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gavolivia
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Replacing Window with Door from Parlor Level-Recommendations?
As the title says, We’re looking to replace a window with a door to access deck off our Parlor level. We’ll need to remove the…
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rsat
in Brownstoner 13 years and 4 months ago
Brownstone Demolition
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f69e5493d8b8-.jpg A sold/purchased Brownstone, 5408 6th Ave in Sunset Park has recently had a crew gutting the building. After seeing that the crew just put…
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stone54
in Masonry 13 years and 4 months ago
Waterproofing the sidewall vs re-doing the entire wall with brick/stucco
We have been having leakage issues with our sidewall for a while now and looking to get it fixed. We had couple of contractors take…
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gavolivia
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Replacing Window with Door from Parlor Level-Recommendations?
As the title says, We’re looking to replace a window with a door to access deck off our Parlor level. We’ll need to remove the…
0
crackedstucco
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Facade repair issues: references, stucco vs brick and more...
Hi everybody, apologies in advance for the long post and many questions, but our condo board is wrestling with a number of issues related to a…
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rsat
in Brownstoner 13 years and 4 months ago
Brownstone Demolition
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f69e5493d8b8-.jpg A sold/purchased Brownstone, 5408 6th Ave in Sunset Park has recently had a crew gutting the building. After seeing that the crew just put…
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nintzk
in Marble 13 years and 4 months ago
Top Floor Hot Water Issue
My top floor tenant says that when the tenant below him showers, he doesn’t get sufficient hot water. Does this sound like a boiler issue…
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lee2468
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 4 months ago
Need our patio extended by an additional 6X9 feet (approx) with slate tile. Small job.
Transcend was recommended in this forum but they think the job is too small. Anyone know somebody who is willing to tackle a smaller one…
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joesalem
in Architectural Salvage 14 years ago
SHUTTERS FOR SALE
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e18fa059c5e0-.jpg 8 oak shutters for sale. Very good condition. Dimensions are 33 3/8″ in height and 31″ in width. Already been stripped and sanded. $100…
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sprucenik
in Permits 13 years and 4 months ago
changing C of O configuration?
I’m looking at buying a place in Crown Heights that’s designated as a two-family – configuration on the C of O is a triplex (basement/1st/2d…
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wherebklyn
in Foundation 13 years and 4 months ago
Steel columns in basement
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f674a2abce1a-.png Looking for cost estimate for this job: basement of old victorian house has screw jacks supporting the main wooden beam and, we’re told, that is below…
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kachuri999
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 4 months ago
mailslot on door or mailbox?
Hi, I was told my our mailman that in Bed-Stuy you can only have one drop-off for mail per building (is that right??). We had…
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ejalbk
in Fire 13 years and 4 months ago
Monthly Sprinkler Inspection Recommendation/Price?
Apparently we are required to hire a company to do monthly inspections of our sprinkler system. Can anyone recommend someone along with the monthly rate…
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nyflicka
in Furniture 13 years and 4 months ago
PB King-Sized Valencia Sleigh Bed for Sale!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6909278a5d6-.jpg Hi All, We only have one piece of furniture left to sell! It’s a Pottery Barn King Sized Valencia Sleigh Bed in excellent condition.…
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nyflicka
in Furniture 13 years and 4 months ago
PB King-Sized Valencia Sleigh Bed for Sale!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6909278a5d6-.jpg Hi All, We only have one piece of furniture left to sell! It’s a Pottery Barn King Sized Valencia Sleigh Bed in excellent condition.…
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achildgrows
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Do you need shutters? We have them!
When we bought our house 8 years ago, the former owner had removed all the shutters for the rehab. He told us the shutters are…
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ejbro
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 4 months ago
Roof Decks
I’m interested in having a roof deck installed on the roof of my 108 unit co-op in Brooklyn. I’m looking for feedback/guidance from others who…
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pearlstoh
in Decorative 13 years and 4 months ago
Need interior pocket shutter made to match
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f68f9ae55ad8-.jpg Does anyone know a good carpenter/millworker who can make and interior pocket pocket shutter to match an original from 1896? I called Oumar at Artistic Wood…
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