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dkal
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Blotchy brownstone stucco
I had a stoop rebuilt on my brick rowhouse. We’re having the new stoop covered in what I believe is referred to as “stucco”– a…
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CG11231
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
What is brownstone special cement?
I asked contractor whether final coat on exterior stairs and facade repair would be stucco. His answer: “Final brownstone coat will not be stucco but…
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choncloc
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
(long shot) Company headed by an Irish guy that does flooring
I had a company come out many years ago to sand and polish my wood flooring. It was headed by an Irish guy from long…
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zg
in For Sale 13 years and 3 months ago
CB2 sectional and sofa for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ff21435cb27b-.png Hi all, We’re moving and getting rid of some great furniture. We have a CB2 Cielo sectional in a lovely graphite grey; it’s 4…
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elbow
in Taxes 13 years and 3 months ago
RE Tax Checks Get Sent to Newark?
Does anyone else find it odd that the mailing address for RE tax on a Brooklyn property is Newark?
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ezilla
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Where to find a very narrow bathroom sink?
I’ve checked all the usual big box stores and many online retailers, but I haven’t come up with a new sink narrow enough for our…
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newhouse
in Permits 13 years and 3 months ago
When to move in after reno?
We are in the final stages of a brownstone renovation and I’m wondering when we would be allowed to move in. We changed the C…
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ilovestoops
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 3 months ago
need upholstery cleaner (what happened to the archived forums)
I found questions on upholstery cleaners when I put the term in the bstoner search box but get an error when clicking on them. (didn’t…
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zerocool
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Decorative concrete for basement floor- Need recommendation
I’m looking to replace carpet in my finished basement with a polished concrete floor. Can anyone recommend a contractor who can pour self leveling concrete,…
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sammiegirl
in Other 13 years and 3 months ago
Bathtub glazer
I live in Brooklyn near Park Slope and am searching for an excellent bathtub glazer. Thanks for any referrals! I live in a coop apt.…
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housepoor
in Insurance 13 years and 3 months ago
Distinguished Insurance Brokerage....anyone have any experience with them?
An insurance broker is proposing a policy on my 3 family brownstone from Distinguished (http://www.distinguished.com/Index.aspx), an insurance intermediary similar to Brownstone Agency. The underlying insurance…
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dkal
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Blotchy brownstone stucco
I had a stoop rebuilt on my brick rowhouse. We’re having the new stoop covered in what I believe is referred to as “stucco”– a…
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deano
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Refinishing old parquet floors
My dilemma – I have old parquet floors that are down to 1/4″ or so thick in places. They have clear varnish on them, so…
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jeanmarine2
in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago
Any Danger in Removing Stick-on Linoleum Tiles by Myself?
Is there any danger/risk in removing stick-on linoleum tiles myself? These are 12″x12″ and I was able to mostly put a fingernail under the corner…
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kteiro
in Lighting 13 years and 3 months ago
Keyless Locks
I’m thinking of installing a keyless lock on my apartment (condo) door, either a mechanical or electronic version. Has anyone done this, and if so,…
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charlesparker
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Is a tenant able to withhold rent due to noise in the building?
I have a tenant who has refused to pay rent due to construction noise one of our neighbors was making over the course of two…
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cohenlink
in Furniture 13 years and 3 months ago
2 matching silk sofas with beautiful wood details FOR SALE
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ff182a875af3-.jpg Selling these 2 beautiful matching sofas as they do not fit my parlor. Material is silk with detailedwoodwork on the sides. Price – $500 each…
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cohenlink
in Furniture 13 years and 3 months ago
2 matching silk sofas with beautiful wood details FOR SALE
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ff182a875af3-.jpg Selling these 2 beautiful matching sofas as they do not fit my parlor. Material is silk with detailedwoodwork on the sides. Price – $500 each…
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