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terryhoppy
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 3 months ago
IN NEED OF INTERIOR WINDOW SHUTTERS
IN NEED OF INTERIOR WINDOW SHUTTER – 43″ HIGH 8″ WIDE
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CHM
in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago
Need repair work for our crown molding on brownstone facade
I think it’s called the crown on a brownstone – it’s the decorative molding piece right under the roof. A squirrel somehow found its way…
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nodnyc
in Masonry 13 years and 7 months ago
Fallen Lintel
Last night the lintel from the center of the window on the top floor of my (painted brick) townhouse just fell off and crashed to…
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Gobbaloon
in Insurance 13 years and 7 months ago
Exterior Work and Insurance
I need to get exterior work done on our 4-storey building. But I’m terrified that someone will fall off (or drop something off) either the…
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nintzk
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 7 months ago
Skim Coating...cost and recommendations
Im looking to have an approximately 700-800 sq. ft. apartment skim coated. This is going to be an apartment for rent, so I do not…
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57spring
in Construction 13 years and 7 months ago
Suggestions/Cost for filling in concrete trench
We recently upgraded our Con Ed electrical lines and were left with a rectangular trench in the concrete patio in front of our house in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Skylight replacement, roof deck repairs and door replacement
Hi, We need to replace a couple of skylights and have some work done on the roof deck around these skylights. Also, need the door…
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flipnbrooklyn
in Landscaping 13 years and 7 months ago
Professional Landscaping: Worth It or Not?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f651d48951ee-.jpg Hi Fellow Brownstoners, My wife and I have been contemplating on whether should have our private patio fixed & designed by a professional landscaper. …
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r-squared
in Roofers 13 years and 7 months ago
Seeking a top Victorian roofer / contractor
Hello I’m looking at a house in Victorian flatbush. It seems in very good condition as far as I can tell, but I’m no expert…
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dancingirl
in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago
Painted/Glazed Pine Floors
Has anyone painted or glazed their pine floors? I have see some technique where it looks like a sheer color and you can still see…
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josh moynahan
in Furniture 13 years and 7 months ago
CHURCH PEW FOR SALE
we have a church pew for sale – ask is $200. It is dark wood and about 5.5′ long. If it makes any difference, it may…
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josh moynahan
in Furniture 13 years and 7 months ago
CHURCH PEW FOR SALE
we have a church pew for sale – ask is $200. It is dark wood and about 5.5′ long. If it makes any difference, it may…
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crownhites
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Looking for Structural Engineer
Looking for a structural engineer to inspect Brooklyn home. Kindly refer any licensed company/individual that you have used and found to provide excellent service. Thanks much…info…
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Aussie
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 7 months ago
DOB Building Inspector Mistake
My tenant received a visit from the DOB building inspector the other day after a concerned citizen reported that there was no fire escape on…
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g2bdon
in Expeditors 13 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for Expeditor
Can anyone recommend a reliable expeditor in Brooklyn for the purpose of obtaining a Letter of No-Objection from the Dept of Buildings for a 2…
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meme2
in Construction 13 years and 7 months ago
building on the roof
Question has anyone built an extension on their roof. I would like to build essentially a studio on my roof with a bathroom if possible.…
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bububu
in Mortgage 13 years and 7 months ago
mortgage modification
Anyone did or in process of mortgage modification? We like to know the details. It sounds too good to be true,,, Please give me feedback.…
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Cobblekrill
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Awkward!
Here is an awkward situation I could use help with…We hired a designer (not an architect, but her husband is) to do our renovation. One…
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