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TinaNiu

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Used Brick

About 250 used bricks are available to take away in North Brooklyn. No charge but must be before next monday aug 14 [250 Bricks](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:OF4M:250bricks.jpg.jpg)

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vera

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Putting “Package” Together/Soliciting Buy Out Opportunities w/ Deed Restriction

Backstory: I live in a HDFC (Housing Development Fund Corporation) co-op building in NYC. There is a deed restriction in place for another ~10 years…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

notfromny

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

New Windows for Landmarked Building

Hi there — wondering about good window installation companies in the area? I’ll need to deal with Landmark, so would prefer it’s someone who can…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Window replacement: Vinyl, Aluminum or Wood?

We are in the midst of a renovation of a bed stuy townhouse- not landmarked. We need to replace about half of the windows. The…

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berenice

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Sidewalk repair recommendations?

Can anyone recommend a sidewalk repair company. Nothing fancy. Just concrete.

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

aryen

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

My Pocket (slliding) Doors need fixing.

I know there was a thread about this years ago, however, the resources mentioned then are not available now. My door no longer slides easily…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

abc123

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Looking for stair contractor recommendations

Hello we looking to redo our wood stairs. We are seeking recco’s from home owners on the list serve not contractors. Soxco and Heights Woodworking…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

deebeeeye

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Chimney Liner needed

My fp is leaking what I’m sure are toxic fumes – who do I contact to line the chimney? thanks

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

shurafa

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Repairing Wood Floors

I have some old wood floors that I have sanded and would like to stain. There are some 1/2″ gaps that need to be filled.…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

pdqmail

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Structural Engineer recommendations

Hi everyone, The condo building where I live, based in Astoria, is looking to hire a structural engineer to price out a structural report we…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

theflume

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 7 months ago

House Number Painting

I just wanted to say what a fantastic job Lawrence from Ancient Art did painting my house number in gold leaf lettering. Lawrence was a…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

TinaNiu

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Used bricks

I have about 250 old bricks that are yours for the taking [250 Bricks](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Nfp2:250bricks.jpg.jpg) They will be going in the dumpster at the end of…

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TinaNiu

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Used bricks

I have about 250 old bricks that are yours for the taking [250 Bricks](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Nfp2:250bricks.jpg.jpg) They will be going in the dumpster at the end of…

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vera

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Putting “Package” Together/Soliciting Buy Out Opportunities w/ Deed Restriction

Backstory: I live in a HDFC (Housing Development Fund Corporation) co-op building in NYC. There is a deed restriction in place for another ~10 years…

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notfromny

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Lawyer to draft rental apt rider?

Looking for a reasonable and efficient lawyer for drawing up a rider to a standard lease for the rental apartment in the building we are…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

berenice

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Sidewalk repair recommendations?

Can anyone recommend a sidewalk repair company. Nothing fancy. Just concrete.

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aryen

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

My Pocket (slliding) Doors need fixing.

I know there was a thread about this years ago, however, the resources mentioned then are not available now. My door no longer slides easily…

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aryen

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

My Pocket dodors need fixing

II know there was a thread about this years ago, however, the resources mentioned then are not available now. My door no longer slides easily…

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ryanj.young

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Mason referral for brick wall repair?

Looking for a mason to repair an exterior brick retaining wall in the garden. Not a huge job, but GC quotes have been absurd. Any…

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cityrat

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 8 months ago

Brownstone front doors, salvage or made?

I’ve looked for past posts on this, but most are from years ago and the landscape changes (for example, sadly, Eddie’s shop is no longer…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

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