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chipito
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 10 years and 5 months ago
Oil spill on stoop
Looking for recommendations for cleaning up olive oil that spilled all over our stoop (bottle dropped and broke). One person mentioned corn starch to me…
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BKed
in Construction 10 years and 7 months ago
Architect/Engineer Needed for Commercial Extension in Astoria
I am considering a purchase of a one family house in Astoria. House is zoned R5B and C1-3 as far as I know. I am…
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katdov
in Flooring 10 years and 5 months ago
Unfinished oak seller
Hello I plan to install new floors and decided to go with unfinished white oak, 5″ or 6″ planks. I got 3 quotes and as…
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peaceout
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Hummels? Any Ideas Where to Sell?
I have been left with about 25 Hummels (anyone remember these?) Most are from West Germany (stamped, etc). Does anyone have any idea how/where to…
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cmu
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Floor Plan Advice
Thought I’d try for some free advice before I proceed further ;). Attached are two floor plans of II floor of brownstone (above parlor), which…
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rhjmem
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Converting CO from Cellar to basement
Three floor two family house. CO lists top floor as dwelling, middle floor as dwelling, and lower level as cellar. What would be involved to…
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mkatanov01
in Cellar 10 years and 5 months ago
Removing Cellar door, legal?
I have a partial under ground basement that starts a 3 feet below grade in the front of the house and ends and approximately 5…
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jaywhy
in General Contractors 10 years and 5 months ago
Seeking GC for medium size renovation with some custom work
I’m looking for a GC for a medium size renovation of an apartment my wife and I are purchasing. We have relied on our architect…
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sjh50
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Remove Drywall over Plaster - Tips
Hi All, The town-house we are starting to renovate has lots of drywall all over, but also the old plaster ceiling and walls behind. There’s…
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maikalee
in Sidewalks 10 years and 7 months ago
Contractor Recommendations for Sidewalk Repair
I’d like to make some repairs to the sidewalk in front of my house (in Bed Stuy). But I’d prefer to do it sooner (via…
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phpro
in Radiators 10 years and 5 months ago
Riser and radiator trouble
I’ve been living in my current place, on the second floor, for the past 3 years. I’ve had the usual assorted radiator and steam heat…
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ixnaycb20
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Foundation Help
Hello Brownstoners, Can anyone recommend someone to take a look at a Brownstone foundation? Appreciate the help and recommendations. THANKS!
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minasimon
in Flooring 10 years and 5 months ago
Color matching parquet floor tiles
Does anyone have a good flooring recommendation for matching the color of old and new glue down parquet flooring. We recently had water damage and…
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago
Omnia Polished Stainless Steel #12 Leverset w/Round Rosette
New in Box – asking $25 obo Reg. $56.00
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago
Omnia Polished Stainless Steel #12 Leverset w/Round Rosette
New in Box – asking $25 obo Reg. $56.00
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago
Omnia Polished Stainless Steel #12 Leverset w/Round Rosette
New in Box – asking $25 obo Reg. $56.00
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago
Brand New In the box Kohler 'Purist' Bathroom Hardware - Price Reduced
**Price Reduced from last posting** 3x Kohler ?Purist? Pivoting toilet paper holder. Polished Chrome. Excellent unused condition. $25 each or all three for $60. http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Purist%C2%AE+pivoting+toilet+tissue+holder/productDetail/Purist%C2%AE/428367.htm…
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago
Brand New In the box Kohler 'Purist' Bathroom Hardware - Price Reduced
**Price Reduced from last posting** 3x Kohler ?Purist? Pivoting toilet paper holder. Polished Chrome. Excellent unused condition. $25 each or all three for $60. http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Purist%C2%AE+pivoting+toilet+tissue+holder/productDetail/Purist%C2%AE/428367.htm…
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago
Brand New In the box Kohler 'Purist' Bathroom Hardware - Price Reduced
**Price Reduced from last posting** 3x Kohler ‘Purist’ Pivoting toilet paper holder. Polished Chrome. Excellent unused condition. $25 each or all three for $60. http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Purist%C2%AE+pivoting+toilet+tissue+holder/productDetail/Purist%C2%AE/428367.htm…
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chemosphere
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
porches enclosed by wrought iron bars
Are floor to ceiling wrought iron bars legal to enclose a porch? like so: https://www.google.com/maps/@40.644054,-73.9459419,3a,37.5y,270.82h,91.2t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s4YTdIKTKdIkpHZJDtdg7JA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Does one need a permit for that? Does it affect…
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