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ladylee542
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Bluestone paver (1)--Free
I have one large, irregular bluestone paver left over from a project. It is about 2 feet by 1 foot and a solid 4-5 inches…
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ladylee542
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Bluestone paver (1)--Free
I have one large, irregular bluestone paver left over from a project. It is about 2 feet by 1 foot and a solid 4-5 inches…
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ladylee542
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Bluestone paver (1)--Free
I have one large, irregular bluestone paver left over from a project. It is about 2 feet by 1 foot and a solid 4-5 inches…
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crownht888
in Heating 10 years and 7 months ago
Regulation Steam heat with Varivalves
I have a 4 floor brownstone with single pipe steam heat. The further up you go the colder it gets. Floor 1, where the thermostat…
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slopefarm
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
New Iron, Old Iron
We’ve recently rebuilt our stoop and now our old iron railings don’t fit. Two questions. 1\. Any recommendations for reasonable, quality, sane iron railing vendor?…
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redwanhuq
in General Contractors 10 years and 7 months ago
Anyone Ever Use A "Project Manager" on a Renovation?
My husband and I have had lots of experience over the years renovating the rental income apartments we’ve owned in Detroit and Asbury Park, NJ,…
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PSGirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Rear additions & Landmarks
We are looking into adding a 4-story extension onto a 4-story townhouse in a Landmarked area in Brooklyn Heights. Our architect has cautioned that Landmarks…
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VAtoBK
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Gold Anthropologie Mirror for sale. New In Box.
Gold Anthropologie Primrose mirror for sale (see link below). 29.25 W x 39 H. (listed as extra small, but substantial in size) Never used –…
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VAtoBK
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Gold Anthropologie Mirror for sale. New In Box.
Gold Anthropologie Primrose mirror for sale (see link below). 29.25 W x 39 H. (listed as extra small, but substantial in size) Never used –…
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VAtoBK
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Gold Anthropologie Mirror for sale. New In Box.
Gold Anthropologie Primrose mirror for sale (see link below). 29.25 W x 39 H. (listed as extra small, but substantial in size) Never used –…
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rh
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Where do you flea outside the city?
Bummed that I missed Brimfield this year. Looking to do a flea market or antique show outside of the boroughs. I’d like to get one…
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bklynazucar
in Roofers 10 years and 7 months ago
Search for Bluestone sellers in Brooklyn
I am sure they exist but just wanted to get recommendations from those who have done the search already. We are repaving the front of…
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thecolorpurple728
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Security/locks
How can we attain the greatest amount of security? Should we use an old style mortis lock without an additional deadbolt or should we just…
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wesed1
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Parlor Floor Balcony? permitted? - 23-44 - Balconies in R6 through R10 Districts
I’m converting a brownstone to a 3 family. I’m in R6 The building examiner is telling me that a balcony is not permitted off the…
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jennijones
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for structural engineers
My wife and I just bought a 16-foot brownstone in Carroll Gardens. A prior owner removed the wall on the parlor floor between the staircase…
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jennijones
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for structural engineers
My wife and I just bought a 16-foot brownstone in Carroll Gardens. A prior owner removed the wall on the parlor floor between the staircase…
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jennijones
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for structural engineers
My wife and I just bought a 16-foot brownstone in Carroll Gardens. A prior owner removed the wall on the parlor floor between the staircase…
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mf129
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 7 months ago
carpenter recommendation before and after remodel pics
Chris Kehoe did a remodel on a studio apartment for me. After a string of nightmare contractor experiences. It was a great relief to work…
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