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MaconStreetMan
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 11 months ago
Restoring Original Windows
I am trying to decide between installing new windows and restoring the ones I have (most of the windows are original windows, but they aren’t…
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rr234
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
renovatibg a landmark brownstone in Bed Stuy?
I’m purchasing a 3 family bownstone on a landmark block on halsey street in Bedford stuyvesant. I will need to do some kitchen & bathroom…
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huesos
in Fire 12 years and 2 months ago
Fire Extinguisher Inspection??
We received a violation for not having the fire extinguisher in our elevator mechanical room inspected and tagged. I’ve also heard they are giving out…
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bobjohn
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
looking to buy used front door for a brownstone (80 x 36)
Before I will inquire with the industry for a new door, I want to check if anyone sells a used one or there is a…
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bobjohn
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
looking to buy used front door for a brownstone (80 x 36)
Before I will inquire with the industry for a new door, I want to check if anyone sells a used one or there is a…
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bobjohn
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
looking to buy used front door for a brownstone (80 x 36)
Before I will inquire with the industry for a new door, I want to check if anyone sells a used one or there is a…
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chanaett
in Construction 11 years ago
Staircase repair: contractor or engineer?
The stairway in our building is a real mess; it needed some repair when we moved in 8 years ago, so you can imagine how…
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vvsers
in Construction 11 years ago
had Masonry/Concrete Work Done
Hello, I recently (a little less than 2 weeks ago) had my stairs redone and a hatch taken out of the front of the building…
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fluxcapacitor
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
Thorocoat or stucco? Or another option?
Have received a bit of conflicting advice here and am curious if anyone has relevant experience to share. Previous owners painted our rear and side…
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crownheightmrs
in Landlord 10 years and 11 months ago
75 Macdonough
http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/blog/2015/05/dixon-puts-landmarked-bed-stuy-apartment-building-up-for-sale-for-more-than-4-million/ The people who posted signs in the windows moved out. Guessing they were paid off or evicted. Who knows but good riddance I’m sure.…
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gowanusgus
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Seeking Handyman to help with dryer vent
Hi, Had a great handyman from this forum in 2009 to clean my dryer vent (as well as do some patching to it, etc.) Of…
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crownheightmrs
in Landlord 10 years and 11 months ago
75 Macdonough
http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/blog/2015/05/dixon-puts-landmarked-bed-stuy-apartment-building-up-for-sale-for-more-than-4-million/ The people who posted signs in the windows moved out. Guessing they were paid off or evicted. Who knows but good riddance I’m sure.…
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NGBklyn
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 10 months ago
Repairing wooden windows?
We have all wood windows. The exterior putty on some of them has flaked off and water has damaged some of the wood, warping it…
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sunspot19
in Alarm 14 years and 7 months ago
Home Alarm System - switching to ADT or another option
When I renovated I used an independent person to do our installation of a honeywell based alarm system. For one year I had a contract…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Architect vs Project Manager
Just bought a brownstone in Historic District of Bed-Stuy. Its close to full gut reno (plumbing, electric, etc). Im a little overwhelmed to know where…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Architect vs Project Manager
Just bought a brownstone in Historic District of Bed-Stuy. Its close to full gut reno (plumbing, electric, etc). Im a little overwhelmed to know where…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Architect vs Project Manager
Just bought a brownstone in Historic District of Bed-Stuy. Its close to full gut reno (plumbing, electric, etc). Im a little overwhelmed to know where…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Renovations in Bed Stuy Landmark District
Im looking for some guidance. We just closed on a townhouse in Bed stuy in Landmark district and I would love to know What are…
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