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lchiarello2
in For Sale 11 years ago
Antique Wood Wainscoting, Trim, and Doors from a North Park Slope Brownstone
Here are photos of our original brownstone woodwork. There is about 55 feet of the wainscoting/panelling, which edges a large living room and a small…
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annsofresh
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
UWS Exterior Brownstone Repair
With winter (finally) behind us, I need to do some modest exterior work to my UWS brownstone. The work is cosmetic, not structural. My building…
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annsofresh
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
UWS Exterior Brownstone Repair
With winter (finally) behind us, I need to do some modest exterior work to my UWS brownstone. The work is cosmetic, not structural. My building…
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annsofresh
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
UWS Exterior Brownstone Repair
With winter (finally) behind us, I need to do some modest exterior work to my UWS brownstone. The work is cosmetic, not structural. My building…
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markos
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
Looking for a Marvin Window installer to replace a broken window.
One of our Marvin Windows got broken and I need to replace. PLease let me know if you can recommend anyone.
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samtsegaye
in For Sale 11 years ago
marble mantel polishing and mirror
Hi We are buying a used italianate marble mantel to install in a house we are renovating. The mantel is in the process of being…
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bhambhanin
in For Sale 11 years ago
antique mirror
Very good condition wall mirror, frame painted gold with some wear on edges, flat glass, not beveled. Sturdy wire for hanging and backing is in…
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papersix
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years ago
odd discoloration on recently resurfaced stoop
We had our out-of-shape stoop resurfaced last fall. In the last few weeks we started noticing these white patches on the inside corners and in…
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carolcpalmer
in Construction 11 years ago
Contractor to repair broken front yard
Hi, I recently purchased a house in Prospect Heights with a front yard (pretty standard size for Brooklyn brownstones) that’s got a bunch of cracked…
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huesos
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Con Ed Red Tag: Plumber Recommendation
One of our tenants called Con Ed and reported they smelled gas in their apartment when they couldn’t reach the super. Con Ed came and…
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huesos
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Con Ed Red Tag: Plumber Recommendation
One of our tenants called Con Ed and reported they smelled gas in their apartment when they couldn’t reach the super. Con Ed came and…
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huesos
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years ago
Con Ed Red Tag: Plumber Recommendation
One of our tenants called Con Ed and reported they smelled gas in their apartment when they couldn’t reach the super. Con Ed came and…
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JJDPE
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Chinese bilingual Architect needed
hi – looking for an architect who is Chinese bilingual to communicate with me (in English) and a predominantly Chinese speaking construction team. If you…
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samtsegaye
in For Sale 11 years ago
marble mantel polishing and mirror
Hi We are buying a used italianate marble mantel to install in a house we are renovating. The mantel is in the process of being…
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Richards
in Inspection 11 years ago
A new inspection to decide what to repair first?
We’ve been in our Bed-Stuy brownstone for eight years and are, finally, thinking about doing some renovation and structural repairs and need help figuring out…
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bkjl
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Mortarless brick in 1925 row house
My house is built in 1925 and the original brick work in the front façade is missing about 0.5-1 inch of mortar and appears to…
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bhambhanin
in For Sale 11 years ago
antique stained glass
Good condition antique stained glass window. No frame, a couple cracked pieces but lead is in good condition. 34 x 26.5 in, $50 Must pick…
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bhambhanin
in For Sale 11 years ago
antique mirror
Very good condition wall mirror, frame painted gold with some wear on edges, flat glass, not beveled. Sturdy wire for hanging and backing is in…
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