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Rigger (if that's what they're called)
We have two large kitchen cabinets — really closets (one is a double pantry and the other is the same size but more of a…
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sjb
in Construction 11 years ago
GUT RENOVATION
Is it legal for workers to throw out all materials including total roof teardown out through rear windows and from roof into backyard of the…
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kms_bkyn
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 11 years ago
built-in book shelf and radiator cover recommendations
Has anyone worked with someone who did great work on radiator covers and/or built-in book shelves? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!
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sqhaexgkh
in Roofers 11 years ago
Old cast Iron Radiators
I am renovating an old rowhouse and will be removing the various cast iron radiators. My contractor mentioned that there is a good market out…
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kms_bkyn
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 11 years ago
built-in book shelf and radiator cover recommendations
Has anyone worked with someone who did great work on radiator covers and/or built-in book shelves? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!
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jnab0614
in Roofers 11 years ago
marble mantel reinstallation/repair
Doing a renovation of an 1899 brownstone and are converting one marble fireplace into wood-burning. This meant we had to replace the joists below the…
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sourgrapes
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Z. Abedin
Has anyone seen Z.Abedin or his workmen onsite anywhere this season? I am trying to contact him regarding work he had previously done on my…
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hurbertthecat
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
What is the total Population of Hipsters in Brooklyn?
I was thinking about moving there but I am scared its overrun with hipsters and coffee shops. Can anyone help me and suggest the parts…
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sjb
in Construction 11 years ago
GUT RENOVATION
Is it legal for workers to throw out all materials including total roof teardown out through rear windows and from roof into backyard of the…
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sjb
in Construction 11 years ago
GUT RENOVATION
Is it legal for workers to throw out all materials including total roof teardown out through rear windows and from roof into backyard of the…
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jtula
in Landlord 11 years ago
Renting a 1BR
We have a 2-family house and our tenants moved out and we did some renovations and put the apartment up for rent mid-March. We listed…
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skylightseeker
in Garden Design and Maintenance 11 years ago
Brick vs. Wood Fence
Hi Everyone! Does anyone have any experience in having a brick fence installed? Are the rules any different for brick vs. wood? Is a permit…
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melissabraun
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Rowhouse layout
My husband and I bought a three story row house in Bed Stuy recently that is divided up as a duplex on the garden and…
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samtsegaye
in Renovation 11 years ago
To keep or not to keep a vestibule door
Hello – we are renovating a townhouse and just about done with the demo. A question we are faced with is whether or not to…
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lgnyc
in Zoning 11 years ago
R4B Zone Potential Addition
Hi I was just curious to find out if anyone knew how strict the maximum building height of 24′ was? I’ve found a piece of…
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aprilflowers
in Roofers 11 years ago
Free: old paneled door, in two halfs
Paneled door from 1890s brownstone, has been cut on half for some reason–but perhaps can be restored or repurposed? Door is 25.75 wide, larger piece…
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deanbh
in For Sale 11 years ago
Surplus bathroom tiles for sale
Hi Brownstoners, Just wanted to post here to let you know I have some left over tiles from our recent bathroom renovations for sale in…
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AdrianLesher
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
Heights Historic Window and Door
I am considering a bid for Loewen windows from Heights Historic Window and Door. Loewen Windows appear to be hightly regarded for the most part,…
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