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nancib
in Flooring 11 years and 5 months ago
searching quarter sawn flooring
I am in need to purchase quarter sawn flooring to match my original floor due to construction. Any information is much appreciated.
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brooklyntoqueens
in Heating 11 years and 4 months ago
Nest thermostats
I have 2 floors and 4 zones for heating. Ac coming from the roof for the second floor and ac coming from the basement for…
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steve222
in Decks and Porches 11 years and 4 months ago
Non-combustible roof decking material (wood-look)
I’m looking to put a deck on our roof. With real wood not being up to code (beyond 1/3 of the surface as far as…
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fourstory
in Building Code 11 years and 4 months ago
SRO conversion to 3 family potential issues and costs
We are looking to purchase a 4 story brownstone in Brooklyn that is currently configured as an SRO but does have a Certificate of Non…
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humboldt
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 4 months ago
Need Historic Brick Repointing
I’m looking for a contractor who can repoint soft 1820s brickwork on the exterior walls of my house. I’d need someone who knows how to…
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myharlemreno
in For Sale 11 years and 4 months ago
Original French & Five Panel Hardwood Doors
2 Matching beautiful antique painted five-panel pine doors with lots of detail without the hardware from an historic brownstone in Harlem. See dimensions, as one…
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JoeBushwick
in For Sale 11 years and 4 months ago
Vintage Wellbilt Range - FREE
Vintage 1940’s Wellbilt Range. In working order, clean, good condition FREE – Must be picked up in Bushwick. 3rd Floor Walk-up Email me at jec344…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 4 months ago
Stained glass windows in rear of townhouse - approximate age and period?
I have these stained glass windows in the rear of our parlor floor. I am curious if anyone has a sense if these are original…
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rowhouse
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Roofer needed (flat roof in Bay Ridge)
The flat roof on my Bay Ridge row house was replaced about 12 years ago but I began seeing signs of a possible leak about…
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PresidentStreeter
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 6 months ago
want to recommend our window cleaners....
I live in a brownstone duplex in Carroll Gardens and my 18 windows and their storm windows had not been cleaned for 2 years. I…
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est
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Carpet-Cleaning recommendations
Hi all, Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a carpet-cleaning service in South Slope, Greenwood or Sunset Park area? We had a tenant move…
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jeanmarine2
in Permits 13 years and 1 month ago
Permitting and splitting contracting work between interior + exterior
I’d be interested in feedback from people who have permitted an interior/exterior job (like in our case, adding a deck and kitchen) and then decided…
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dvorak
in Mortgage 12 years and 11 months ago
DOB misfiling
Hi all, I am a long time reader but this is my first post. I am hoping that someone can help me out with this…
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rhjmem
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Gas Dryer Exhaust and Gas Supply Line Code
Can anyone tell me what the requirements for a Gas Dryer are? Where can Exhaust Fan Vent? Can it vent into a Common Driveway, About…
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minasimon
in Heating 11 years and 5 months ago
Nest thermostat Installer
For those using Nest now, any problems or areas of concern? Any recommends for an installer?
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Brooklynnative
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Do I need an Easement to Add Windows
I have a four unit Park Slope Brownstone. My building is 4 stories high, the roof of the building next door is about 15 to…
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JoeBushwick
in For Sale 11 years and 4 months ago
Cast Iron Tub - Free
5′ Cast iron bathtub. Good condition, probably need to be reglazed, includes 4 matched claw feet. Must be picked up in Bushwick. Third Floor walk-up…
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katarusa
in For Sale 12 years and 2 months ago
Washer and Dryer for sale LG
In perfect condition, moving sale. Dryer is electric
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