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gentrificator
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
300-350 lbs of Dead Weight On Roof?
Hello Neighbors! In my quest to get DirecTV with a lack of suitable anchors for the dish (and not interested in drilling into the roof),…
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enew555
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone for sale
Are there still cash buyers looking for brownstones in bed sty?
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gvlibrandi
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
HONEY BEE HIVE RELOCATION
Would like to relocate honey bee hive in the knot of a very very big elm tree. Don’t want to exterminate. Have tried both Botanic…
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cate
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Favorite Stove?
Does anyone have a favorite stove they would recommend? This is for a traditional unfitted kitchen in a Victorian row house. We need to replace…
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xistent
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 11 months ago
WINDOW INSTALLER RECOMMENDATION
After considering various manufacturers and installers to replace 13 windows for our landmarked brownstone, we went with Andrew Ferris (Ferris Construction) (917) 584-7286\. We used…
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chemosphere
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 7 months ago
5x7 bathroom options
I’m buying a house with a typical row house 5’x7’4″ bathroom which we will renovate. Right now the tub is a built-in 5′ at the…
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enew555
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Why are the PE at the DoB inadequate.
I have been dealing with this PE for over a year now he does not know what he is doing. The man is so ancient…
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dawntawn
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Building a backyard fence & landmarks
Has anyone here built a backyard fence in a landmarked property? We have a partial wooden fence now, that’s old and rotting. We will replace…
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emilyfrances
in Home Buying 12 years and 9 months ago
Seller Not Closing Open Permits
Hey Folks, We’ve been in contract on a house since early January. The seller had open permits. When we first went into contract I went…
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batfish123
in For Sale 11 years and 8 months ago
Vintage wooden fireplace mantle with mirror for sale
Hello we have one wooden fireplace mantle with mirror for sale 63′ wide x 85″ tall. (could be shortened) Circa 1890\. The wood is painted…
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deva
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 11 years and 7 months ago
Custom Stair Builders
I am wondering if anyone has recommendation for companies that can make custom stairs which are not too expensive. I need to build stairs connecting…
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dumbogirl
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 7 months ago
Best source for wood cornice?
Would like to purchase and install a wood cornice. What are good sources, and how much should I expect to pay?
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dawntawn
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Building a backyard fence & landmarks
Has anyone here built a backyard fence in a landmarked property? We have a partial wooden fence now, that’s old and rotting. We will replace…
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bushwiccan
in Heating 11 years and 7 months ago
Radiator resource recommendation needed
Greetings Brownstoners, Looking for a couple of hot water radiators to replace in our Bushwick brownstone. Nothing at Build It Green worked, unfortunately, and the…
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chemosphere
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 7 months ago
5x7 bathroom options
I’m buying a house with a typical row house 5’x7’4″ bathroom which we will renovate. Right now the tub is a built-in 5′ at the…
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bedstuybk
in Lighting 13 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations for property management - 2-4 unit brownstones
Anyone had any good experience w/ property management companies? I am currently looking at a couple now, including Brownstone Management but the reviews have been…
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geoffmorrow
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 11 months ago
Best Replacement Windows, Installer, etc.
I am looking for suggestions on replacement windows for a brick-filled frame, brownstone type house in Park Slpoe, mostly as to material (Wood, Vinyl, Aluminun)…
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llg43
in Roofing 11 years and 7 months ago
Roof deck and ADA compliance?
Our mid rise co-op has a fair amount of roof space with a really nice view. We’d like to add a roof deck, however our…
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