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adleybrooklyn
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Need Structural Engineer to determine Roof Load Capacity
Hi all. I live in a limestone in park slope where there is an existing 150 Sq ft wood deck. I have a bunch of…
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elm_bk
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 11 months ago
replacing windows
Hi, We need to replace most of the windows in our south slope frame house. The exterior of the house is hideous, and we hope…
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jlggomez
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Sealing brownstone facade?
I just had my Brooklyn brownstone’s facade and stoop entirely resurfaced; it looks fantastic! In researching concrete sealers and strengtheners as part of the restoration…
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mgreen
in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago
Permit to refinish floors?
I am having our wooden floors refinished is a permit required for this? There will not be any walls moved or any major construction just…
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brooklynnative78
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Renovation Question
I am about to embark on some renovations listed below and curious what the right path is to do so wrt architects and/or designers can…
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coopfornow
in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago
porter job
Looking for a good way to find somebody for a porter job. Asking around and checking with supers in the area has not worked. looking…
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Arkady
in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago
Stoop refurbishing
A few days ago someone was asking about fixing stoops. Just talked w/ a neighbor who thought his was fine & just needed cosmetic work.…
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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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HouseBroken
in Cleaning and Maid Services 11 years and 7 months ago
Cleanup after minor fire
Does anyone have any suggestions for someone to hire to cleanup minor soot in apartment after small stove fire. Trying to figure out if I…
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lmtuzyjcftvgonr
in Pet Supplies 11 years and 7 months ago
Eclectus Parrot for Adoption
9-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ECLECTUS UP FOR ADOPTION. NAME: MARGARITA AGE: 9 YEARS COLOR: RED&BLUE SIZE: MEDIUM Margarita is very friendly once she gets to know you.…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Building Code 11 years and 7 months ago
Basement Apartment - Gas vs. Electrical stoves
Am I forced to use an electrical stove in a legal basement apartment or can we also use gas? An architect told us that we…
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basementbound
in Flooring 11 years and 9 months ago
Flooring Person
Looking for recommendation for reliable person to do some pine & hardwood flooring. Thank you.
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prop351
in Foundation 11 years and 7 months ago
Waterproofing stone foundation without excavating?
Hello! I am starting my research into waterproofing the exterior wall of my stone foundation. I am looking for recommendations for people/ contractors who can…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 11 years and 8 months ago
Master plasterer reco
Hi all, Wanted to refer our plasterer who did all four floors of our brownstone. He recreated moldings and everyone thinks that what he did…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Building Code 11 years and 7 months ago
Basement Apartment - Gas vs. Electrical stoves
Am I forced to use an electrical stove in a legal basement apartment or can we also use gas? An architect told us that we…
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slopelife
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Contractor Recommendation: Excellent Contracting LLC
Just wanted to share our positive experience with Excellent Contracting. We had them put a new roof and new coping stones on our extension, as…
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nancyk
in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago
Need Recommendation for Lawyer
Unfortunately, I am in a dispute with an unscrupulous contractor who has threatened to lien my house. I would greatly appreciate a recommendation for a…
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dklyn
in Construction 11 years and 7 months ago
Shiplap?
We are considering paneling one wall of our dining room in shiplap, but we can’t find any local suppliers. Not only do they not carry…
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brownstoner99
in Painting 12 years and 9 months ago
Cost for Painting Brownstone
I’m about to do renovations on our four unit brownstone, a total of 3330 sq. ft. total footage including hall. Before I start to get…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Construction 11 years and 7 months ago
EXTERIOR WALL SOUNDPROOFING BETWEEN BUILDINGS
Does anyone have any experience and/or thoughts about GREEN GLUE http://www.greengluecompany.com and QUIET ROCK http://www.quietrock.com Are there other better and more efficient ways to soundproof…
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