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bklynazucar

in Tile 12 years ago

ISO Someone to Tile the vestibule of a brownstone

Any recommendations for a contractor looking to do a quick job in May 2014\. The tiles are on there way we just need the labor.…

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Updated 12 years ago

viaorient

in Sewer 13 years and 2 months ago

Sewer and Water Line Contract: Is it Worth It?

I just got a promotion in the mail from the NYC Water Board offering a contract for Sewer line maintenance and repair (thought a private…

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Updated 12 years ago

trudylou

in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago

How do I sell fine art prints?

I have a set of limited addition fine art prints I’d like to sell. I bought them 30 yrs ago but my tastes have changed…

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Updated 12 years ago

ltfitch

in Conversion 12 years ago

Mailslot and USPS

Hi, I just moved into a brownstone we renovated from a 3 family to a single family. As part of our renovation we installed a…

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stuyheights

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

BUILDING CODE - CO- SPRINKLER QUESTIONS

In contract on a 3 family and would ideally like to take the two middle units for our owner duplex. I would like to leave…

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Updated 12 years ago

mkop

in Renovation 12 years ago

Exposed Sprinkler System Throughout Historic Brownstone

Saw a two family brownstone this weekend with beautifully preserved details and woodwork. Although the house was restored some years ago, the sprinkler system/piping was…

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Updated 12 years ago

batfish123

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

Looking for a professional painting company (no solo contractors)

Hello, Can anyone recommend a professional painting company? We need patching, re-plastering (skim coat), sanding, paint stripping (wood window and door trim) and painting an…

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mbaram

in Renovation 12 years ago

Removing a dumbwaiter

We would like to remove a dumbwaiter in the kitchen of our apartment – just the one dumbwaiter on our floor. And I’d like to…

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goyito

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

free patio pavers for pickup

About 200 sq feet reddish pink 4 by six inch pavers, free for pick up. call 347 804 6851 or reply to this message with…

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goyito

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

free patio pavers for pickup

About 200 sq feet reddish pink 4 by six inch pavers, free for pick up. call 347 804 6851 or reply to this message with…

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ebsjb

in Decks and Porches 12 years ago

Landmark requirements for roof deck?

I would like to build a roof deck on the extension of our brownstone, and I have been told that Landmarks requires only certain materials…

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Updated 12 years ago

victor

in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago

Need contractor recommendations - opening rear wall

Hello all, I’m looking for a contractor that can pull off a small but structural project. I already have an architect, engineer and approved drawings.…

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Updated 12 years ago

pepinohill

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Experience with Groundworks Inc? Landscape Design

Does anyone have experience with Groundworks Inc? I searched the forum and the archive and I can’t seem to come across any recommendations, good or…

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Updated 12 years ago

Hardcharger

in Roofers 12 years ago

Window Gates

Where can I bring two window gates to strip and paint? Any guess on the price? They are 40″x68″. Brooklyn preferred.

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Updated 12 years ago

BklynDahl

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

Legal (and neighborly) responsibility re: waterproofing basement

A neighbor in an adjoining brownstone recently waterproofed his basement (building a french drain or some sort of similar system digging a deep trench against…

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Updated 12 years ago

bchant

in Sidewalks 12 years ago

Bluestone slabs -- I want them!

Trying to fix up the back yard with large bluestone slabs. Anyone got a few I can take off your hands for a fair price?…

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Updated 12 years ago

NewOwner

in Garden 12 years ago

Gardeners, please help me identify this supply!

My father recently brought me a huge stash of gardening supplies from my late mother. Among them is a large unmarked open bag of white…

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Updated 12 years ago

stuyheights

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

BUILDING CODE - CO- SPRINKLER QUESTIONS

In contract on a 3 family and would ideally like to take the two middle units for our owner duplex. I would like to leave…

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parksloperenovate

in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years ago

My fireplcae flue is being used by an upstairs neighbor

Hi, Hoping someone can provide some advice. I live in a co-op brownstone on the parlor floor. Just had a chimney company over to line…

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bklyn75

in Renovation 12 years ago

Recommendation for a PE for plans of a ductless HVAC system

We need an engineer to draw up plans which will be filed with the DOB for installing an ductless HVAC system in our apartment. Anyone…

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