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janzin

in Tile 13 years and 3 months ago

Recommended contractor

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50dd3503cfea8-.jpg I just wanted to follow up on a posting I did awhile back, “Frustrated in finding bathroom contractor” which described the difficulty we were…

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Updated 12 years ago

mrlincrusta

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Lincrusta New Design for 2014 Passeri RD 1971.

Passeri RD 1971 New for 2014 and classically Lincrusta, Passeri is inspired by French ornate cultivated gardens, incorporating songbirds and floral bouquets set within a…

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mrlincrusta

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Lincrusta New Design for 2014 Passeri RD 1971.

Passeri RD 1971 New for 2014 and classically Lincrusta, Passeri is inspired by French ornate cultivated gardens, incorporating songbirds and floral bouquets set within a…

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mrlincrusta

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Lincrusta New Design,s for 2014

Lincrusta has just launched a new design Neo,RD 1970 The vintage crushed silk effect within Neo provides a versatile texture, equally perfect for a contemporary…

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mrlincrusta

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Lincrusta New Design,s for 2014

Lincrusta has just launched a new design Neo,RD 1970 The vintage crushed silk effect within Neo provides a versatile texture, equally perfect for a contemporary…

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GoodProspect

in Roofers 12 years ago

Commercial Front Door

We have a 4-family apt. building and we want to replace the current wooden entryway door with a commercial- or retail-type entry. Something secure but…

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Updated 12 years ago

pepinohill

in Alarm 13 years and 1 month ago

Backyard Safety: How to burglar-proof the backyard

We have a garden rental that was burglarized.  We’ve since updated the locks and our tenants have now activated their alarm.  The police officers mentioned…

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Updated 12 years ago

citizenjane

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

sagging landing - help!

Hi folks, We have a seriously sagging top floor landing in a brownstone and our stairway bounces a bit when walked on. It also appears…

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Updated 12 years ago

mvdub

in Radiators 12 years ago

auxiliary heat in kitchen extension - seeking advice

My kitchen is an extension. When we renovated a decade ago, we took out the hot water radiator and had a hydronic radiant system installed…

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zeebee_in_bklyn

in For Sale 12 years ago

Vintage clawfoot tub available, must pick up April 5-6, Park Slope

Vintage clawfoot tub for sale, must be picked up this weekend April 5-6\. Excellent condition, classic “roll rim” style, cast iron. Exterior dimensions: 60″ long…

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Updated 12 years ago

roseleafnyb

in For Sale 12 years ago

ANTIQUE FRONT FOYER WALL MIRROR ONLY

This is a beautiful antique mahogany frame bevel edged mirror. 36 wide at the bottom, 37” wide at the top and 62” tall. I am…

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roseleafnyb

in For Sale 12 years ago

ANTIQUE FRONT FOYER WALL MIRROR ONLY

This is a beautiful antique mahogany frame bevel edged mirror. 36 wide at the bottom, 37” wide at the top and 62” tall. I am…

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lifer

in Sidewalks 13 years and 1 month ago

Another sidewalk post.

I have gotten a violation for my sidewalk bluestone buckling from our tree in front (it’s actually pretty severe). The parks dept came by to…

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Updated 12 years ago

zeebee_in_bklyn

in For Sale 12 years ago

Vintage clawfoot tub available, must pick up April 5-6, Park Slope

Vintage clawfoot tub for sale, must be picked up this weekend April 5-6\. Excellent condition, classic “roll rim” style, cast iron. Exterior dimensions: 60″ long…

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skylightseeker

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

Upgrading Electrical Panel

Good Morning, We are renovating a 2-family brownstone and wanted to bring out electrical panel up to code. I have heard that the new City…

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Updated 12 years ago

zeebee_in_bklyn

in For Sale 12 years ago

LAST CALL - vintage range for sale

Posted the following in December, no takers. Last call for anyone who wants a vintage beauty! Beautiful Magic Chef 1000 available. Early 1930s gas stove…

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Updated 12 years ago

kiki

in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years ago

Garden Design needed for Brooklyn backyard

I’ve been working on my garden for several years now and would like to keep a lot of what’s there but have a professional come…

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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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pepinohill

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 7 months ago

Rear Window Replacement: Aluminum vs. Wood? Landmark involvement? Ballpark estimates?

We are replacing the REAR windows of our brownstone which is on a historic block.  Three questions: 1) DO I NEED A PERMIT? I called…

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Updated 12 years ago

mattborden

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago

Contractor Recommendation: Chris Lombardi. Amazing work.

Hi. Not too long ago I was on this very forum looking for a contractor to renovate our half-bathroom. Fortunately, I was able to find…

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Updated 12 years ago

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