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ditmaspark
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years ago
need woodshop help
i’m looking to place open shelving in the kitchen…two rows on either side of a window. will have iron L brackets attached to studs behind…
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repairstuff
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Commercial Grade Washers/Dryers for Co-op Building
Hi All, I’m curious if anyone has had to look in to buying commercial grade washers and dryers for a multi-unit building. The woman researching…
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brooklynny
in For Sale 12 years ago
Cast Iron Claw Foot Tub (Strom/Sign of the Crab)
I am selling the Strom Plumbing/Sign of the Crab cast iron claw foot tub that I purchased approximately one year ago. It got cracked in…
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brooklynny
in For Sale 12 years ago
Cast Iron Claw Foot Tub (Strom/Sign of the Crab)
I am selling the Strom Plumbing/Sign of the Crab cast iron claw foot tub that I purchased approximately one year ago. It got cracked in…
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collferri
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Architect needed for existing extension renovation
We have been living in our 2 family Brownstone w/small extension since 1969\. The extension is wood framed with a stucco facade on a concrete…
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jparnass
in Expeditors 13 years and 10 months ago
Seekeng a professional, responsible expeditor for multiple jobs
I’m sick and tired of dealing with sloppy, unresponsive, slow-moving expeditors. I am not willing to put up with people who sit on filings for…
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northslopeneighbor
in Exteriors 13 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for iron worker
Need some small work done for iron work around our building. Haven’t gotten much response from the companies I’ve called, assuming ebcause it’s not a…
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JeffersonAveMom
in Exteriors 13 years ago
Best way to repaint cast-iron on stoop?
Our cast iron stoop newel posts, railings, etc. and our front-yard fence/ gate are all peeling and need to be repainted. I was planning on…
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microfiche
in Masonry 12 years and 5 months ago
How can I replicate this crown molding?
Hey Brownstoners, I have nice original plaster crown molding in several rooms in our house (see attached photo) but it’s missing in others. What are…
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threetrees
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Suggestions for refinancing, please
I want to refinance my house in order to get lower rates while they last. My current mortgage is with Chase, but I’d like to…
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skeer126
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Creating uniformity on my block
I really like the block I am going to be living on which is greene ave in bed stuy. It is very uniform row housing…
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blee321
in Home Buying 12 years ago
345 Union Ave 4A Williamsburg
Hi, I was wondering what people thought about this apartment. How is the surrounding area? Is the pricing on point? Thanks! Any opinions would be…
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backeast
in Sidewalks 12 years ago
Getting the City to Plant a Tree
There is a tree pit with just a stump on my block, that is a serious dog shit magnet. Seems like people clean up a…
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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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suzy
in Masonry 12 years ago
looking to replace/ repair retaining wall
At least one section of the retaining wall keeping our yard from tumbling into the yard next door is in bad shape, and we’d like…
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ajeb
in Legal 12 years ago
legal rights on lot line windows/ landmarking a building
Hi, Our 4 condo free standing warehouse building, over 100 years old, has windows on both sides, on lot lines. The empty lot next door…
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starfish11040
in Landlord 14 years and 4 months ago
witholding part of security deposit due to tenant leaving a messy apartment
I’m just wondering what the general practice is. One of my tenants just moved out today. She left the apartment very messy. The floors are…
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deanreno
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Western Electric box w/ wires on the back of our house?
We’re in the process of a major renovation that includes an extension to the back of our townhouse. Unfortunately there is a Western Electric box…
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