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pxreid
in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago
2 Villeroy Boch White Undermount sinks
RRP 350 Each , both for 300 must collect 2 white undermount twist VB sinks 18 1/2 by 14/12 inch email me if interested Clinton…
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microfiche
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 1 month ago
Still Struggling to find Replacement Hearth Tiles
This topics been covered before but not having any joy with suggestions that have been shared previously unfortunately: Victorian Fireplace Store doesn’t have my color…
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lbcinnyc
in General Contractors 12 years and 1 month ago
Looking for help/recs for Gut-Renovation for small Carroll Garden apt
Hey there, I’m new to Brownstoner and looking for help/recommendations for General Contractors with some creative design ideas for gut renovation in Carroll Gardens. We…
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melissamurray
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Great experience! new concrete floor with Knockout Masonry
I wanted to share my recent experience with Knockout Masonry www.komasonry.com They tore up my old concrete basement floor, dug out 6 inches, poured a…
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landofenchantment
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 1 month ago
Great Handyman Rec
Hi, I just wanted to post a strong recommendation for Brian Piersol. I found him here on Brownstoner a couple of years ago and have…
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clumpo
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 1 month ago
Free Pocket shutters for pick up
I discovered seven original shutters from a park slope brownstone made obsolete by a previous renovation. I would love to see them used by someone…
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jjq
in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago
HELP! Looking For Good Tile Guy In Brooklyn
I’m looking for an expert local tile guy/gal for a three bathroom job in Bay Ridge. Bathroom floors, bathroom walls and kitchen backsplash tiling needed…
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maxwellimus
in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago
Sound Isolation - Wall Contractor
Hi Everyone – I am looking to beef up my wall between my neighbor that is approximately 20’Wx10’H. I’m planning on doing a double layer…
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hea
in Flooring 12 years and 1 month ago
Refinishing/Staining Parquet Floors - Clinton Hill Coops
Hello all – I’m looking to refinish wood parquet floors in a 1BR in the Clinton Hill Coops. Are there any Brownstoners who live in…
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ahdb
in Building Code 12 years and 1 month ago
Common Hallway When Combining Two Units in a Brownstone
We live in a four unit brownstone. Unit 1 is a ground floor + basement duplex. Unit 2 is a parlor floor + second floor…
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onesix
in Foundation 12 years and 1 month ago
Need someone to Assess Moisture in Basement
Looking for someone reliable to help us figure out and fix this problem. We appear to have some water in our partially above-grade basement. Not…
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sanvean6
in Conversion 12 years and 1 month ago
Illegal conversion question
I’m hoping someone can give me some advice. I have happily rented in a three story brownstone for 6 years, with leases. I have a…
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anonymous
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago
wooden door knobs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/504d3eaf39420-.jpg Anybody know where I can get these locally? Does anyone have experience with old knobs on new locksets?
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benson82
in Building Code 12 years and 1 month ago
Certificate of Occupancy
Hi All, i’m interested in a townhouse in Brooklyn that i saw. The house is listed as a “2 family setup as a 3”. The…
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thelibrary
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
School Districts in Crown Heights, BedStuy..
My wife and I are currently looking at homes in Crown heights and Bed Stuy and were wondering what folks with kids, or are planning…
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brooklyntoqueens
in General Contractors 12 years and 1 month ago
Looking for info about these contractors
We are looking for a GC, already have a couple we will send bids to but I would like to add at least another two…
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nintzk86
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
What would the city do here?
There was a Brownstoner house-of-the-day that is a legal 2 family but is currently “configured as four units.” (http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/blog/2014/02/house-of-the-day-698-st-marks-avenue). What would the Department of Buildings…
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skylightseeker
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Department of Environmental Protection "Random" Inspection?
We are renovating a brownstone in Bedford-Stuyvesant. We received a surprise inspection from the Department of Environmental Protection. The inspector stated that this was a…
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