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aprilflowers
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 2 months ago
FS Victorian pier mirror
Pier mirror from 1898 house. Never painted, finished with red-brown shellac. Asking $950\. I can send photos–the jpeg file is too large. If you are…
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Hardcharger
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
Window replacement again
Does any one have first hand experience with getting landmark approval for windows themselves. It is for two lousy 60″ windows. These window companies want…
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pacJ
in Furniture 12 years and 2 months ago
Will this fit up the stairs?
Dear Neighbors I have my eye on a great piece of furniture…88″ long, 30″ high, 20″ deep. I can’t figure out if this will fit…
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jarnow4
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
Oil to gas questions
Hi all, We are in a 4 story attached brownstone in Prospect Heights –and oil bills are quite high. The boiler is recent and heat…
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kls
in Insurance 12 years and 2 months ago
State Farm Insurance
Hi – Does anyone have a State Farm Insurance agent/office (other than Alan Wheeler) that they are happy with? We need to stay with State…
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blauprint9
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Extension buildup
Hello Brownstoner! I am on the hunt for well done rear extensions for brownstones. We are designing one for ours but I can’t find anything…
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What's in this dirt?
We’ve been digging up our backyard to get rid of Japanese knotweed and have been finding pockets of this grey, gritty stuff. Does anyone know…
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blauprint9
in Insurance 12 years and 2 months ago
Construction Insurance?
Hi all, My husband and I just closed on limestone and we’re in the process of restoring it. It should take about 6 months. We…
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misconformist
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Open Cell insulation --Recommended vendors and technique.
Hi: I am planning on insulating a 3 story brick building with open cell foam. Any recommendations out there for someone you worked that you…
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misconformist
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Open Cell insulation --Recommended vendors and technique.
Hi: I am planning on insulating a 3 story brick building with open cell foam. Any recommendations out there for someone you worked that you…
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thejbp
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Home purchase, work permits, extension and certificate of occupancy
Hello: I am in contract to purchase a home in Windsor Terrace, Brookyln, although we have yet to close. The home was built in 1910…
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mpcmpc
in Construction 12 years and 2 months ago
Green demolition services needed.
Can anyone reccomend a dumping location or a pickup service for an ecologically friendly demolition? Our home is in Greenpoint Brooklyn. My architect redid his…
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stuyheights
in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago
Expidator Question
Expidator Question If a home I am interested in purchasing had plans approved in 2006, expired in 2007, and the job was never completed, what…
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Townie
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
Vigo Glass shower enclosures
Looking for any information concerning Vigo glass shower enclosures especially the round corner units with sliding doors. This is for a very small house with…
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jarnow4
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
Oil to gas questions
Hi all, We are in a 4 story attached brownstone in Prospect Heights –and oil bills are quite high. The boiler is recent and heat…
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DouglasAlan
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Insulation: Foam vs. Traditional
My laundry room is a glorified shed with no insulation. We just had to repair the water and radiator pipes out there due to the…
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DouglasAlan
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Center Beam in Basement
We bought an attached house knowing the 40′ beam in the basement was twisting. The inspector said we should replace it within five years, and…
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katarusa
in Brownstoner 12 years and 2 months ago
Seeking wallpaper installation references
I am looking to put up wallpaper on few focal points in my house. I need an affordable but very reputable proffesional.
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