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MyGoodEye
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Mysterious Leak
Hello. I’m in need of some brainstorming. I have a fairly typical, four-floor Brownstone in Brooklyn. Today, my third floor tenant alerted me that a…
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SewardWasRight
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
NYC Code - Plumbing Handles
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4faa9596c4d3a-.jpg Hey all, Plumber says that these handles are no longer code in NYC. He replaced them in the cellar during the pipe replacements, but…
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hullsean
in Building Code 12 years and 3 months ago
lender demanding deck match CofO
Recently purchased a brownstone. When lender attorney reviewed file, they complained that the deck doesn’t match the CofO. As a condition of closing, we were…
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greencat
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 3 months ago
Expediting property registration?
Hello- Any insights into how to expedite property registration? I need to have violations removed before sale and find that my property registration form was…
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no-permits
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
cinderblocks for sale
i have about 75 cinderblocks (8″/75%) left over from a project. anyone want them?
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bedstuytownhouse
in Lighting 12 years and 3 months ago
UPDATE on previous post skg referral to replace broken, curved glass panel
Wanted to update on my previous post (link below). We just picked up our new glass panel from Charles Flickinger and we could barely tell…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Lighting 12 years and 3 months ago
UPDATE on previous post skg referral to replace broken, curved glass panel
Wanted to update on my previous post (link below). We just picked up our new glass panel from Charles Flickinger and we could barely tell…
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kwalk
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 9 months ago
For Sale Antique Stained Glass
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c0e972a83d9-.jpg Beautiful stained glass arched window for sale- from interior arch in an 1865 brownstone. Approx 72×24 asking for best offer
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Augustiner
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
good looking supply and return air grille ?
I am looking for some nice grilles, but I come across the same cheap industrial looking ones. Any tips where I could find something a…
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jason
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Funding my future home.
I’m curious to see what this community thinks of an idea I’ve been throwing around. Purchase a multi unit brownstone. Gut and renovate into modern,…
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windsor
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Norweigian wood?
Hi, we’re comparing bids to repair our damaged floor and am looking for anyone who has experience with Norwegian Wood. I really like the rep…
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windsor
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Norweigian wood?
Hi, we’re comparing bids to repair our damaged floor and am looking for anyone who has experience with Norwegian Wood. I really like the rep…
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stickerhappy
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 3 months ago
Salt + Brownstone steps = no good?
With all the snow, I thought I recall hearing that standard rock salt is not good (may eat away and damage it) for melting the…
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JMT
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for old white marble pieces for fireplace
I’m missing the side pieces of marble for my 1880s fireplace, approx 43 inches high by 4 inches wide. Also missing the front base pieces…
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minoush
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Adding a second floor to a 1 family
Had few conversations with some GC and two architects so far, but they’re saying conflicting things: some would say that it’s possible to add a…
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clairebear246
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
window repair/replacement + wood stain on floors
we need to repair some/replace most of the windows in our home. we’d like them to be historically faitful (~1900), BUT energy efficient (duh) and…
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MyGoodEye
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Mysterious Leak
Hello. I’m in need of some brainstorming. I have a fairly typical, four-floor Brownstone in Brooklyn. Today, my third floor tenant alerted me that a…
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brooklynladymm
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Kitchen cabinets
Hi All, I am looking for somebody who can move around some existing cabinets and also build some custom cabinets. I think cabinetry is a…
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