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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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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago
Seeking kitchen designer referrals
Any suggestions for (1) a particularly good kitchen designer at the Brooklyn Lowe’s, Home Depot or IKEA (or the Manhattan Home Depot) that knows how…
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snarkolepctic
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago
Deposit vs. Downpayment
On the heels of the delightful NYTimes article on buying in this market, a dear friend is in a bit of a panic. She will…
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starfish11040
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 3 months ago
Anyone ever use AAL Gas and Boiler service/
My boiler doesn’t work. No heat in building. Any experience with AAL?
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bbmg
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Park Slope Wednesday parking / street cleaning alternate-side parking
Hi – Does anyone know of any streets in Park Slope that have Wednesday alt-side parking? Trying to leave the car there while gone over…
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colorcolor
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
House settling?
The other day, after a few inches of snow, then an evening of hard rain, our 3-family townhouse (a 2yr old gut reno which included…
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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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bbmg
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Park Slope Wednesday parking / street cleaning alternate-side parking
Hi – Does anyone know of any streets in Park Slope that have Wednesday alt-side parking? Trying to leave the car there while gone over…
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citigyz
in Electricians 12 years and 5 months ago
short in house wiring
One dupex outlet is not working. No breakers have tripped. How do you track down a short with so many outlets in the house?
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bedstuytownhouse
in General Contractors 12 years and 3 months ago
Is it possible to switch contractors with open permits?
We have been working with a new contractor, who we found on this site, and are not happy so we want to cut ties but…
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trudylou
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Radiator and thermostat help
We have steam heat and the house is too hot on top and cold on the parlor floor where the thermostat is. We need help…
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streaker
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Whitestone Contracting Associates – Anybody have experience with these guys?
I got hit hard by Sandy and I’ve been referred to this general contractor who does work through Home Depot. Does anyone have any experience…
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bkbrownstone
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 3 months ago
Shutter Latches
I just had my shutters stripped and want to replace the broken/bent latches. Looking to see if anyone has for sale, 4 latches, or know…
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trudylou
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Radiator and thermostat help
We have steam heat and the house is too hot on top and cold on the parlor floor where the thermostat is. We need help…
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bedstuytownhouse
in General Contractors 12 years and 3 months ago
Is it possible to switch contractors with open permits?
We have been working with a new contractor, who we found on this site, and are not happy so we want to cut ties but…
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brooklynladymm
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen cabinets recommendation
Hi all, I am sprucing up my kitchen a bit. I moved in 7 years and I’m finally investing a bit of money to customize…
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vttobk
in Radiators 13 years and 10 months ago
Original cast iron in wall radiators for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb7e135e8b24-.jpg Five in wall cast iron radiators for sale as brownstone renovation underway. 31 X 20 X 5.5″, 44.5 X 20 X5.5″, 36 X 20…
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dxdamico
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
2 Story Limestone renovation
Hello Brownstoner, We are in contract on a 2 story limestone and we are looking for a contractor for the full renovation. We would like…
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