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cmu
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Open Neutral Issue
I have an open neutral issue on a shared circuit and am not expert enough to determine where it is (most sockets show no connection…
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jus10
in Heating 12 years and 4 months ago
Radiator Not Heating After Insulating Pipes
I recently insulated the pipes to my steam boiler to become more energy efficient and since then, the radiator in one of our rooms has…
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Interior brownstone mantel restoration
We have a number of wood mantelpieces/nonworking fireplaces as well as wood doorways, large-scale mirrors with wood moldings, etc., in our home (typical of late…
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nalusurf
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Mortar Type Suggestions for Re-pointing Brick
Hello All, Wanted to tap into the knowledge of those who have re-pointed brick themselves. So, I have an interior brick area on a party…
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crownheights2013
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Convert former garage to residential use - is it possible?
Is it possible to convert a former garage (I believe that is what it is – behind a brownstone – or maybe former stables?) to…
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crownheights2013
in Conversion 12 years and 4 months ago
English basement - add above grade addition in back to legally rent - viable?
We are considering purchasing a house with an Eng basement. In the front of the house the basement is more than 50% bellow grade and…
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reno101
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 4 months ago
Boiler Replacement
We are looking into replacing our old 120,000 BTU gas boiler with a new one. Our house is a typical single family, late 1800’s row…
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CGDad
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
Beautiful 72" round Della Robbia modern dining table, $400
Striking contemporary 6′ diameter dining table, seats 12, polished wenge on geometric base. Great condition, originally paid $2800, for sale for $400\. Carroll Gardens location.…
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kb4f
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 4 months ago
Concrete slabs/kitchen counters/table tops.
Selling some extra concrete slabs we had poured for kitchen counters and didn’t end up using in our renovation. Here’s a link to craigslist post…
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kb4f
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 4 months ago
Beautiful, turn of the century, tiger oak fireplace mantel.
I have a really beautiful, all original mantel for sale. Here’s a link to the craigslist post with details, measurements and more photos: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/atq/4209475690.html Willing…
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kb4f
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 4 months ago
Beautiful, turn of the century, tiger oak fireplace mantel.
I have a really beautiful, all original mantel for sale. Here’s a link to the craigslist post with details, measurements and more photos: http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/atq/4209475690.html Willing…
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X-10 3 way slave switches
I have 2 NIB (New in Box) X-10 Deco slave switches that I have no need of. They are model WS-14A and X-10 Pro model…
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c1876
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen / Bathroom Reno in 1880 brownstone
Hello, I am about to resume my renovations, and need some suggestions. I have two very small bathrooms which were originally meant only for a…
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notny
in Heating and Air Conditioning 12 years and 5 months ago
Excellent work by Victory Bros. Inc. Heating and Air Conditioning
I had an excellent experience with Ray and his team at Victory Brothers. We had them install two new gas furnaces, and two ductless and…
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vyirfxzpfdbaj
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
HVAC specialist
Was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a good repair man for electric HVAC split systems. Just moved into a place and need someone to…
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spicygreencurry
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Is it even possible to buy a decent home in this market?
Hey Brownstoners! I love this community and forum…such hardworking saavy people who love brooklyn and care about our homes. Ok so i have a topic.…
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spicygreencurry
in Mortgage 12 years and 4 months ago
Please recommend a good mortgage broker!
Hello brownstoners can someone reccomend a good, dilligent, personable mortgage broker who is very familiar with bed-stuy and bushwick? and possible someone with experienced in…
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daroogle
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Original pyramid skylights
A pair of possibly copper skylights recently removed from a brownstone reno in Hoboken. One is 42″ x 42″ and the other is 32″ x…
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