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rebox
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago
Marble Mantle Piece
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4096fcbac7e-.jpg Missing that one piece? Marble mantle side — all that’s left, I’m afraid. It’s about 43 inches high. Perfect condition. Will sell cheap. Can…
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happycats
in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago
Best way to remove old black vinyl glue from vinyl tiles before reinstalling new self stick tiles?
Does anyone know the best way to remove the black sticky adhesive left over from self stick vinyl tiles before reinstalling new self sitick vinyl…
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scarter
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Brand New Cabinets for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ec864c9349e-.jpg Brand New Cherry cabinets (still in box) available. color pictured on left and configuration pictured also. Purchased cabinets recently for a studio renovation that…
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brookstone
in Appliances 14 years and 5 months ago
Range on an Island?
Hi everyone. Dreaming about moving our range stove to the island. Other than running the gas line, are there any issues i need to be…
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hancockone
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
nodern tub strainer body does not fit old tub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50622b8d2eb45-.jpg I am replacing the tub strainer body on my 1925 American Standard tub. Have found the new strainer bodies have a threaded inset of…
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akay
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
Can a gas dryer be vented through a sewer "air pipe"?
We just purchased a home and are planning to install a washer/dryer in the basement. There are currently no hookups or ventliltion and my husband…
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Sweet-Action
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 9 months ago
Clearing 20 year old violations?
We are just about to get our permits for our reno, and we were told that they will likely be held up due to 2…
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stuyhigh
in Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Outlet Placement?
Hi all, We have recently bought a new brownstone 4-story house (well, an old one that is new to us!) and are working with an…
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JIsadora
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
condo taxes after tax abatement ends
Hello all, I’m looking at a new condo development (priced under 500K) with a 15 year tax abatement. according to the broker, during the first…
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mixicon
in For Sale 14 years and 6 months ago
Kitchen Sink for Sale (30" Stainless Steel Apron)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9a2bbe27a12-.jpg **$275**. Following details from faucetdirect.com, Sink is new, in box and available for pickup immediately. Email ucsu@anapraxis.com for more information. (We ended up…
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deadmandontcry
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 1 month ago
Recommendation for a Real Estate Agent for Windor Terrace/Park Slope..
Hello All: I am looking for recommendations for a real estate agent based on actual experience or word of mouth recommendation. We are considering sellling…
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mc33433
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 13 years ago
Time Warner Cables through yard?
I’m having trouble finding exact answers to this question… We recently purchased a townhome in Brooklyn. There are a large amount of wires going through the…
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tonyjl
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 2 months ago
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
I am looking at prospective Brooklyn neighborhoods in which to purchase a house. Any info on Prospect Lefferts Gardens … particularly close to the park? …
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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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slopefarm
in Tile 13 years and 10 months ago
Seeking Local Source for Mapei Grout
OK, now that A&K Tile’s gone, who sells Mapei grout in or near Park Slope?
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tlocane
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 2 months ago
Exterior and Internal Basement Water Leak
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510434efa21e5-.jpg I own a brickstone in Carroll Gardens, bordering Gowanus. This was originally a 2-family house, gut-renovated into a 1-family. The basement (technically a cellar…
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westminster
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
Permit for Tearing Down Garage?
We would like to tear down a two-car garage in back of our house. We would not be rebuilding the garage but rather using the footprint…
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hawaiismurf
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
GC Contract
Looking for advice on the form of contract to use for a gut renovation. Do people typically use one of the AIA forms? Typical to…
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rosyglow19
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 9 months ago
Ballpark cost of moving small kitchen in floor-through apartment?
Hey gang, We’re considering buying a floor-through apartment in a brownstone. It’s cheaper than most because of its layout: the kitchen is in the rear…
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