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bobjohn

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Giving away old door (79.5x23.5)

Please drop me a line at eamnesia@yaho.com if you want it. It is located in Bay Ridge. [P5](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:NRaq:p5.jpg.jpg)

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bobjohn

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Giving away old door (79.5x23.5)

Please drop me a line at eamnesia@yaho.com if you want it. It is located in Bay Ridge. [P5](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:NRaq:p5.jpg.jpg)

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randolph

in Heating and Cooling 3 years and 8 months ago

installing a radiator

Anyone know the ballpark cost to have a new steam radiator installed? basically the existing one is big and positioned so as to take up…

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mrvickers09

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Main line clog

My 2 family brownstone has issues with the main line getting clogged if tenants put non degradable items down the toilet like baby wipes or…

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someonecalleddob

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Creating a driveway (i.e., curb cut process) in Sunset Park

My parents own a house in Sunset Park and want to create a driveway. I was reading about the curb cut process and requirements on…

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Updated 3 years and 8 months ago

slleiter

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Painting metal deck

The metal patio deck off my kitchen has started to rust and chip. We’d like to sand it, clean it, and repaint it. Should we…

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Updated 3 years and 8 months ago

Sherita

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Cast iron bathtub restoration

We have two clawfoot cast iron tubs from our house we would like to re-use in the renovation. They are in rough condition – feet…

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citygyz

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Handyman

Ed Negron 917 676-2967 advertises as a handyman, actually he is very skilled in many trades. He concentrates on small jobs. I recommended him highly.…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Dumb 2-year Lease Rent Question

This is such a beginner question but it’s been years since I issued a 2 year lease. I have a 4 family building and a…

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Updated 3 years and 8 months ago

citygyz

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Handyman

Ed Negron 917 676-2967 advertises as a handyman, actually he is very skilled in many trades. He concentrates on small jobs. I recommended him highly.…

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someonecalleddob

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Creating a driveway (i.e., curb cut process) in Sunset Park

My parents own a house in Sunset Park and want to create a driveway. I was reading about the curb cut process and requirements on…

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mike.grom424

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Bird Poop Solution?

Hi all – Would appreciate suggestions on how to deal with persistent bird poop on our brownstone stoop. It seems birds (pigeons?) like to hang…

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tbirddies

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

10 Foot Brownstone door for sale

I have pair of brownstone doors for sale 10 ft curved door decent condition [9ED11C62-8A0A-4212-916D-4E917DE907AE](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:KiWs:9ed11c628a0a4212916d4e917de907ae.heic.jpg) [339A8EA9-DF16-44F9-982A-9DCA42FDCD5D](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:Ad80:339a8ea9df1644f9982a9dca42fdcd5d.heic.jpg)

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slleiter

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Painting metal deck

The metal patio deck off my kitchen has started to rust and chip. We’d like to sand it, clean it, and repaint it. Should we…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Dumb 2-year Lease Rent Question

This is such a beginner question but it’s been years since I issued a 2 year lease. I have a 4 family building and a…

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tbirddies

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

10 Foot Brownstone door for sale

I have pair of brownstone doors for sale 10 ft curved door decent condition [9ED11C62-8A0A-4212-916D-4E917DE907AE](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:KiWs:9ed11c628a0a4212916d4e917de907ae.heic.jpg) [339A8EA9-DF16-44F9-982A-9DCA42FDCD5D](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:Ad80:339a8ea9df1644f9982a9dca42fdcd5d.heic.jpg)

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Jimmy

in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago

Black Patina on Steel

Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations to achieve this look. [Unnamed (3)](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:a8SF:unnamed3.png.jpg) https://surfinchemical.com/collections/all/products/ez-black-70 That’s the product I’ve tried and didn’t work. Followed the steps thoroughly…

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Tin and Copper gutters

Our cornice gutter is the original tin gutter. We are keen to hire out one of the following: A) Patch and repair punctures with new…

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Updated 3 years and 8 months ago

owest

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Question re primer and outdoor wood steps

I am going to have outdoor wooden steps painted. Intend to use Ben Moore Fredh Start as primer. Local hardware store said they cannot tint…

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Sherita

in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago

Cast iron bathtub restoration

We have two clawfoot cast iron tubs from our house we would like to re-use in the renovation. They are in rough condition – feet…

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