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evie

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 9 months ago

Highly recommend KF Kitchen Cabinets.

We purchased our kitchen cabinets from **KF Cabinets** on 3rd Ave in Brooklyn as well as our granite countertop and were extremely pleased from start…

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terryhoppy

in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago

need recommendation

i would like to have the iron bars on my windows and iron gate sandblasted, remove old paint and repainted.  does anyone have a recommendation…

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terryhoppy

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago

lead paint removal

has anyone used soy gel or lead out to remove paint which may contain lead?  If so, how did it work and what was the…

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westminster

in Building Code 12 years and 9 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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tingeyplumbing

in Furnace Repair 12 years and 9 months ago

Oil furnaces - advantages and disadvantages

**Furnace repair and installation** is no easy job if you want to do it yourself, especially now when the cold weather is just around the…

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ea3421

in Cellar 12 years and 9 months ago

sub-cellar

Anyone here have a sub-cellar? How far does the DOB allow one to dig down for these, as they dont take up FAR?

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tcccorcoran

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago

Seeking Cast Ironwork Reccomendations

I need to replace banisters, front gate and newel posts on my brownstone Appreciate any reccomendations

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amypom

in Sidewalks 12 years and 9 months ago

ISO recommendations for bluestone walkway repair

The cement binding a portion of our bluestone walkway has broken down and washed away.  We are seeking a contractor to reset the bluestone, and…

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mm212

in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 9 months ago

window treatments - experience with Smith & Noble, Hunter Douglas or The Shade Store

I’m looking for a company to do custom window treatments for a number of windows in my home.  Some very basic, others a bit more…

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parkplaced

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months ago

Sealing new windows

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/506875c3259cc-.jpg I just replaced three windows in the bay in the back of my brownstone. The bay itself, constructed in wood all those years ago,…

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New Business of Greene Avenue

I see that Lockysmyths the hair salon has gone out of business on Greene and Cambridge. A new sign reads “Yoga Studio” – does anybody…

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xistent

in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 9 months ago

Small Business Based From Brooklyn home

Trying to find out what the rules are regarding a business at home – living in a landmarked neighborhood in brooklyn. More specifically it would…

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jtphilli

in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 9 months ago

Bluestone Pavers For Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5068ff1833f54-.jpg For sale, pallet of 18 x 18 Cambridge pavers of ledgestone that simulate the look and feel of bluestone. Perfect for garden patios and…

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jtphilli

in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 9 months ago

Bluestone Pavers For Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5068ff1833f54-.jpg For sale, pallet of 18 x 18 Cambridge pavers of ledgestone that simulate the look and feel of bluestone. Perfect for garden patios and…

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stephanie

in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 3 months ago

Apartment window cleaning

I would like to hire someone to clean the windows in my 3-room apartment. The windows do not tilt in. One set of windows runs…

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mrsespinal28

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 9 months ago

Anyone know what's going on at 2nd st the Alonzo daycare

I notice for the past two days I have seen a lot of police infront of the daycare on 2nd btwn 4&5 ; curious to…

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mrsespinal28

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 9 months ago

Anyone know what's going on at 2nd st the Alonzo daycare

I notice for the past two days I have seen a lot of police infront of the daycare on 2nd btwn 4&5 ; curious to…

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brownieinhk

in Other 12 years and 9 months ago

For Free: Balusters

Hello, We are giving away balusters – there are 2 different shapes, probably 20+ in total. Pick up in Carroll Gardens.

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Master Plvmber

in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago

Hot water boilers and systems

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5068a07a04380-.jpg Often, the best way to heat a building is by warming water and moving it gently through pipes and radiators to portioned areas of…

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AEPE

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago

Are you a Certificate of Fitness holder?

Trying to figure out what must be done for our existing sprinkler system.  I think I need to have an annual inspection done by a master…

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