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jackdavis100
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Driscilla and Liverpool
Hello Brownstoners Trying to engage Driscilla and Liverpool construction corp from Brooklyn, for bathroom renovations. Anyone has any experience with these folks? Any issues you…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Brownstoner 13 years and 6 months ago
Looking to sell front doors for a brownstone
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/505f31c2da734-.jpg Hi everyone! We decided to get new doors to our brownstone as the doors we bought not long ago and are now looking to…
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57spring
in Permits 13 years and 6 months ago
Do I need a permit to remove kitchen in one unit of two family?
We purchased a two story home which is classified as a two family home with the Dept of Finance and was used as two apartments…
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CGman
in Other 13 years and 6 months ago
Cell phone signal booster
Has anyone had any success with a cellphone signal booster like these… http://www.wilsonelectronics.com/store/index/category/47/large-areas Basically an antenna on the roof, amplified and retransmitted indoors through another…
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tylerderden1211
in Financial Services 13 years and 6 months ago
Cheapest Banks/Providers for closing costs for a refinancing
It’s hard to get clarity online while shopping around for refinancing rates. Has anyone done their homework already and pinpointed the best banks/providers that have…
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samtsegaye
in Mortgage 13 years and 6 months ago
certificate of non-harassment
We are currently looking at a townhouse where the owner has told us that the top floor of the house is a rooming house or…
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sb10847
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 6 months ago
Carpenter or Handyman Who Can Repair Antique Oak Dining Room Chairs?
We have six 80-year-old oak chairs in need of structural reinforcements and minor repairs. Can anyone recommend a reliable person who does excelent work? These…
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466dad
in Cellar 13 years and 6 months ago
lowering appliances down into the basement
We’re thinking about buying a freezer for our basement, and wondering whether we should limit ourselves to the width of the basement staircase, or if…
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greengirlina
in Masonry 13 years and 6 months ago
Anyone have some Portland cement?
I need to do a small masonry job and I need maybe one pound of Portland cement. As far as I can tell, it is…
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greengirlina
in Masonry 13 years and 6 months ago
Anyone have some Portland cement?
I need to do a small masonry job and I need maybe one pound of Portland cement. As far as I can tell, it is…
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brett195
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Can Anyone Recommend A Pragmatic Architect?
I’m buying a brownstone and planning some renovations. The sheetrock, electric, plumbing, gas piping, and floors were all repaired and replaced 10 years ago. I’m…
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emilycgbk
in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago
Restoration of Origingal Brownstone Front Doors and Stoop Metalwork, Repair of Facade
Has anyone used Vincent Battiloro of The Finest Brownstone Restoration for their front doors? Please let me know what you thought of his work. Or,…
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466dad
in Cellar 13 years and 6 months ago
lowering appliances down into the basement
We’re thinking about buying a freezer for our basement, and wondering whether we should limit ourselves to the width of the basement staircase, or if…
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brickstone
in Roofers 14 years and 7 months ago
Roofer recommendation?
Well, the recent monsoon season has made it undeniably clear that I need to replace the 20+ year old roof on my brownstone (17.5’X40′). Got an…
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crackedstucco
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Window company recommendations
Hi everybody, We’re replacing the facade on our brownstone next month and thought we’d use the opportunity to put in some more energy efficient windows.…
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renoishard2
in Garden 13 years and 6 months ago
How to water a backyard
We finally got serious about creating a garden in the backyard of our house. But I seem to be killing all of our plants. I…
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ferney1c
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
Certificate of Non Harassment Background check. They contacted one of our relatives!
It was my understanding that the inquiry period for a Certificate of Non Harassment is three years from the date of your filing the application. …
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FishieFishie
in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago
Plea for more detailed recs...and my floor repair search
This forum design seems better suited for quick Q&A rather than discussion, but I’ll include this anyway. For those of you who want to cut…
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