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efreitag

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago

Vintage 40" Wedgewood Stove - Beautiful

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd4115ae18b9-.jpg Long story short, I ended up with an extra stove after the renovation of my brownstone in Brooklyn Heights.  Shipped this out from San…

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windsorknot

in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago

Annoying Porch Flies

OK, I have these annoying small flies that are flying around on my porch near my front door.  I have a large porch overhang, so…

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zg

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Floor/Subfloor in Clinton Hill Co-ops

Hi all. Does anyone know whether the subfloor in the Clinton Hill Co-ops is poured concrete or wood? Also, does anyone have experience replacing the…

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efreitag

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago

Vintage 40" Wedgewood Stove - Beautiful

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd4115ae18b9-.jpg Long story short, I ended up with an extra stove after the renovation of my brownstone in Brooklyn Heights.  Shipped this out from San…

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ktm6

in Antiques 13 years and 10 months ago

Repair damaged antique ceramic pottery?

Does anyone know a craftsperson who might be able to repair an antique piece of ceramic pottery? thnks

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joab

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 10 months ago

Can anyone recommend someone who can rebuild a small wooden deck?

I have a  small 16 year old wooden deck that needs to be replaced on a brownstone in Park Slope.

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11231

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Lowes Tile Installation?

Wondering if anyone can comment on Lowes for tile installation?  Am considering for basement floor.  Seems to cost about $5.50 sq ft. Thank You.

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windsorknot

in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago

Annoying Porch Flies

OK, I have these annoying small flies that are flying around on my porch near my front door.  I have a large porch overhang, so…

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brooklyn_fellow

in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years and 1 month ago

Looking for 2BR rental apartment in Bay ridge area

Looking for 2 br/1.5 bath rental apt in Bay ridge area. Very good tenant with excellent credit. Anyone with inventory please reply. thanks.

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stickerhappy

in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 3 months ago

Advice on value of commercial property

I’m looking at a small commercial property in Brooklyn.  I have negotiated a price that seems good, but am now having second thoughts– no contract…

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berniceshola

in Demolition 13 years and 10 months ago

structural engineer recommendations?

hey all, I have a 20-foot wide, 3-story brownstone, and I’m considering removing an eight-foot section of parlor-floor wall, parallel to the party walls, that…

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Augustiner

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago

New plumbing and heat for entire house

I am looking for all new Plumbing and Heating on a 5 story 3 unit townhouse. Scope: – hydronic radiators (no baseboard) on 3 floors,…

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stickerhappy

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 10 months ago

Composite decks- worth it? What's your experience?

We have a composite deck in our yard that I want to enlarge, but the same material (color, texture) is not available anymore so w’e’re…

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annep

in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago

Last call for antique brick street pavers...

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd225bcc23a5-.png I just finished installing these in my back yard & have approximately 850 left over. These are Antique Purington Skinny Street Pavers that I…

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trudylou

in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago

How do I sell fine art prints?

I have a set of limited addition fine art prints I’d like to sell. I bought them 30 yrs ago but my tastes have changed…

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curiositykilledthecat

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

adding balconies to condo building

I know we’ll eventually have to engage the services of an expeditor, contractor, and/or architect, but I am writing to get your wisdom on how…

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tanner

in Lighting 13 years and 10 months ago

2 modern architectural items for sale. First up: Fabulux chandelier

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd1585936362-.jpg Fabulux (Brooklyn made!) bi-directional chandelier in excellent condition. See details here, but note that the one for sale is custom made to be smaller:…

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tanner

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago

Architectural salvage, next up: industrial modern custom raw steel railing

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd15a517f370-.jpg Was used at the top of stairs in second floor of a loft.  In need of some repair in order to be secured again,…

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tanner

in Lighting 13 years and 10 months ago

2 modern architectural items for sale. First up: Fabulux chandelier

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd1585936362-.jpg Fabulux (Brooklyn made!) bi-directional chandelier in excellent condition. See details here, but note that the one for sale is custom made to be smaller:…

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jeanmarine2

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Seeking referrals for preservationist contractors/professionals for a brownstone reno

We are planning a kitchen/deck renovation and would love referrals to contractors and other professionals who really “get” old brownstones and love the details and…

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