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landlord
in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago
roof access hatch
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbece15060eb-.jpg I have an old wooden access hatch in my brownstone that’s falling apart. I would like to replace it with a metal hatch like…
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bedstuy06
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Getting Rid of Door Mouldings?
Hello Brownstoners, We’re looking for salvaged door mouldings, corner blocks (either bullseye of rosette) and floor blocks. Anyone getting rid of any? Thanks!
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rockstar
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
Cost of heating and hot water system
I purchased a brownstone recently. Heating is oil tank based ( hot water + Heating ). Oil tank needs to be filled every week in…
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broomestreet
in Radiators 13 years and 10 months ago
Antique Cast Iron Radiators for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbee1384d61c-.jpg I would like to sell the following two **antique, ornamental** **cast iron steam radiators**: – 36” (L), 8” (D), 45” (H), 15 segments.…
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higherwhitley
in Foundation 13 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations for engineer to help us deal with next-door demolition?
We live in an old and somewhat saggy attached frame house in the South Slope, and the next house has been acquired by a developer…
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Silvermax
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
Free Bignonia Capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty'
Nursery delivered wrong plant, doesn’t want it sent back. Very healthy if you get it now. Looks like this: http://www.gardenvines.com/shop/other-species-9/bignonia-capreolata-tangerine-beauty-31.html If you want it, contact…
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kiki
in Exterminator 14 years and 3 months ago
Getting rid of squirrels
I think I have squirrels nesting in the space between my floors in my wood-frame house. I think they are getting in through the abandoned…
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rockstar
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
Cost of heating and hot water system
I purchased a brownstone recently. Heating is oil tank based ( hot water + Heating ). Oil tank needs to be filled every week in…
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arewedoneyet
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 7 months ago
Gas Fireplace's
We have several original marble-mantled fireplaces which we rebuilt to accommodate wood or gas inserts. We also relined the chimneys. I’m looking for two kind…
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jerry45
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Filing for MCI
Just finished major renovation on multifamily house including all mechanical systems and got bldg. down to 5 family with 2 remaining RS tenants (3 market…
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1ststreetmom
in Glass 13 years and 10 months ago
replacing scratched glass in old storm windows
We have the original brownstone windows in our house and storm windows that were added a long time ago. We just want to replace the…
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yanks21
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Trouble with entry double doors- suggestions?
We have old painted wood brownstone double doors for the front entry to our brownstone, pretty standard. When it rains or gets really humid,…
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bedstuy06
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Getting Rid of Door Mouldings?
Hello Brownstoners, We’re looking for salvaged door mouldings, corner blocks (either bullseye of rosette) and floor blocks. Anyone getting rid of any? Thanks!
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brklynj
in Appliances 14 years ago
Mr. Slim ductless air conditioning
We are looking for a HVAC company to price and install Mitsubishi Mr. Slim split-ductless air conditioning in our home. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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malamu
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for a structural/architectural engineer?
Hi all…I need a qualified, reliable, and reasonably priced structural/architectural engineer for some balcony work for a 15-unit condo. Not just an architect, an engineer…I…
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eman134
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
how about roses
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbbf98c858a4-.jpg white and yellow roses started popping
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eman134
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
how about these peonies?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fba78d57d663-.jpg peonies, irises, lilacs hitting their prime…roses to follow
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jerry45
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Filing for MCI
Just finished major renovation on multifamily house including all mechanical systems and got bldg. down to 5 family with 2 remaining RS tenants (3 market…
0
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