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kellyj
in Heating 13 years and 5 months ago
Forced Air Oil Heating
What are my options with this current system? What is the most economical and practical way to upgrade a 4 story, 3-family brownstone and switch…
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prepuofa
in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago
How do you convert a rooftop hatch and submarine style ladder to a true rooftop stairwell and roof access?
My condo building in Bushwick, Brooklyn has roof top access via a rooftop hatch and a submarine style ladder that runs 12-18 feet from a…
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concernedcitizen
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 6 months ago
Pocket door stop
Anyone know where I can find a double pocket door stop?
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jmax
in Decorative 13 years and 6 months ago
Drapes
I’m looking for someone to make and hang custom drapes in our apartment in Boerum Hill. I’d be grateful for any (reasonably affordable) recommendations. Thanks.
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MAC
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 6 months ago
Shelter? or Hotel?
Does anyone know what is going with the new building on Clifton and Bedford Avenues? I saw them moving in some mattresses earlier today?
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evie
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 6 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 13 years and 6 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 13 years and 6 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 13 years and 6 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 13 years and 6 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 13 years and 6 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 13 years and 6 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 13 years and 6 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 13 years and 6 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 13 years and 6 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 14 years and 6 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 13 years and 6 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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