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runt876

in Roofers 9 years and 9 months ago

Searching for Antique Garden-Level Entry Door with Details

Hi there – I need to replace my entry door (it currently has plywood covering the glass portion that was broken) but I want an…

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parkslopemom

in Roofers 9 years and 9 months ago

Repair/replace glass in storm window

Any recommendations on glass repair that will come to your house and either pick up or replace on site in Brownstone Brooklyn?

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rhjmem

in Roofers 9 years and 9 months ago

Coverting basement into cellar

I have a two family house with three floors. The CO lists the 1st and 2nd floor as “dwelling” use and the lower/”Cellar” floor as…

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mattie180

in Roofers 9 years and 9 months ago

Base stair configuration and specs for new staircase with existing newel post?

After spending some time scouring google, I figured I’d check in on the forums to see if anyone could help. Due to deterioration we had…

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cobblehillbilly

in Roofers 9 years and 9 months ago

Costa Mechior contact info?

Does anyone have a contact # or email for the facade guy Costa Mechior (sp?)

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backeast

in Roofers 9 years and 9 months ago

Plumber to make minor change to outdoor gas line (for grill)

I have a gas line on the outside of the back wall of my building, that can be hooked up to a gas grill. Can…

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CGman

in Roofers 9 years and 9 months ago

Rebuilding fireplace firebox

We need to have the firebox in our fireplace rebuilt, bricks are cracked and loose. Anyone have this done and can give us a ballpark…

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mozeeatupu

in Roofers 9 years and 9 months ago

FYI Heat season has begun!

Between October 1st and May 31st, a period designated as “Heat Season,” property owners are also required to provide tenants with heat under the following…

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bklynazucar

in Roofers 9 years and 9 months ago

Search for Bluestone sellers in Brooklyn

I am sure they exist but just wanted to get recommendations from those who have done the search already. We are repaving the front of…

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ajrendon

in Roofers 9 years and 9 months ago

Alternatives to recessed lighting

Hi all. We are about to start a renovation of a row house. I am not a huge fan of recessed lighting and we chose…

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Augustiner

in Roofers 9 years and 9 months ago

7/11 citi ATM fraud

I know this is a long shot … But maybe someone has had a similar experience. I withdrew money from a Citibank branded machine last…

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SoSlope

in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago

Recomendations for new brownstone stoop

Looking for recommendations to build a new brownstone stoop. This would be a brand new stoop (not repair). Please only reply with actual recommendations of…

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deanbh

in Roofers 9 years and 10 months ago

Speedbump on suburban road !!

I’ve just found out that the NYC DOT intend to put a speedbump on a suburban road that gets a fair amount of traffic right…

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epfloors87

in Roofers 9 years and 10 months ago

Epoxy Flooring

Hello friends, I am new to this forum. Can anyone suggest me ways to maintain epoxy coating or should I refinish them every year for…

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jvakser

in Roofers 9 years and 10 months ago

Solid Maple Armoire for Sale - Conceal Your Computer Desk

Hi Brownstoners, We’re selling our solid maple computer armoire/desk, crafted by Room and Board. It offers a comfortable pull-down desk, 3 frost glass cabinets, 3…

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jjbel

in Roofers 9 years and 10 months ago

Roof Drainage ?

Brownstoners, I came home from vacation to find the attached gutter system put in my backyard by my developer. Previously, the water from the roof…

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rdc

in Roofers 9 years and 10 months ago

Unico + Heating

Hi, I have had a contractor recommend to have unico and Navien 150 On Demand Boiler & Hot Water system installed to service my 3…

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joshualane

in Roofers 9 years and 10 months ago

Can I buy a brownstone for 450k in harlem?

The guy who lives next door says I’d be bored in Jersey since I like going out He says to buy in Harlem and rent…

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dindy

in Roofers 9 years and 10 months ago

Purchasing land from neighbor

I would like to purchase a strip of land about 20 feet wide at the back of my neighbor’s property. He would agree to sell…

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ProHeights66

in Roofers 9 years and 10 months ago

Decorative wood appliques (oak) for front door restoration

I am looking at Van Dykes, which doesn’t quite have what I am looking for. Do fellow Brownstoners have other internet or local sources for…

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