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runt876

in Roofers 9 years and 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 4 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 11 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 11 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 10 years 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 10 years 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 10 years 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 10 years 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 10 years 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 10 years 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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