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Build it Green! NYC Gowanus

bignyc — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:40:56 +0000

Founded in 2004, Build It Green NYC claims to be the only NYC non-profit retail outlet that stocks salvaged and surplus building materials, in an effort to keep these items out of landfills. They offer large household appliances, lighting, flooring, windows, cabinets, and much more, at half the original sale price. All proceeds benefit the the Community Environmental Center’s environmental education programs. In the fall of 2011, the organization opened an additional location in Gowanus, Brooklyn. BIG!NYC’s original reuse center is also open seven days a week in Astoria (3-17 26th Ave., Queens NY 11102). Shop 40-80% off used materials, donate your old kitchen cabinets (& other items), or learn about how we can help remove your unwanted items during your home renovation with our free deconstruction services.

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Snag a Piece of NYC History at the Landmark Preservation Commission’s Architectural Salvage Auction

Lori Zimmer — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:50:51 +0000

The Landmark Preservation Commission protects our city’s historic buildings, but sometimes, architectural elements must be removed, due to renovations or a building becoming condemned. Since 1980, the LPC has been collecting architectural salvage, stock piling it in their Williamsburg. The warehouse now needs to be cleared out so the building can be turned into affordable housing, meaning that next week, New Yorkers will gain access to the LPC’s extensive collection of architectural salvage in their warehouse clearing auction.

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Morningside Reclaimed Woods

gcameron89777 — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:23:48 +0000

Morningside Reclaimed Woods is a supplier of reclaimed, recycled and salvaged wood throughout the East Coast, including New York and Philadelphia. We supply beautiful high quality old growth lumber, weathered reclaimed barn wood, wide plank flooring, paneling and other “upcycled” wood products.

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Restoration Timber

Brit Liggett — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:46:21 +0000

Restoration Timber is not your average salvage warehouse. They are a high end dealer of reclaimed wood that sells pieces that have “aged for a century or more.” They provide services for large construction projects, their wood is, “first or second growth timber, now unavailable for environmental reasons, our wood provides a strength, stability, integrity and beauty unavailable in fast-grown new wood.”

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Brooklyn Insulation & Soundproofing

Adam Schwartz — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:37:35 +0000

Brooklyn Insulation & Soundproofing are some of New York’s only green insulation & soundproofing specialists serving residential/commercial retrofits and new construction. Green insulation provides an opportunity for homeowners and builders to add more value to their home/building by focusing on both product performance and positive environmental impact. Service area includes all five boroughs.

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Home Depot

Lori Zimmer — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:49:05 +0000

With dozens of locations in all five boroughs, Home Depot offers everything you need to renovate or redesign your home. The store’s Eco Options carries energy efficient bulbs, sustainable lumber, eco-friendly paint, water conservation products, Energy Star purifiers and more. Visit Home Depot’s website to find the store nearest you.

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New York Replacement Parts

Lori Zimmer — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:42:40 +0000

There are still charming Pre-War apartments left in New York, which often means Pre-War heating and plumbing….Never fear, New York Replacement Parts will save you. They carry every aspect of the plumbing and heating industry, including obsolete parts dating back from the 1890s.

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Demolition Depot

Lori Zimmer — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:05:30 +0000

Demolition Depot is a giant outlet of vintage plumbing fixtures, doors, windows, shutters, railings, gates, grills, mantels, stone and terracotta pieces, religious objects and more. Unlike many salvage warehouses, Demolition Depot is neatly organized, with items categorized by type, so you’ll be sure to find what you’re looking for. They also offer services to assist in your own building or demolishing projects.

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A Beautiful Bar

Lori Zimmer — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:59:20 +0000

A Beautiful Bar specializes in antique, restored, and salvaged bars from the late 18th to mid 20th Century. Bars are available for purchase as well as rental. They also have other urban artifacts such as doors, windows, millwork and ornamental metalwork, stoves, and fireplace mantels.

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Elizabeth Street Gallery

Lori Zimmer — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:51:57 +0000

Elizabeth Street Gallery, and its adjacent yard, is a Garden of Eden of architectural salvage and antiques. A walk through the store and garden is magical and inspiring, but can make you long for a a huge backyard outside of the city. They specialize in decorative architectural salvage from historic buildings around the city, with pieces including fire places and andirons, structural columns, mirrors, stained glass, sculpture and more. Its worth a spin through even if you aren’t redesigning your home.

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Ice Stone

Lori Zimmer — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:23:22 +0000

Ice Stone’s LEED certified countertop surfaces are made from 100 percent recycled glass and concrete. They aim to create a product that compares to quarried stone, while reducing glass waste in our landfills. The result is a high quality countertop which comes in every color you can imagine. Ice Stone’s Factory, in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is open to the public, but by appointment only. Their products are also available at retailers throughout New York (listed on their website).

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LV Wood Floors

Lori Zimmer — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:55:57 +0000

LV specializes in rich custom wood flooring, and their beautiful showroom is just off Fifth Avenue in the Flatiron District. They source much of their reclaimed woods from the United States and Italy, salvaged from barns, factories, homes and even an ancient Buddhist temple in Thailand, providing a historical anecdote with your home redesign. Owner James Caroll is always on hand to answer questions, or to make you an espresso from their famed Faema E61 Legend espresso bar.

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Build It Green! NYC

blakeenglish — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:59:32 +0000

Founded in 2004, Build It Green NYC claims to be the only NYC non-profit retail outlet that stocks salvaged and surplus building materials, in an effort to keep these items out of landfills. They offer large household appliances, lighting, flooring, windows, cabinets, and much more, at half the original sale price. All proceeds benefit the the Community Environmental Center’s environmental education programs. In 2011, BIG!NYC opened it’s second reuse center in NYC in Gowanus (69 9th Street, Brooklyn NY 11215). Shop 40-80% off used materials, donate your old kitchen cabinets (& other items!), or learn about how we can help remove your unwanted items during your home renovation with our free deconstruction services.

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Olde Good Things

Brit Liggett — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:26:48 +0000

Olde Good Things is part antique store part salvage. They have everything from vases and doorknobs to bathtubs and door frames. With locations all across the country they are versed in acquiring beautiful pieces. They also have a new wood division that can supply you with beautiful siding and old wood floor planks. Their prices might be a little higher than other salvage places, but you’re sure to find something wonderful. This Chelsea location has a treasure-hunt-basement filled to the brim with possible wonders for your home.

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Olde Good Things

Brit Liggett — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:25:31 +0000

Olde Good Things is part antique store, part salvage. They have everything from vases and doorknobs to bathtubs and door frames. They also have a new wood division that can supply you with beautiful siding and old wood floor planks. With locations all across the country, they are versed in acquiring beautiful pieces. Their prices might be a little higher than other salvage places, but you’re sure to find something wonderful.

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Eco Supply

Diane Pham — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:50:05 +0000

Eco Supply distributes a variety of green and cutting-edge materials for commercial and residential interiors. The company’s East Coast reach is the result of a merger between Richmond, Va.-based Eco Supply Center and Brooklyn-based Bettencourt Green Building Supplies. Thanks to the company’s roots as makers of high-end furniture and millwork, they can offer expert guidance on choosing the right materials for your project.

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Green Depot

Diane Pham — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:50:05 +0000

Green Depot has everything for your green needs, from no-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints to bio-degradable cleaning solutions and recycled glassware. All of Green Depot’s cleaners are plant-derived and biodegradable, and all of their building materials, from wood to caulk to plumbing, are environmentally friendly.

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