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bartonlewis1
in General Discussion 2 days ago
RPAPL 881 proceeding - back yard access by neighboring developer
Hello, a developer who bought the house next door to me wants access to my back yard to erect scaffolding or otherwise have access to…
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fmb78
in General Discussion 2 weeks ago
Large brownstone door glass pane disposal / rehousing
Hello. We just had the glass in our brownstone entry doors replaced. I’m unsure of how to dispose of the old panes. (I do not…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Old House Construction Mystery
We have a 3 story plus basement townhouse – no cellar. We’re having to repair some plumbing in the basement and so have dug down…
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santos
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
If you need to repair your door send me a message to plinio santo 25@gmail.com
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helenmelamed
in Plumbing 2 weeks ago
Need new boiler
Hi, The Mclain boiler we inherited finally went kaput on us. I need to find a reputable and reliable plumber to replace it…any recommendations? thanks…
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deanbh
in Plumbing 12 years and 1 month ago
Water usage per apartment?
Hi, Hoping to get some collective advice from the brownstoner hive – We live in a small brownstone building in Brooklyn heights, looking at our…
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samtsegaye
in Garden 1 weeks ago
Installing porcelain pavers in backyard
We have an average sized townhouse backyard. We don’t have a green thumb and are away often so we are going to fully hardscape the…
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BobMarvin
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
Roof Inspection —Recommendation and Endorsement
Steve Cymbalski (Brownstone Home Inspection LLC) inspected my roof recently and I just received his written report. As you might expect from Steve’s many helpful…
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samtsegaye
in Garden 3 weeks ago
Backyard fence for townhouse
Hello – Has anyone used Trex composite fencing for their backyard fencing? If yes, would love to hear some thoughts on it as it is…
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ken.ruck
in Decks and Porches 2 weeks ago
Hot tub on roof
Looking for recommendations on firms able to place a hot tub on the roof of a 10 year old cinder block structured building. Need a…
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sphil305
in Home Buying 2 weeks ago
Cheapest Home Insurance Broker – Where Can I Find One?
Looking to buy home insurance and I don’t care about extras, bells, or whistles. I only want the absolute cheapest policy that still counts as…
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kitchenreno
in Renovation 2 weeks ago
Kitchen Relocation?
My partner and I have an offer out on an Edwardian left right in Park Slope with a poor layout. The apartment is beautiful, but…
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sphil305
in Bath & Kitchen 4 weeks ago
Best Places to Find One-Wall Kitchen Cabinets in Brooklyn
Looking to outfit a one-wall kitchen in Brooklyn for a studio apt. I need good-quality cabinets that are functional, stylish, and fit a compact layout.…
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samtsegaye
in Garden 4 weeks ago
Backyard construction and design
i live in middle village and there are companies here that work locally in this area, middle village, maspeth, ridgewood. more working class areas. i…
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khfoster
in Renovation 2 weeks ago
Videoagrapher for Brownstone Construction
Hello Brownstoner Community, I am undertaking a full gut renovation and rear extension of a landmarked brownstone in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, and I’m looking for…
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ladybug
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
can anyone recommend a post-construction cleaner?
Hello, our apartment had some drywall work done and it’s very dusty so I’m looking to hire a post-construction cleaner. Can anyone recommend someone or…
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sphil305
in Renovation 1 month ago
Brooklyn cost to replace existing window (not landmark)
What is the ballpark cost per window to replace an existing one in Brooklyn? Do contractors charge just for labor if I order the window…
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deancollins
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Intercom repair guy/installer recommendation
Just wanted to give a shoutout/recommendation for Yaroslav at Melsteph Inc ( Melsteph.inc@gmail.com – 347-634-1761) We are over here at Henry St Brooklyn Heights and…
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