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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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Updated 22 hrs ago

helenmelamed

in Plumbing 1 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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Updated 22 hrs ago

santos

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

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Updated 2 days ago

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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Updated 2 days ago

fmb78

in General Discussion 1 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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Updated 5 days ago

samtsegaye

in Garden 6 days 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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Updated 6 days ago

BobMarvin

in General Discussion 6 days 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 2 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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Updated 6 days ago

ken.ruck

in Decks and Porches 1 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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Updated 1 week ago

sphil305

in Home Buying 1 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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Updated 1 weeks ago

kitchenreno

in Renovation 1 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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Updated 1 weeks ago

sphil305

in Bath & Kitchen 3 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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Updated 2 weeks ago

samtsegaye

in Garden 3 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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Updated 2 weeks ago

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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Updated 2 weeks ago

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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Updated 2 weeks ago

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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Updated 2 weeks ago

@elizabeth12

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 3 weeks ago

Gas Piping System Periodic Inspection Certification

Hi! Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced licensed plumber who can do an inspection certification for the DOB? Thank you, Elizabeth

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Updated 3 weeks ago

kwar

in General Discussion 3 weeks ago

water and sewer service line protection question

I’m wondering whether people have had good or bad experiences with American Water Resources water/sewer service line protection program? All of the posts I can…

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Updated 3 weeks ago

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New GC or Home improvement contractor needed

I’m going through hell trying to find a contractor to take over my project I need help can anyone recommend someone to me please

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Updated 3 weeks ago

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