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allisoncon

in General Discussion 1 month ago

Repainting/Reglazing Historic Windows

Hi there, I have four exterior front windows (three are bay windows with curved glass) that need reglazing and exterior painting. Any recommendations for contractors?

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Updated 9 hrs ago

prasoonchikara

in Bath & Kitchen 1 year and 4 months ago

Seeking Advice on Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations

Hi everyone, I’m planning to renovate both my bathroom and kitchen and would love some advice from those who’ve been through the process. For the…

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Updated 1 day ago

dfreed1

in General Discussion 3 days ago

Intercom

After forty years my homeowner insurance company Brownstone Agency says I must add an intercom unit to the current bell/buzzer system controlling an electric lock…

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Updated 2 days ago

jonoshima

in General Discussion 1 weeks ago

Water Line/Main Contractor Question

I need to replace the lead water line coming into our house. After reviewing these forums I contacted three companies. One of them, Figliolia, is…

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Updated 6 days ago

owest

in General Discussion 8 months ago

Basement Waterproofing

Any recommendations for masons/water-proofing contractors that repoint basement stone walls where mortar has failed?

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Updated 1 weeks ago

Brownstone Home Inspection

in General Discussion 1 weeks ago

Lead Water Service Lines into Old NYC Buildings

So all of you in Brownstone Brooklyn know, as i do home inspections in these old buildings, i am finding a ratio of one lead…

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Updated 1 weeks ago

Brownstone Home Inspection

in General Discussion 1 weeks ago

Drywall Person Needed.

hello, i have a customer who needs a dry wall person to replace the ceiling in one room in a leak damaged house in what…

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sphil305

in General Discussion 4 weeks ago

Looking for advice on a shared driveway issue in Brooklyn.

I own a property with a driveway that runs along the side of the house to my garage in the back. The neighbor keeps parking…

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Updated 1 weeks ago

BobMarvin

in General Discussion 1 weeks ago

“No Soliciting” Signs

Has anyone had success with these? I found one with a FRIENDLY message: “ No Soliciting Family, Friends, Neighbors &!Deliveries Welcome”. Let’s see if it…

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rocketship

in Locksmith and Security 14 years and 8 months ago

Locksmith

Can anyone recommend a good locksmith in the South Slope/Sunset Park area?  We need to get the cylinders on a couple of locks changed.

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Updated 1 weeks ago

rachelchancey

in General Discussion 3 weeks ago

locksmith

Can anyone recommend a locksmith experienced with multipoint locks? Specifically Trilennium Multi-Point Locking System by Endura Products?

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Updated 1 weeks ago

CGman

in Plumbing 4 months ago

Mike at Aladdin Plumbing - highly recommended

I needed a new water heater and was having issues with sourcing a like-for-like replacement. Had one plumber scope the job and ghost me. Mike…

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Updated 2 weeks ago

firsthome

in General Discussion 2 weeks ago

Crumbling hole in facade, how can I determine the source of the damage

Following the winter, I found significant deterioration at the base of the facade along the party wall. There is a void approximately 7″ deep, exposing…

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Updated 2 weeks ago

zlt99

in Decks and Porches 2 weeks ago

Someone to cut 2cm thick Porcelain Pavers

We are installing a pedestal system using 24″ x 24″ 2cm thick porcelain pavers on a deck. Some of the pavers will need to be…

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Updated 2 weeks ago

katiekeating

in General Discussion 3 weeks ago

FREE WOODEN VICTORIAN BEDS

Hi Brownstoners! I’ve got two free Victorian beds to give away. We used them with twin mattresses, but they’re a little wide so likely 3/4…

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Updated 2 weeks ago

bliz

in Heating and Cooling 2 weeks ago

Mini split freon leak

Hi all, we have a leak in the freon line of our mini split. Can anyone recommend someone to check and fix the leak? I’m…

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Updated 2 weeks ago

gates_ave

in Plumbing 3 weeks ago

Crack on vertical waste/stack line - who to call?

I’m seeking recomendations on a Plumber that will replace the stack line in my 2 family home. We opened a small portion of the wall…

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Updated 2 weeks ago

gates_ave

in Plumbing 3 weeks ago

Cast Iron Waste Line vs PVC - What is the code?

I’m getting different quotes to replace the old vertical line. One calls for PVC, another to replace with cast iron. In NYC code, for a…

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Updated 2 weeks ago

dfreed1

in General Discussion 3 weeks ago

Bell/Buzzer Intercom

Seeking contractor to provide and install a bell and buzzer intercom system for the the front door of my brownstone house.

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LisaFG

in Renovation 4 weeks ago

Searching for an Iron Newel Post Finial for my Stoop

One of the 2 newel post finials on my stoop has been missing for 20 years. The remaining finial is very large and decorative and…

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Updated 3 weeks ago

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