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callalily
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 3 months ago
Seeking plumber to replace main sewer and vent stack
Hi all — We are looking for a licensed plumber to replace the mostly vertical main waste line and vent that runs from the cellar…
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greencat
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 3 months ago
Cheap, but nice looking kitchen suggestions?
Hello- I am looking for an alternative to the cheap compressed wood bases, cabinets that we usually pick up from the Chinese-run places around Myrtle…
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starfish11040
in Property Management 13 years and 3 months ago
Problem with neighbor. How should I handle it?
I own a brownstone on a block in Park Slope which slopes down from the Park. When it rains hard, water flows down from one…
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anonymous
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 3 months ago
Fireplace questions
We are considering having some of our fireplaces repaired so that they will work. A couple of questions: Does anyone have experience with renting out…
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robjoubert
in Utilities 13 years and 3 months ago
Brooklyn Utilities needed for a new residence
Hi everyone, Thanks for all the help on my previous question (which areas in Brooklyn….) – but now I have more questions!!!! We have…
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kxz196
in Planning-Feasibility, Land Use, Zoning 13 years and 4 months ago
HPD and DHCR
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fa52b3ee5da7-.jpg I have been investing in Brooklyn real estate for years. A lot of fix and flips. There is always new situations that offer much…
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Augustiner
in Sewer 13 years and 3 months ago
DEP out of control
my water/sewer bill of $ 180 per month seemed very high to me (for 0 water consumption). After inquiring in person at the DEP, they…
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lockey2k
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Building Inspector/Engineer Recommendations
Please let me know if you have any recommendations for an affordable building inspector/engineer for a brownstone/building located in Harlem. Looking to inspect a building…
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lockey2k
in Inspection 13 years and 3 months ago
What you did or wish you did before purchasing a brownstone?
Thanks in advance for all your help. Long time reader, first time poster. I am in the process of considering to purchase a brownstone/building either…
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thwackamole
in Mortgage 13 years and 3 months ago
So Long -- Off To Harlem!
I’ve followed Brownstoner for 6 years, and almost bought a house across the street from him. I’ve enjoyed my three decades in Brooklyn, but at…
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katesuth
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Construction Generator Noise - How much is too much?
There is construction of a private home going on in a formerly vacant lot two doors away from our building. The construction has been going…
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starfish11040
in Sewer 13 years and 3 months ago
Backyard is flooding. Need recommendation for drain installer.
Water is pouring into the garden level back apartment. Need the right person come over and to advise on a solution and give me a…
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eman134
in Garden 13 years and 3 months ago
how about these peonies?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fba78d57d663-.jpg peonies, irises, lilacs hitting their prime…roses to follow
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kissiffer4
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Getting new layer put on roof - would like to add a roof/modular deck...advice needed
Hi, We have a small roof leak and it has forced our hand to get a new layer put on the roof. The roof was…
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areved
in Architecture 13 years and 3 months ago
Landmark Committee
We are looking to buy an apartment in a Landmarked neighborhood. The apartment comes with undeveloped air rights in a brownstone building. Currently, the existing…
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poise
in Pest Control 13 years and 3 months ago
Termite chemicals
For termite control around a brownstone foundation two exterminators have recommended two different chemicals — cypermethrin vs. Phantom (chlorfenapyr). Can anyone speak to the merits…
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poise
in Pest Control 13 years and 3 months ago
Termite chemicals
For termite control around a brownstone foundation two exterminators have recommended two different chemicals — cypermethrin vs. Phantom (chlorfenapyr). Can anyone speak to the merits…
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areved
in Architecture 13 years and 3 months ago
Landmark Committee
We are looking to buy an apartment in a Landmarked neighborhood. The apartment comes with undeveloped air rights in a brownstone building. Currently, the existing…
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mystiky
in Construction 13 years and 3 months ago
Can someone tell me about "concrete flushing" for my future terrace?
I live in Midwood, Brooklyn, and a number of years ago when we redid our house, we prepared the house for a future terrace in…
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anton
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
Selling Almost New Blanco Stainless Steel Sink
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb98bb70d29e-.jpg We are selling an almost new undermount Blanco Precision 30″ x 17″ x 10″ deep stainless steel sink. Undermount clips included, drain is not…
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