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needmtg
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Who Does Concrete Demo
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fba93f9bb4e3-.jpg I’d like to demolish the concrete porch (using the word lightly) shown behind the spiral, it’s about 16×6 and has plenty of rebar. Any…
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callalily
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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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