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fluxus
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 3 months ago
Real Estate Broker/Agent Recommendation: Nadine Adamson & Karesse Grenier (BHS)
Dear Future Neighbor, We recently purchased a brownstone in Brooklyn, NY, and we’re writing to commend Nadine Adamson and Karesse Grenier as two of the…
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Contractor dispute
Sorry this is a bit long winded but I wanted to get a wider opinion [from other contractors as much as anyone on this issue]…
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tgiardina
in Roofers 14 years and 3 months ago
I need someone to replace a couple broken Spanish Tiles (I have extras)! Any recommendations?
Im just looking for someone to come to our Bay Ridge house and replace some tiles. I am hoping ot find someone with experience with…
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rocketship
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 3 months ago
Cleaning a house trap
Our house trap seems to clog on a weekly basis (construction debris, rust, gravel, etc). I’ve been cleaning it out with a shop vac, but…
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Kateruba
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 3 months ago
No letter of objection on a house without C of O = dealbreaker?
Hello everyone! Please help me decide if no letter of no objection on a house without C of O is a dealbreaker! I’ve been trying…
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guikazoid
in Heating 14 years and 3 months ago
Water temperature on a boiler (gas)
What should the water temperature be set for a water heating system?
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streaker
in Zoning 14 years and 3 months ago
Neighbor problems : what rules govern separation walls between residential homes in Brooklyn?
My neighbor built a six foot concrete wall on the dividing line between my mothers house and his two years ago. He did not consult…
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RBCG
in Insulation 14 years and 3 months ago
Insulation for cockloft?
I’m looking for someone to put insulation in the cockloft of my townhouse (i.e. between the ceiling of the top floor and the roof. On…
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carollann
in Property Management 14 years and 3 months ago
Can anyone recommend a building management website for a small condo?
My new condo building (16 units) is looking to set up a website to share docs, have a forum, manage tasks, and post buidling-related matters/news.…
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sbmldc
in About Brooklyn 14 years and 3 months ago
can someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity to shops, etc.
someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity…
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sbmldc
in About Brooklyn 14 years and 3 months ago
can someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity to shops, etc.
someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity…
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cjts
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
ISO Expeditor
Looking for an expeditor that can come in on a job that is filed help us overcome a lot of rabid objections and close out…
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bergenstreetgirl
in Pest Control 14 years and 3 months ago
Rat-proofing a brownstone
Our building has a persistent problem with rats. They generally seem to enter the building around the basement windows, which — not coincidentally — are…
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kyr
in Appliances 14 years and 3 months ago
Electric Dryer Exhaust system
hi, I am looking for New York state residential code exhaust duct requirements (for electric clothes dryer). Something similar to International Residential Code section M1502.8(this…
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stickerhappy
in Doors 14 years and 3 months ago
Quality front door closer
Our vestibule door slams like crazy when the front door is also open- I guess it creates a vacuum which makes it slam closed. I…
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PSGal
in Cellar 14 years and 3 months ago
Best Temporary Solution for a Foundation Wall Crack
Hello always-helpful Brownstoners. Question: It may take us a bit of time for us to get to a permament solution for a recently found, small…
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well_pHed
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 14 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for Paint Stripping, Shutter Restoration and/or Lead Abatement
If you are looking into stripping and/or restoring your historic woodwork, you should seriously consider hiring Gerald LaStarza, of Brooklyn Modern. (info@brooklynartisan.com; brooklynmodern.com) After our kid…
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psp215
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Structural steel framing vs wood?
Hi — We are trying to renovate a four-story townhouse in a cost-sensitve but sound way. A professional from outside area is wondering why plans…
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jstern14
in Doors 14 years and 3 months ago
Secondary entrance door to apartment doesn't open 180 degrees, is that an issue (with DOB/fire code)?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ee03f2d1f9b2-.jpg My wife and I are looking at a co-op apartment that is a combination of what used to be two apartments; the units have…
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any
in Co-Op Related 14 years and 3 months ago
What level of detail should be shown on plans submitted to coop board for renovation approval?
I am a design architect (not yet licensed) assembling plans for a friend’s coop renovation for board approval. I typically work on large-scale buildings and…
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