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michellefk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Expert Needed for Spalling Brick
We recently removed paint from our brick brownstone and are now having spalling and efflorescence on the front. I’d like to consult with a expert…
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brokedown
in Foundation 13 years and 10 months ago
post-sewage lessons, & a question about basements/mortar
The city sewer main broke in front of my house last Friday, spilling a truly terrifying amount of sewage into my basement and up into…
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jeff123
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 10 months ago
"Intro to Green" workshop for co-ops and condos
How can smart coops and condos turn pressure to “go green” into an opportunity to reduce costs and comply with new codes? This two-hour workshop,…
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hillel
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 10 months ago
Fireplace job - looking for competent fireplace who know about gas inserts and brownstone chimneys
We bought a house from a family member in 2007 and have been using a gas fireplace (model mendota D 40 insert) as our main…
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simplesimon
in Radiators 13 years and 10 months ago
Plumber tells me it's much better to use cast iron basboard rather than aluminum, due to other parts of the house are cast iron, is this true?
I understand the difference between the heating between cast iron and aluminum (cast iron slower to heat up and cool down and the opposite with…
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petrinij
in Roofers 13 years and 11 months ago
ballpark cost of new roof?
Hi All With yesterday’s rain, it became clear that our roof is likely going to need some work. In the worst case scenario, let’s say…
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elmo
in Cellar 13 years and 10 months ago
Help with Mold Removal
In the continuing saga of our basement water issues, we are starting to see mold on some of the walls and want to get it…
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stella2009
in For Sale 13 years and 10 months ago
For sale: Bertazzoni hood and high end carpet
Bertazzoni hood (24′) – new in box, retails for 899+tax+delivery at ajmadison. 500$ A very special high end carpet (100% wool, special order at designer…
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melonhex
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Crown Heights
Hey guys, so I am seriously considering moving to 801 Bergen which is *technically* in Crown Heights, and I was wondering if you guys could…
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anonymous
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
City Point Tower
Can anyone tell me more information about the City Point Tower? Is the tower still supposedly going to be one of the tallest in Brooklyn?
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jjw
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Breaking Up With Your Architect
Breaking Up With The Architect: As in any relationship, there are good ways and bad ways to tell your architect it is not working out.…
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burns
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone renovation
We are contemplating a Brownstone renovation project. General facade work (cleaning and repairs) and specific repairs dealing with water seeping into walls. I see a…
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namahs
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Exterior Window rust and gap problem
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e8283162d824-.jpg I just noticed this from the exterior window frame. I was advised that I should fill the gap up (1/3 inch) and then paint…
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bobo
in Masonry 13 years and 10 months ago
Where can I get reclaimed Granite Pavers in Brooklyn?
I want to surround a new tree plot. Any ideas? They’re used evereywhere in the city, but I can’t find ’em for sale anywhere. You…
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Trompiloco
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Heating question for plumbers
We have a relatively old steam boiler from 1984 in a 4-floor 12 unit CoOp. Until 1 year ago we were somehow using a 1970s…
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burns
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone renovation
We are contemplating a Brownstone renovation project. General facade work (cleaning and repairs) and specific repairs dealing with water seeping into walls. I see a…
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a4gash
in Appraisals 13 years and 10 months ago
Anyone secured a HELOC ?
Has anybody with a brownstone succeeded in securing a Home Equity Line of Credit without removing the security bars from their home? If so, which…
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Augustiner
in Cellar 13 years and 10 months ago
make the cellar usable, your experiences
French drain, lowering floors, rearranging pipes, bringing light into the cellar … what have you done to make your cellar dry and and part of…
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jarnow4
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
My friends who use gas pay far less for heating than I do. Can anyone provide a comparison of the current cost of heating using oil vs gas? And some sense of the trends over the last ten years?
Current cost of gas vs oil for heating
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