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jobu
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 2 months ago
Facade question -- Jahn mortar versus traditional stucco?
Does anyone have experience deciding between Jahn mortar and traditional stucco? We are replacing 80+% of the stucco on our brownstone co-op’s facade, some 50+…
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bkrules
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 2 months ago
Radiator Available
Handsome cast iron radiator, with decorations on the fins and shell details on the corners. Has been used with a hot water system. Needs a…
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Cornelia
in Pest Control 14 years and 2 months ago
Roosting Pigeons
I think pigeons may be roosting in a gap below our cornice. Any suggestions for who to call to get the pigeons out and seal…
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r185
in Lighting 14 years and 2 months ago
2 Pan Lights available
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e6565142f3f7-.jpg I have two available. See both images on the link to my Amazon listing (there’s only one shown here). (I’ll obviously waive shipping if…
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bharpaz
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 2 months ago
Fire extinguisher inspection for boiler room
We were cited by FDNY because our fire extinguisher in boiler room is not inspected or tagged. Buro of Fire Prevention lists dozens of private…
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rcltrh
in Radiators 14 years and 2 months ago
Anyone recommend a good boiler/radiator person?
Thinking about winter coming on before too much longer and want to have someone check out the gas-fired boiler/radiator system in the house to do…
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bharpaz
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 2 months ago
Fire extinguisher inspection for boiler room
We were cited by FDNY because our fire extinguisher in boiler room is not inspected or tagged. Buro of Fire Prevention lists dozens of private…
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arad
in Mortgage 14 years and 2 months ago
SRO FINANCING
I am looking to purchase a brownstone in West Harlem that will be delivered vacant upon closing (only one tenant in there now). Does anyone…
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bpeikes
in Exteriors 14 years and 2 months ago
Wood window leak repair or replace
I had some leaks during the hurricane which I believe are from some bad windows that were made custom years ago. Builder of windows is…
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liz2
in Insurance 14 years and 2 months ago
Public adjuster for insurance claim
Hi, Has anyone every used a public insurance adjuster for a claim? We had a flood a few weeks ago and have a ton of…
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wetbasementgal
in Other 14 years and 2 months ago
Lots'o'water in basement
Hi all! Have tried searching the achieves but having trouble getting the comments to load so I thought I would ask a much asked question…
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xistent
in Flooring 14 years and 2 months ago
Vinyl Floor (Wood Look) Recommendation
We are renovating our basement in our brownstone and we want to install a vinyl floor that looks like wood rather than risk using wood…
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TracyT
in Roofers 14 years and 2 months ago
"Cool roof" coating?
Has anyone coated their roof with this new “cool roof” stuff made by APOC? It’s the stuff the Bloomberg administration is painting on city buildings…
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diablorojo
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 2 months ago
european toilet
I need to install an european toilet in my bathroom, the wall mounted kind. I need an experience plumber who has full knowledge on this…
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brooklynmom69
in Schools 14 years and 2 months ago
which school is better p.s. 9 or p.s. 11?
i’m a single mom having livingn in prospect heights and am having trouble deciding which school to send my son to. p.s. 9 is closer…
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ouisie
in Quality of Life 14 years and 2 months ago
Do you oppose a sports bar on 6th Ave and 7th St (formerly Kohzee Cafe)?
The owner of the building at 396 6th Avenue (corner of 7th St) is applying for a full liquor license at his sports bar Lucky…
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ouisie
in Quality of Life 14 years and 2 months ago
Do you oppose a sports bar on 6th Ave and 7th St (formerly Kohzee Cafe)?
The owner of the building at 396 6th Avenue (corner of 7th St) is applying for a full liquor license at his sports bar Lucky…
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brooklynbemused
in Other 14 years and 2 months ago
Anyone need firewood?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e638bece8ff2-.jpg I have a whole heap of wood in my neighbor’s yard from my fallen tree. Any takers? I don’t know what kind of tree…
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