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yanks21
in Masonry 14 years and 2 months ago
Reputable company to strip paint off rear brick facade and repoint some areas?
Any suggestions? Thanks!
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mln43
in Electricians 14 years and 2 months ago
Kill Switch on Building Buzzer
I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a simple way to add a kill switch to the building entry door buzzer in my…
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deano
in Building Code 14 years and 2 months ago
Window bars as fire code violation?
Hoping to close on a 4-family in the coming month, and the bank is balking after the appraisal, saying that the fixed window bars that…
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widthom
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 2 months ago
Boiler is OFF but WARM !?
I have an old Dunkirk boiler which drives the hot-water baseboards in my house. The other day my CO alarm went off so out of…
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yanks21
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 2 months ago
For Sale: Tin ceiling panels
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5ce1b62e6f3-.jpg These were taken down from a Brooklyn townhouse and I got them with the plan to put them up during a kitchen renovation, but…
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guikazoid
in Security 14 years and 2 months ago
Home Surveillance Systems (All-weather)
I would like to inquire about home surveillance systems. What does the community recommend? I heard that Costco had some decent ones. The features I’m…
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esther
in Brownstoner 14 years and 2 months ago
NYC Fire Escapes
Quick Questions. Does anyone know if you can change the look of a fire escape to look more like a balcony than a typical NYC…
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anonymous
in Landlord 14 years and 2 months ago
Young homeowners here that have a question about renting a room out in our house.
My boyfriend and I just bought a house in Park Slope. It’s a duplex, with a finished bsmt and a nice sized backyard. It’s way…
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winginit
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years and 2 months ago
4 story high iron laundry ladder REMOVAL
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5bcba33bfbd-.jpg My Wisteria vine and Irene finally pulled down my old ladder at the back of my yard. Any ideas on who might help me…
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widthom
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 2 months ago
Boiler is OFF but WARM !?
I have an old Dunkirk boiler which drives the hot-water baseboards in my house. The other day my CO alarm went off so out of…
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leee
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 2 months ago
Reliable, insured plumber?
Hi, I’m looking for an insured plumber to clear some drains ASAP. It’s a small, straightforward job. I just got royally screwed over by econo…
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Nilso
in Lighting 14 years and 2 months ago
Gas Lamp Repair
Following this weekend, I need to repair the gas lamp outside my house (new glass panel and replacement of other metal parts). Is there a…
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greengirlina
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 2 months ago
Free Cement Board, Ballusters
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5c1707e064e-.jpg Have three sheets of Durock (one full, one almost full, one about 2/3rds), plus some smaller scraps, to give away. Also, a full string…
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moskow_on_gowanus
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years and 2 months ago
I am really mad at my neighbor who is the constant source of my flood
We had a terrible night today. Our drain system – 3 drains, in front, on the back and one internal – worked like a charm.…
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angiefish
in Landmarks 14 years and 2 months ago
Landmarked property
We are looking at a house that has been calendared for landmark. If the house becomes landmarked, do it mean that any and all work…
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esther
in Brownstoner 14 years and 2 months ago
NYC Fire Escapes
Quick Questions. Does anyone know if you can change the look of a fire escape to look more like a balcony than a typical NYC…
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N
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 2 months ago
microhood and exhaust fan
I am renovating my tiny kitchen and the contractor suggests using a microhood due to space contraints and the fact that the stove is against…
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tracyj
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 2 months ago
Windowless Kitchen - How to salvage a space with no window?
Hi there … I have been considering purchasing a co-op unit that is nice except the kitchen doesn’t have a window. I’m wondering if there…
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namahs
in Landlord 14 years and 2 months ago
How to handle neighbor tenant's
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5abe3ea966e-processed-httpwwwhoelsindianshopcomhtmljeepsoundghost_man_pulling_hair_outgif.gif We live in a semi detached house with a private driveway on the side. Our driveway is adjacent to our neighbor’s driveway. The past…
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