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workisfun
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Gurgling sound
My laundry room sink has had a distant gurgling sound coming from it almost 24/7 for weeks. This is all after we had a sewage…
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katanov01
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Brownstone facade paint color code
We need to re-paint our non-landmark brownstone facade in Boerum Hill. Ideally it should be chipped and brownstone cement mix needs to be applied but…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Bathroom closet door-Wood or MDF
I’m remodeling a bathroom in my brownstone and expanding an existing linen closet. I’ve talked to two different well-established wood/door companies. One recommended wood doors…
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ouvghkukffop
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Remove kitchen/bath - recs sought
We are purchasing a home that has a small studio unit. Before we move in, we’d like to remove that unit, which primarily involves removal…
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xchx
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
HPD Registration
Has anyone filed to de-register with the HPD? My house is registered but it’s got no C/o and it doesn’t seem like it should be…
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xchx
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
HPD Registration
Has anyone filed to de-register with the HPD? My house is registered but it’s got no C/o and it doesn’t seem like it should be…
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dlamoreux1
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Licensed Plumber Recommendations in NYC
Would be grateful for a few recommendations for a licensed plumber who does good work and prices fairly for a small bathroom renovation where will…
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Fire extinguishers in gut renovation
Our contractor has said we should get fire extinguishers for each floor, for use in a gut renovation. Is it normal for the homeowner to…
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nirnur
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Energy Audit and Consulting for Brownstone
I am starting on a good bit of work on my brownstone but will not necessarily be replacing a lot o the systems or insulation.…
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nirnur
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Energy Audit and Consulting for Brownstone
I am starting on a good bit of work on my brownstone but will not necessarily be replacing a lot o the systems or insulation.…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Best primer and paint for exterior front entry doors?
Its time to repaint our exterior front doors. Anyone have any suggestions for a good exterior grade primer and paint brand/type for this project?
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lisap
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
wheelchair elevator under stoop
I need to install wheelchair access to the garden apartment of a brownstone. I could put in a ramp, but the lowered grade of the…
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nathanjoe755
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Humid Cellar
Hello! So approaching the 1 year mark of owning my little condo with cellar access. Recap: Around August 2020 I removed 90% of the drywall…
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lisap
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
wheelchair elevator under stoop
I need to install wheelchair access to the garden apartment of a brownstone. I could put in a ramp, but the lowered grade of the…
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brownstone89
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
How do you go about proving a tenant
is not providing access to go into their apartment to do fixes needed to cure an HPD violation?
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Free dehumidifier
Fridgemaster FDH5020KP ( https://www.amazon.com/Fridgemaster-Dehumidifier-Dehumidifiers-Basements-Bathroom/dp/B08738G5V8 ) arrived with a defective pump. Manufacturer promised to send me a refund and I have since purchased a different dehumidifier…
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olnqydhyugz
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Bird Spikes
Pigeons have begun to roost on the one spot on my cornice with no spikes. This is above the 2nd floor windows so it might…
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ccs1329824937
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Marvin Window Repair
I have a Marvin Ultimate Wood Double Hung window with a broken balance that needs to be repaired. Vela came to look at it but…
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