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Wood burning stove inside historic fireplace?
Has anyone around here done this? Our fireplace is wonderful but needs work to bring it back to safe, functioning condition — notably a rebuild…
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carly.wray
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Matching brownstone doorknob needed
Hello, The brownstone I live in has been missing a doorknob for several years. Can any of you help me find a similar match? It…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
45 or 90 minute fire-rated doors on a 2 family house?
Hi y’all, does one need a 45 or 90 minute door if I have a 2 family house? This is for interior doors that are…
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brokelyn
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Miele dishwasher repair recommendation?
I’m having a hard time finding a repairman in Brooklyn to fix our leaking Miele dishwasher, so I’m hoping once again to rely on the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Basement egress window requirements
We live in a detached house with a finished basement that has a main room and separate laundry room. Each room has one egress window.…
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mom
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Mailboxes
Just bought a reno-ed BK brownstone and need to install mailboxes. Do I need to install USPS approved boxes or can I install whatever I…
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mom
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Numbering apartments in a brownstone
Hi there – Just bought a brownstone and trying to decide how to number the parlor and the garden apartments. Called the parlor “#1” and…
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krobertson
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Testing out of Local Law 31 - 5 year lead testing requirement?
I was looking into the the new 5 year lead testing requirement a few months back and I could’ve swore I’ve saw a email or…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Front door repair
Parts of our front door are partially starting to warp [CleanShot 2021-03-16 at 15](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:wQfe:cleanshot20210316at15.18.05.png.jpg) as you can see in the image. It’s making it more…
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andriywww1990
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Resources For Learning About Older Homes
in another posted Jane suggested that it would be nice to have some good resources for learning about what we talk about on here. all…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Maintenance Free Backyard Patio and stairs
I am looking for suggestions for a maintenance backyard patio and stairs (eight steps) that provide access from my 1st Floor into my back yard…
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Y'all'R'Nutz
in Roofing 4 years and 8 months ago
Roofing
Just posting a review of Premier Roofing. They have done 5 different roofs for myself and different family members homes. Excellent work and they go…
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fordominique
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Gas Dryer
We would like to replace electric dryers with gas dryers. We know we need DOB approval. It seems that if we install one dryer, we…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Legit? DEP water meter/service line extension
Hi friends, What is up with DEP water meter/service line inspections? We just got a notice requiring this. Our water meter is outside the building…
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carladdee
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Looking for mason to fix or rebuilt front stoop
Does anyone have a recommendation for trustworthy mason to fix or rebuild front stoop? Our front stoop is breaking and probably needs redone with wider…
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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Basement refinishing, slab repair
We are looking for someone to help with : 1) refinishing and painting of stone foundation (retaining the texture of the foundation); 2) sealing off…
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cggascon
in Exteriors 4 years and 8 months ago
Stoop Repair
Does anyone have a recommendation of a contractor that will be able to repair a stone stoop?
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Backyard Bricklayer
Anybody have a good recommendation for someone to lay down brick in our brownstone backyard? We’ve got a good general guy who did our roof…
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