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bbrc
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Adding historical detail that was never there originally?
Has anyone added historical details to your brownstone where they never previously existed before? Our home still has the original, but relatively basic, picture moldings/medallions/door…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Compensation for Extension Next Door?
Hi All – A developer bought the property next to our lovely 85 year old neighbor (who has lived on the block since she was…
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chbk
in Exteriors 5 years and 10 months ago
Looking for a mason for exterior repointing and stucco work in Brooklyn
We live in a four-story freestanding building and one of our side exterior walls has cracked and crumbling stucco and needs to be repaired bc…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
building management companies nyc
Hi – I’m interested in good quality, honest-dealing, building management company recommendations in NYC, for four family brownstone in Midtown West, Manhattan – thanks !
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stucco repair
Hi – I’d love any recommendations for very good, reasonable, good quality brownstone stucco repair companies in NYC for 4 family brownstone in Hell’s Kitchen,…
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frerunda
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Using roof for storage?
We have a small deck on our roof. I have thought about utilizing the other space up there and wonder if anyone has ever put…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Adding electric heater to a bathroom
We love our HW radiators but our bathroom can be chilly in winter. Am thinking of installing a wall panel heater for quick, short-lived, instant…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for brownstone to rent for photoshoot
Looking for a brownstone for an upcoming photoshoot. Please comment below if you currently own a space you would be willing to rent out or…
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ndupart
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 5 years and 10 months ago
When you have to switch GCs...
We are close to Substantial Completion but our GC wants to remove himself from the project and associated permits even though we have been more…
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jickwilsons
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Recommend fence company
Our condo has an egress, open exit from basement stairs to street level. Recently security has become a major concern to us. We are thinking…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Neighbors trampoline
My neighbors on Tompkins Place put up a huge trampoline 20 feet long and goes 5’ over my fence. Their boys are out there all…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stainedglass Wooden Front door
Looking for someone in Suffolk or Nassau county to refinish my front door.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Is 0.4 miles (10-15 min) walk to a train station too far?
looking at a property that is Is 0.4 miles from a train station is that too far to walk each day?
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visit.susan
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Linear drain twilight zone! Feces in shower!
My contractor installed a linear shower drain last year in my bathroom. It couldn’t be removed for cleaning, so I asked him to replace it.…
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wjbehrle
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Mechanical room (HVAC, hot water heater, etc) on the roof?
Anyone out there have their mechanical room (for furnace, boiler, hot water heater, HVAC–whatever system/combo you use) up on the roof? I saw a house…
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cmartinez150
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Need a reliable & trustworthy contractor for expedited renovation
I’m in a desperate situation. I misguidedly decided to use contractors suggested by my developer friend in October to install a powder room on the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
tips on finding a Architect
looking for a list of good Architects in Brooklyn, my past experience with an individual architect (referred by a friend) has been horrible they don’t…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Keep a Prewar Tub or Not?
I have a cast iron prewar tub, but it requires a few creative design solutions to make it work for my taste. Firstly, the shower…
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