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eman134
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
nat grid
https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2019/11/25/national-grid-agrees-to-end-gas-moratorium-after-governors-ultimatum/
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shannon11201
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Neighbor damaging my home.. what's next?
I’m new to posting here and hoping there are wise, experienced brownstone owners who can help me with a dilemma. For the past year, I’ve…
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elhadjib21
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
New to Renovations: Advice/Costs?
Hi there. I’m in contract to buy my first home, and it needs quite a bit of work. It’s 500 sq feet, and I want…
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markchait6
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Basement Support Columns
I need to replace the current Basement Support Columns and Footings in my brownstone. Has anyone done this recently? What should I look for in…
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Removal of five unit building from rent-stabilization
My wife and I recently bought an eight unit building with all rent-stabilized units. We plan on combining four of the units for our personal,…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Construction to Permanent Loan to Finance Reno
We are purchasing a 2-family in need of a gut renovation and plan to finance the purchase and the reno with a construction-to-permanent loan (where…
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deebeeeye
in General Discussion 6 years ago
venting an unused fireplace
2 of the 3 fireplaces on one chimney have been sealed – do I need to vent the chimney on? one contractor wants to do…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 5 years and 11 months ago
Cover vent pipes on roof?
We have 3 cast iron plumbing vent pipes on the roof that are coming up from kitchen and bathrooms. They are completely uncovered, just 6”…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
HANDYMAN
HANDYMAN Services available. 0 Hello , brownstoners my name is Jesus I am a Brooklyn handyman with plenty of experience in the construction field. ▪︎Electrical…
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ilovestoops
in General Discussion 6 years ago
STILL looking for duct repair/replacement!!!
There are 7 boilers which vent to a duct; then the duct connects to another duct that goes to the chimney. The duct where the…
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greenworks
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Home Insurance for lovely old home that happens to NOT be a fancy Brownstone?
Hi everyone! I’ve been reading all of the insurance posts on here for a while and most of the time the home involved is a…
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kenzdesigns
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Anybody remember this guy?
Looks like his plan worked about as well as we all predicted. https://therealdeal.com/2019/11/21/indentured-landlord-in-rent-reg-lawsuit-vents-at-politicians/
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Fort_Green_p_nut
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Homeowner's insurance
Hey everyone, we’re super excited about buying our very own brownstone, but now I get to tackle a ton of questions. First off, which carriers…
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BKRed
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Installing the tub in/beyond the shower...practicalities?
It’s not quite a fully wet room, but I’m looking at the trend of installing the tub within an oversized shower enclosure… can anyone who’s…
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jspeddy
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Sprinkler System Flow Test
Hello, Does anyone have a recommendation for a plumber or fire suppression contractorwith the certification to perform the 5 year Sprinkler Flow test required by…
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BedStuyGuy
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Need a lawyer recommendation to put a lien on the property next door.
Years ago the house next door started a gut renovation. The contractor and investor got in a fight, and contractor tore off the roof and…
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tyson.lewis
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Reputable Pest exterminator
I am finding this forum to be very helpful…thanks to everyone for the advice on the boiler. I am now faced with a new problem…
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katdov
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Trapped animal
Hello! I have something making noise in the ceiling between ground and second floor. The exterminator said it may be a squirrel and I need…
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