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flembo
in Exteriors 6 years and 2 months ago
Exterior Painting Company Recommendations
Hi there, Looking for company to repaint the front of an (already painted) Brownstone in BedStuy. May need some minor re pointing too. Any genuine…
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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Self-confessed gentrifier: how to begin feeling at home in my own neighborhood?
Last year I moved to a more eastern area of Crown Heights. Since then I have strived to help improve my house and neighborhood by…
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KSR
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Renovation Impact on Property Tax
Hi all. I’ve been reading up on how renovations can impact one’s property tax, and have been trying to break down how it works from…
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jazzwalk
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Installing a Check Valve
When we dug up the basement and installed new piping, no one suggested that we install a check valve, but, of course, we need one…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Permits
My next door is changing the concrete in his driveway that he and another neighbor share. He might build a new stoop and change the…
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classc1
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Brownstone with no C of O listed as 1-fam-want to use as 2
Hi, I’m thinking of buying a 2-story with garden Brownstone listed as a 1-family building. There is no C of O. It will be used…
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bbrc
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Choosing the right architect and/or contractor?
We are about to close on a 2-family townhouse that is in livable condition, but has a long list of updates and renovations we are…
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firsthouse
in Doors & Windows 6 years and 2 months ago
beautiful set of 6 oversized wood doors for sale
gorgeous carved details, old mirrors on 2 of the doors. More Photos upon request. Located in bed stuy. [Doors](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ZOOD:doors.jpg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Replacing old gas heat boiler please recommend intaller no ads.
Gas heat furnace (baseboard heating) install. I’m looking to replace my old gas heat boiler in nyc and am hoping for an honest recommendation. I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mosquito
Every time I go outside of our door I get multiple mosquito bites. What is everyone doing to deter/kill mosquitos around the stoop and front…
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tutorialsexpertsus
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Front Garden Installation
Hi Brownstoners – We are looking to break up some of the concrete in our front areaway and install a small tree bed. Does anyone…
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talltyler
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
What is this called?
I believe that this is an original feature of this brownstone. What is this called? Thank you. [0908191234](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:fzN2:0908191234.jpg.jpg)
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tyson.lewis
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
DOB requirements for gas boiler replacement and cost estimate
This is my first post on your forum and looking forward to all replies. My aunt is thinking about replacing an older gas boiler after…
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windsorT
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Sidewalk violation/new water main
We just received a sidewalk violation from the City. I’ve heard recommendations to wait and let the city have it fixed as well as recommendations…
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Master Plvmber
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
56° this morning in NYC.
I guess now is the time to start dealing with the boiler or those banging pipes and radiators. I love steam heat but the problems…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Security camera door chime combo for 3 family building
Has anyone found a good door chime/security camera combo that would work to allow for 3 different bells to ring from the outside entry on…
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Ditmiss
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
How I finally dealt (and maybe won) with my professional musician neighbor
Some time ago I asked here if anyone had any suggestion how to deal with a professional musician neighbor who has been practicing all the…
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jserpico
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Help on DOB electrical inspection
This is about the placement of an electrical receptables in the kitchen island. It seems that DOB requires receptacles to placed on the sides of…
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jaywhy
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Looking for carpenter with some design acumen for built in shelves
I’m looking for recommendations for a good, reasonable carpenter for some built in cabinets and custom shelving for an existing cabinet for my house. We…
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