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mjkelly
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Certificate of Occupancy says legal 4 but only 3 gas meters
What would be the process/cost of getting another meter? Not considering the fact National Grid says no new NYC gas customers..
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lifer
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Structural Engineer needed ASAP
Ugh, how do I make this long story short- The building next to ours got sold last year and is going through a gut renovation.…
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tara
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
sleeping porch
Has anyone ever created a sleeping porch? We have a flat roof (over a kitchen extension) that’s off the master bedroom and we’d like to…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Are we crazy to consider buying this home?
I need a gut check and would love to hear from this group. This is a bit long-thanks in advance for reading. We have been…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Main line clogging
My brownstone main line gets backed up when paper towels or diapers or tampons goes down the toilet and then my main line gets backed…
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moriata
in Doors & Windows 6 years and 3 months ago
Klearwell windows reviews?
Has anyone used Klearwell windows? Looking for reviews on noise reduction qualities.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Where to find THAT archetypal Brooklyn window casing????
Hi there! Do any Brownstoners know where to buy that archetypal Brooklyn window/door casing that you see everywhere – certainly in most of the neo-grecs…
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hoffavois
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Have You Had Interior Brick Work Done?
After battling a leak in our top floor brownstone apartment (for years), we are looking for someone to repair the exposed bricks and ceiling, and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mechanical engineer
Hello all. I’m in need of a good resonably priced mechanical engineer. My present engineer is NO GOOD. Can anyone assist me. Thank you
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Apartment Door Paint
I’m on the board of a 10 unit co-op and we need to repaint all the apartment doors. I’m seeking recommendations for the type of…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mechanical engineer
Hello all. I’m in need of a good resonably priced mechanical engineer. My present engineer is NO GOOD. Can anyone assist me. Thank you
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Window woes
I’ve owned a co-op apartment in a large building for about 5 years and have had constant issues with the windows. The windows aren’t original…
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nf85
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Neighbors and water management
Hi all, we are in a typical townhouse situation with an extension. Our immediate neighbors up the slope have the same layout, so both the…
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hoffavois
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Have You Had Interior Brick Work Done?
After battling a leak in our top floor brownstone apartment (for years), we are looking for someone to repair the exposed bricks and ceiling, and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Uncombining apartments and CofO?
I know that combining apartments in a multifamily building does not require a change to the CofO. What about if in 10 years you decide…
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littlenylion
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Look for Eastlake Door Hardware
Hi. Can anyone recommend a salvage yard or similar that sells Eastlake door knobs and hardware. I’m familiar with the online sites but would prefer…
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cwbarchitects
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Important update - IRON GUY
Okay so for all of you emailing me on this Iron Contractor – get this. He has now threatened to sue us and claims he…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Window woes
I’ve owned a co-op apartment in a large building for about 5 years and have had constant issues with the windows. The windows aren’t original…
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