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djones
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Need recommendations
Hello everyone, new to the board. My wife and I plan to renovate our apartment this summer and are interested in any recommendations anyone has…
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alvin
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Reuse, repurpose, recycle
Hello fellow Brownstone owners -I have a wonderful Victorian hall mirror that I’d like somebody to use. I only need $75 for it. Size is…
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markwalker
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Kitchen design fees
What do you think of this: an individual we contacted to build some cabinets wants $1200 just to come out to the house to discuss…
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greenbanc
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Electric subpanel
We are rewiring the house as part of a renovation. Do people recommend adding an electric subpanel or is the main electric panel in the…
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greenbanc
in Exteriors 2 years and 7 months ago
Chimney contractor
Can you please recommend a reliable chimney contractor to rebuild and reline the chimney on the roof our townhouse in Brooklyn? Thank you
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Kudos for Home Inspection by Steve
Just had a great a experience with Steve Cymbalsky, who I found here on the forum. He spent several hours going through every inch of…
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true
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
DOB Visit Protocol
I’ve read several comments stating or suggesting that you not let a DOB representative in your house. If someone from the DOB comes to your…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Less than a full-service Property Manager but more than a Super?
(I know there are older posts that touch on this, but none of the ones within the past year seem to be the right fit.)…
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fms44
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
House inspection
Big thumbs up for the recent inspection of our house by Steve Cymbalsky www.brownstonehomeinspection.com 347-813-9635 stevehomeinspection@yahoo.com Safety first: Steve alerted us to a gas leak…
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greenbanc
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Internet wiring and security system
Do people have recommendations how to optimize wiring for internet service is a 4 story house? Also, do you have recommendations for security systems (video…
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ajseeste
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
How many Amps and will ConEd Provide it?
Hello! I’m renovating a 1-family home in Queens to be all electric. That’s going to include: Induction cooktop, Heating, AC, Steam Shower, Electric Car charger,…
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ahnyst.smalls
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Hang new fixture on old gas pipe
We have a gas pipe where I assume an old chandelier used to hang, but it isn’t threaded. I can’t work out how I’m supposed…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Eliminating super squeaky floors from above?
We finally have a chance to deal with a tenants super squeaky floor. It’s an old original pine plank floor over an old plank subfloor…
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evanscot
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Florex Glass?
I’m in need of a large piece of textured Florex (sometimes called Florentine) glass, 36″ x 34 5/8″. I’ve tried a few local shower/mirror shops…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
cheapest place to buy outdoor garbage bin + recycle bins?
any other stores besides home depot that sells the 50 gallon bins for cheap?
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jondee
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Fire rated door
Anyone know where i can get a quick tunr around on a 24×72 90 min fire door. Most places are quoting 4 weeks. Cant i…
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cubelo
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Back wall repair - how much should I do?
There’s a hole in our back wall three stories up just under the roof (a squirrel got in). It’s mitigated, but it’d be nice to…
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cambellara
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
ISO: Recommendations (or general advice) for Mini Splits/Heat Pump Installation
We are looking to install minisplits throughout our building. We’ve been getting quotes that are $30k apart. Looking to buy smart. If you can recommend…
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gururoofing
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Air to Water Heat Pump with Radiators
We’re thinking of getting mini splits installed to replace our heating system and add cooling, but our first estimate was higher than I expected. Does…
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mreisbaum
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 2 years and 7 months ago
Consider buying a house with no certificate of occupancy?
Hi everyone, I’m currently considering purchasing a house in Queens that was built in 1901 and is being advertised as a 2-family home. However, I’ve…
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