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pitythefool
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
LPC Turnaround?
Hi there. We need to get a LPC permit to repoint the rear of our building and I’m trying to ascertain the turnaround. We have…
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Oil tank whistle pipe is "corroded"
I did a search through the forum and didn’t find anything, but apparently we’ve got an issue with the pipe connected to the whistle on…
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lucie
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Tenant wants lead testing.
She said pediatrician tested her toddler for lead and she has level above the treshhold. Now… we do not have anything that we did not…
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sabrinadykes89
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Procure street lamp post?
We are getting a permit to install a classic looking outdoor lamp post in front of our brownstone . Anyone knows any places who manufacture…
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cate
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Heating Mystery
Something weird is happening with our heat. The wood floor and staircase on our garden level is warm, giving off heat, as though we have…
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claude11377
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
$8 per sq ft for skilled tile guy?
Does this sound fair? We used our tile guy for the bathroom- which was fine given it was small. We now want to do the…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Building classification confusion - multi-family / single-family
Our newly purchased house has an ambiguous building use classification, so i’m not sure what the best course of action would be to take. The…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Creaking Floors?
Brownstoners, i did a home inspection this weekend and the customer asked me about creaking floors. not soft or week floors (that can be stabilized…
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jf
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Stair Repair Needed
Hi all! I am pretty far along in a townhouse renovation and wondering if anyone has a stair repair professional recommendation. We love the look…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Seeking expert in structural design around vestibule & inner door of brownstone
After two years of reconnaissance, we believe the source of a clothing moth problem is in the walls at the intersection of the front door…
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Lauren
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Extension age mystery
We’re trying to figure out the age of an extension on our Prospect Heights house. I requested the DOB file and there was a 1957…
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luther924
in Heating and Cooling 2 years and 8 months ago
Service on Minisplits
Hi, I installed 3 mini splits that are serviced by one heat pump that’s installed in my backyard. I live in Windsor Terrace. Two of…
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wfrxmhzynkiopcra
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Preserving bluestone when Con Ed does work
Con Ed is doing some work on our block and they have painted our sidewalk in a way that leads us to believe that they…
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wfrxmhzynkiopcra
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Getting help from a city representative
Our street is having some problems with construction on a city building nearby. We’ve tried working directly with the agency but it hasn’t worked too…
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stovalljanet23
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Selling a nearly new heritage cast iron tub
Here’s a link to my Craigslist ad. Hearing all offers It’s a great tub in near perfect condition https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/d/brooklyn-60-cast-iron-heritage-clawfoot/7579249366.html
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 2 years and 9 months ago
front garden
we are having a rat problem on our block; i hired exterminators to help; however, i am finding burrows again in the front yard; i…
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sheetd
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Sisters seeking home in BK brownstone!
Hello! My sister and I are New Jersey natives that are currently living in Harlem. Our landlord raised the rent by $1200 dollars twice in…
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dubaivinylflooring
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Hot Water Heating - electric v gas?
In the midst of a reno and trying to determine what type of hot water heating we should install. I’d prefer electric as I’m considering…
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gururoofing
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
Heat Pump Water Heater Incentives
Hi all, We’re looking to replace our old gas water heater with a new heat pump model. Last year I read about generous incentives from…
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Archiefina
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
NYC Local Law 31 Lead Paint - Inspector Recommendation
Related to the prior exchange on lead testing: I am writing to ask for recommendations for EPA certified inspectors to perform the required multi-family property…
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