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Neighbor building fence against our fence - considerations?
Our neighbor is planning to build a fence against our new-ish fence and I am particularly concerned about the various wildlife – cats, rats, raccoons,…
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Neighbor building fence against our fence - considerations?
Our neighbor is planning to build a fence against our new-ish fence and I am particularly concerned about the various wildlife – cats, rats, raccoons,…
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ib28
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Homeowners Insurance Broker?
We are new brownstone purchasers and are looking for a broker recommendation for homeowners insurance. I’ve looked on here but most of the posts are…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Neighbor Rats
I have a neighbor next door who has been unresponsive and doesn’t seem to care that he has about 20 rats that run into his…
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mrvickers09
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Main line clog
My 2 family brownstone has issues with the main line getting clogged if tenants put non degradable items down the toilet like baby wipes or…
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slopester
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Where to get a load of mulch
I see a number of people gave up on trying to grow grass in their northern facing BKLYN backyards. I’m doing the same & am…
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LisaFG
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Help with Landmarks Application?
I’m undertaking several energy efficiency projects in an historic district, including solar panels, new windows and rooftop compressors for a heat pump. I’d like to…
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anthony34
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Looking for someone with a 30 foot ladder to patch back of my house
Asphalt shingles need to be replaced. And maybe a bit elsewhere if possibly can find match. Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
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tetz
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
messed up attic bathroom renovation
would anyone have advice on how i can add a shower door to my bathroom, i did not think it through when renovating. [IMG_20220815_101804](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:NSrU:img_20220815_101804.jpg.jpg)
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hkaminski
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Looking for Bed Bug Heaters
Bought an old house that was remained closed for two years. Here I can see a lot of bed bugs, so I want to get…
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tetz
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
messed up attic bathroom renovation
would anyone have advice on how i can add a shower door to my bathroom, i did not think it through when renovating. [IMG_20220815_101804](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:NSrU:img_20220815_101804.jpg.jpg)
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Zoning for Building Height
How do I go about finding the maximum height one is allowed to build on my block (and surrounding blocks)? I am in a row…
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deebeeeye
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Garden level tenants complaining of “thin floors”
Oy – wondering if anyone has some suggestions/experience w tenants on the garden level complaining about the noise from the parlor level floor? The parlor…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Neighbor Rats
I have a neighbor next door who has been unresponsive and doesn’t seem to care that he has about 20 rats that run into his…
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housepoor
in Heating and Cooling 3 years and 7 months ago
HVAC split unit questions
Some questions about A/C + heating (with hyper heat) split units as part of a (near) gut renovation: how many square feet can a typical…
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jaskin
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Mini Split Condenser in Front of Building?
Hi, I am renovating a 3-unit townhouse in Clinton Hill (NOT landmarked). We are installing mini split units throughout the home. We currently have the…
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LisaFG
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Help with Landmarks Application?
I’m undertaking several energy efficiency projects in an historic district, including solar panels, new windows and rooftop compressors for a heat pump. I’d like to…
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dindy
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Ceramic Bas Relief
I am reposting this query, hoping someone knows someone who remove could use this bas relief. The fireplace will be removed in the next few…
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