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sphil305

in Renovation 11 months ago

separate meter for water

I plan to gut renovate an entire multi-family property. Is it possible to get a separate water meter and boiler for each legal apartment in…

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Updated 10 months ago

cliftonetc

in Heating and Cooling 11 months ago

Radiator service/wood floor repair

Hey, gang. A sneaky radiator was leaking all winter behind a plant stand and has left the floor badly damaged. Looking for someone who would…

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Updated 11 months ago

slleiter

in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago

Landscaper / Gardner for Japanese Knotweed

We recently found Japanese knotweed in our backyard garden and tried clipping it back and using roundup, however it has come back. Would love to…

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Updated 11 months ago

sphil305

in Renovation 11 months ago

installing Tesla Universal Wall Connector Level 2 Hardwired Electric

Does anyone have a good experience with someone that can install a Tesla Wall Connector? I am looking for recommendations for professionals or companies that…

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Updated 11 months ago

neilw

in Renovation 1 year ago

Interior Stairs Restoration

I’d like to recommend Plinio Santos for the excellent work he and his crew did rebuilding our parlor floor stairs. He completely rebuilt them and…

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Updated 11 months ago

keith

in Chimney and Fireplace 11 months ago

chimney liner for 1892 brownstone

I am looking for a reasonable cost for inserting a stainless steel liner in a three story brownstone in Bed/Stuy after a recent furnace conversion…

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Updated 11 months ago

sphil305

in General Discussion 1 year ago

Looking to replace windows on my non-landmarked property

Does anyone have a good experience with a particular company they can recommend? Also, what was the price range to replace each window roughly?

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Updated 1 year ago

BobMarvin

in General Discussion 1 year ago

Chairlifts in Brownstones

Had anyone had these installed? We’re thinking of a chair stair lift as a way to ensure that we’ll be able to stay in our…

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Updated 1 year ago

donnieseals

in General Discussion 1 year ago

Is there a Chicago version of Brownstoner?

Just stumbled across this site, and the community and information here is great. Does anyone know of any communities like Brownstoner that are focused on…

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Updated 1 year ago

cate

in General Discussion 1 year ago

We\'d love feedback on Brownstoner\'s new site

As some of you know, Brownstoner had to relaunch our website because our previous commenting system and design were no longer supported. We are aware…

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Updated 1 year ago

kjb

in General Discussion 1 year ago

Coop board question

We have a current owner asking for conditional approval to do an apartment combination before purchasing the apartment next door. Has anyone’s building done this…

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mxdnlpwkoq

in Home Buying 2 years and 11 months ago

Looking for a real estate lawyer for closing a brownstone in Harlem

Anyone recommend a good closing lawyer for a brownstone 3 family purchase in Harlem

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Updated 1 year ago

imgrant2020

in Renovation 1 year ago

2M home Reno and Sell

A beautifully well done renovation and am sure they’re very proud of it. I love it! It gives hard work, compassion, time, energy, skills, details,…

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colonialrevival

in Renovation 1 year ago

Ben Moore Satin Impervo in the 5 boroughs

Does anyone have it? Looks like I’ll have to go to Aboffs on Long Island to get the stuff…

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Updated 1 year ago

CHM

in Renovation 1 year ago

ISO Window Installer

If I already have the windows, can Ifind a contractor who specializes in installing windows into the back brick wall of an old brownstone -…

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Updated 1 year ago

greenstuy

in Renovation 1 year ago

Roof inspections

I would like to recommend Steve Cymbalsky of Brownstone Home Inspection. https://brownstonehomeinspection.com/about I am intending to get solar panels and I wanted to know if…

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Updated 1 year ago

Putnamdenizen

in Garden 1 year and 1 month ago

Spotted Lantern Flies are Back

Alas my grape vines are infested (for the second year) with spotted lantern flies. Right now they are the small black nymph stage. I didn’t…

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Updated 1 year ago

sphil305

in General Discussion 1 year and 1 month ago

Where do these new developers get their kitchen cabinets, hardwood and appliances from

images for reference > https://imgur.com/a/gPzVZTp

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Updated 1 year and 1 month ago

ProHeights66

in Architectural Salvage 1 year and 1 month ago

Wainscoting and Millwork from 1895 Brownstone available for pickup FREE

See attached pics. There are few pieces — 4-6 fts of the beadbord-style wainscotting from lower level and the recessed panel-style from the upper levels…

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Updated 1 year and 1 month ago

terryhoppy

in Plumbing 1 year and 1 month ago

faint tapping sound behind bathroom shower wall

Hi: i been hearing a faint tapping sound behind the shower wall; not all the time; but lately more often; it taps 3 times stops…

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Updated 1 year and 1 month ago

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