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deadmandontcry
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Mold from unfindable Leak...Need recommendations..
One of the upper apartments in 3 unit building in Windsor Terrace has mold. We have had water issues for a while. I’ve had the…
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ktm6
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 3 months ago
looking for a chimney sweep for wood burning fireplaces
any recommendations much appreciated
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Meliora
in Permits 13 years and 1 month ago
Alternate Side of Street Parking
We are moving to Brooklyn and driving a Budget truck. Could somebody advise on alternate side of the street parking for Clifton Place, between Classon…
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snarkolepctic
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 1 month ago
Closet designer
Before I spend stupid money on California Closets…does anyone have recommendations for someone local who can help me configure a couple of closets? I know…
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clinton-hill-reno
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
New DOB examiner?
Hi All – I am wondering if anyone has ever formally requested a new DOB examiner. We had quite the time this Fall with ours,…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Energy Code Exemption for Historic Buildings
Does anyone know how the definitions of “repair” and “alteration” are interpreted under the NYC energy code? The code defines “repair” as “the reconstruction or…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 1 month ago
Decisions in Kitchen Renovation
Is it typical for people to hire a contractor based on an architect’s drawing and bid, with some concern about layout in the case of…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 1 month ago
Decisions in Kitchen Renovation
Is it typical for people to hire a contractor based on an architect’s drawing and bid, with some concern about layout in the case of…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 1 month ago
Layout in Brownstone Kitchen Renovation?
I’m interested in feedback on potential kitchen layouts in a relatively small kitchen/dining room renovation. We’re torn between having an island, a peninsula, or a…
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honeycut
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
Free! Parquet Flooring
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/511c05cf838ad-.jpg Hello, we are renovating our parlor floor and unfortunately cannot keep the parquet flooring. We have approx. 350 square feet, which is 1/4″ thick…
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iranyc
in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago
Water leak from parlor door
Twice over the last few years, heavy rains blowing towards the front of our north-facing brownstone led to water coming through the frame of the…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Energy Code Exemption for Historic Buildings
Does anyone know how the definitions of “repair” and “alteration” are interpreted under the NYC energy code? The code defines “repair” as “the reconstruction or…
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Gobbaloon
in Pest Control 13 years and 1 month ago
oh Rats!
Does anyone have a great exterminator for a rat problem? We’ve had rats in the ceiling of our basement rec room. Our exterminator seems good…
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marykc
in Pest Control 13 years and 1 month ago
Does anyone have any experience with Jalen Management Company?
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marykc
in Pest Control 13 years and 1 month ago
Does anyone have any experience with Jalen Management Company?
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tonyjl
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 2 months ago
Brooklyn Sewer, Flooding Issues
I’m interested in finding out if certain Brooklyn neighborhoods have any sewer backup, basement flooding issues, etc. Is there a city agency or website where…
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timber
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 1 month ago
Barclays blue tarps on roof
Anybody know why there are blue tarps on parts of the Barclay’s roof? I’m guessing there were some leaks from the snow.
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lkat75
in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago
Door Alignment
We live in a pre-war apartment which has settled considerably over the years. We consistently have trouble with a few of our doors either getting…
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