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dukesnewhome
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a brownstone project
I am an architect and am interested in buying a brownstone that needs work. A total gut renovation is perfectly fine with me. My price…
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aravalittle
in Other 12 years and 6 months ago
Has anyone tried Mold Fogging?
After removal of wet sheet rock, insulation, etc after hurricane Sandy we still have concerns about mold growth in the house. We were wondering if…
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aravalittle
in Other 12 years and 6 months ago
Has anyone tried Mold Fogging?
After removal of wet sheet rock, insulation, etc after hurricane Sandy we still have concerns about mold growth in the house. We were wondering if…
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happycats
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Black Mastic On Wood Kitchen Subfloor...Should It Be Replaced Before Putting In a Wood Floor
Hi. I have black mastic from vinyl tiles all over my subfloor. Does anyone know if this should be replaced with a new subfloor? I…
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kdubs
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Changing a building number?
Anyone know if you can change a BK townhouse’s building number — specifically changing a building number that **ends with an “A”** to a number…
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RunJoe
in Taxes 12 years and 6 months ago
Taxes - 1099s
I’m trying to understand the IRS reg’s when it comes to writing off repairs. As I understand it, if a homeowner spends more than $600…
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dougj99
in Flooring 12 years and 6 months ago
Can a washing machine leak through floor become a mold problem?
Hello. We just had a washing machine leak in our first floor bathroom (tile floor) and there was briefly a lot of water pouring into…
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dougj99
in Flooring 12 years and 6 months ago
Can a washing machine leak through floor become a mold problem?
Hello. We just had a washing machine leak in our first floor bathroom (tile floor) and there was briefly a lot of water pouring into…
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lvgnyc
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
What's Up with the Clock at the Corner of Flatbush & St. Marks Avenue?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e37781953e2-.jpg This beautiful old Verdin post clock has been stuck at 3:38 for some time now, and just yesterday I noticed that the clock is…
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sakeboy
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Plumber recommendation - Israel Rivera
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e112ce51cdd-.jpg I just wanted to give a recommendation for my amazing plumber, Israel Rivera. He has done so much work for me and always does…
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ejalbk
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for Boiler Cleaner Needed
We have a dirty oil boiler that needs to be vacuumed and cleaned. Can anyone recommend an indiividual (preferably over a company) that does a…
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skatrina
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Need Oak, Victorian Entry doors?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e1b90debeb5-.jpg Late 1800’s oak entry door set: width each door is 21″ 2/4 x 83 3/4 tall. all original finish, knob and glass. knob is…
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newbrook
in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago
Need help - converting to gas heat/hot water
Our oil bills are crazy ($1200 last month, $500 the month before) and we are thinking about converting to gas heat and hot water before…
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sakeboy
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Plumber recommendation - Israel Rivera
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e112ce51cdd-.jpg I just wanted to give a recommendation for my amazing plumber, Israel Rivera. He has done so much work for me and always does…
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timmartin
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Any ideas (other than craigslist/ebay) for old hot water radiators, tall and columnar? 13x13x48 high, or so?
I am looking for old radiators, to go in a tight corner, needs to be 13wx13dx36-48″ high, does anyone have any suggestions where I can…
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steam_man
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Happy New Year Everyone!!!!!!!
Ya’ll awesome…uh-huh!
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starfish11040
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 6 months ago
Anyone ever use AAL Gas and Boiler service/
My boiler doesn’t work. No heat in building. Any experience with AAL?
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slackjaw
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Cost and delayh to converting a brownstone with no C of O from a one-family to a 2-family?
My wife and I are considering buying a brownstone-style townhouse. We recently learned that it has no C of O (pre-1938) and is a legal…
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