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evperry
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
exterior sub contractor facade resurface
Hi’, I’m just starting a brownstone renovation and i am looking for a good sub contractor to handle the exterior resurface and paint off facade.…
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bbmarket
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 10 months ago
Condo Combination - Which Comes First - the DOB Filing or the Type 2?
Any experts or folks who have been there before know the answer? Do I need to complete Type 2 combination agreement before getting dob plans…
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jppacheco
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 10 months ago
waxed concrete (beton cire) - contractor recommendations
I am looking to apply waxed concrete on my bathroom (sheetrock) walls. Any ideas of whom could do it? I appreciate your recommendations Thank you
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bbmarket
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 10 months ago
Condo Combination - Which Comes First - the DOB Filing or the Type 2?
Any experts or folks who have been there before know the answer? Do I need to complete Type 2 combination agreement before getting dob plans…
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kwar228
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago
Who painted your brownstone facade
I know there is a strong anti brownstone painting contingent here, but I’m never ever going to pay 60,000$ to get our building re brownstoned.…
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borderline
in Pest Control 12 years and 10 months ago
Filling in Front Yard With Concrete to Prevent Rats
I want to fill my front yard (between the house and the sidewalk) with concrete. Presently, the 7’ by 7’ area is filled with loose…
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auntfun5
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
plumbers to change heating valves
I’m looking to find a knowledgable plumber with reasonable prices to change out 6 valves on the radiators in my apartment. The valves are all…
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auntfun5
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
plumbers to change heating valves
I’m looking to find a knowledgable plumber with reasonable prices to change out 6 valves on the radiators in my apartment. The valves are all…
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trvrt30
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
Healthy radiator paint?
I’m having trouble finding anyone who can speak intelligently on this topic, so I’d be very thankful if someone in this insightful and helpful community…
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doublen
in Insurance 13 years and 3 months ago
Homeowners Insurance - Home in
My partner and I just closed on a landmark row house in Long Island City and prior to closing we secured a home owners policy.…
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psn
in For Sale 12 years and 10 months ago
Waterworks pedestal sink for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b6cd283fd43-.jpg 22″ wide Waterworks pedestal sink with Waterworks facuet and taps, standard height $300 Call 917-907-3030
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coopfornow
in Wood Restoration 12 years and 11 months ago
Lobby entrance woodwork
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ace6e27a20c-.jpg we’re looking for a company that can restore badly damaged woodwork around a lobby entrance. Attached picture is a sample, though not from our…
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walester
in Exterminator 12 years and 10 months ago
Mouse Exterminator Recommendation
Our tenant is experiencing a mouse problem, and we’d like to fix it quickly. Can anyone recommend a good, reliable, affordable exterminator specifically for a…
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gundijones
in Furnace Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
Furnaces in the winter
Before the weather turns cold, make sure you don’t need **furnace repair and replacement**. Nobody wants that on a winter day. To make sure everything…
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borderline
in Pest Control 12 years and 10 months ago
Filling in Front Yard With Concrete to Prevent Rats
I want to fill my front yard (between the house and the sidewalk) with concrete. Presently, the 7’ by 7’ area is filled with loose…
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housepoor
in Furnace Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
Pressure Release Value on Furnace is being tripped frequently -- how can I get the pressure to remain steady?
The pressure release valve on my 20+ year old Hydrotherm Multi-Temp MR-420 gas furnace has been opening up a lot recently, spewing about a gallon…
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mcll
in Electricians 12 years and 10 months ago
looking for a good reliable electricain
Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…
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demetriayvonne
in Taxes 12 years and 10 months ago
Capital Improvement
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b638fa75cee-.jpg Good morning, I received a phone call from a consulting company who is working for a client, Related Mgmt., that we have a…
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stickerhappy
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Rehabbing my scary understoop dungeon
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b4f7d61c705-.jpg The vestibule underneath my stoop is a mess. The wall (cementious coating?) over brick (in photo) is cracking- possibly from moisture getting in. …
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