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bobjohn

in Other 12 years and 7 months ago

hindsight of the storm

So after you went though this storm, how would you prepare for the next storm? Some people talk about protable generators. some people install sump…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

npapadakis

in Boiler Repair 12 years and 7 months ago

Looking for a steam heating specialist to inspect and balance my house

Would someone please recommend a seasoned professional of residential steam heating to inspect and balance my 4-story brownstone. My system is: two year old boiler…

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starfish11040

in General Contractors 12 years and 7 months ago

A flood restoration business to STAY AWAY from! "Flooded.com"

My basement was flooded. They did a HORRIBLE job of restoration. Terrible painting and carpeting. They actually did damage. I had to briing in a…

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kellyj

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 7 months ago

vapor barrier extension floor

During the inspection of the home we are looking to buy, there was an issue with no vapor barrier being installed under the extension (small…

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dkal

in Sidewalks 12 years and 7 months ago

Type of bluestone for paving front yard?

I’ve hired a contractor to redo my front yard and stoop.  He’ll be repaving the (100 sq foot) yard with bluestone.  I had envisioned bluestone…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

katywriter

in Architecture 12 years and 7 months ago

Slanted brownstone/uneven settling/fix?

Hi there, we are looking to buy a brownstone. On one side of it is a row of brownstones, on the other is a much…

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crownrenovation

in Architecture 12 years and 7 months ago

Calling all Architects for Queen Anne Renovation in Crown Heights

We are closing on a 4 story limestone in Crown Heights North and looking for architects and or design/build firms to discuss our renovation project.…

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gowanusgus

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

Boiler mystery - recommended technician?

Hi, Our upstairs tenant’s boiler is an enerjet gas furnace which was working perfectly for many years until the end of last winter. The furnace…

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gowanusgus

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

Boiler mystery - recommended technician?

Hi, Our upstairs tenant’s boiler is an enerjet gas furnace which was working perfectly for many years until the end of last winter. The furnace…

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bobjohn

in Other 12 years and 7 months ago

hindsight of the storm

So after you went though this storm, how would you prepare for the next storm? Some people talk about protable generators. some people install sump…

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bdz

in Construction 12 years and 7 months ago

Gas stations with gas

We neglected to fill up our car and now are struggling to find a gas station with gas in the area.  Has anyone had any…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

fangfang2007

in Real Estate - General 12 years and 7 months ago

Letter of Objection

Does anyone really get approvel the letter of no objection from DOB? If got rejected, can we try the second time for the letter? My…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

mattsbaer

in Co-Op Related 12 years and 7 months ago

Renters in a co-op?

Looking at a few different co-ops in PH/CH, some of them have sponsor units rented out to long-time tenants and some do not. Does a…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

jasonmones

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

Does anyone know of a good carpenter who would work with owner on renovating a garage into a studio?

I am looking to add an addition (6ft)  to a one car garage in Ditmas Park. (I don’t think I need a permit since I…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

emekap

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

Replacing damaged wood doors in brownstone with Jeld-Wen Molded Wood Composite Interior Doors. Any thoughts?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5093f301ba4d3-.jpg Went to Dykes as I needed to replace a number of interior doors that are somewhat badly damaged and when I went there the…

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jasonmones

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

Does anyone know of a good carpenter who would work with owner on renovating a garage into a studio?

I am looking to add an addition (6ft)  to a one car garage in Ditmas Park. (I don’t think I need a permit since I…

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UWS

in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 7 months ago

Seeking ideas for back wall in backyard

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5093f0d5e7cfc-.jpg The storm exposed what an eyesore the cement back wall of our garden is – after trimming away 35 years’ worth of ivy, I…

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lasignora

in Antiques 12 years and 7 months ago

Looking for stone fireplace mantel

We are currently restoring a brownstone, including reclaiming a fireplace that was bricked in years ago. Would like to find a mantle consistent with the…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

RBCG

in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 7 months ago

small repair to plaster medallion

A small piece of my plaster ceiling medallion is missing. It should be a relatively easy repair – all I need to do is duplicate…

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bedstuytownhouse

in Furniture 12 years and 7 months ago

Where can I buy a NEW mattress...cash and carry?

Hi all, Looking for recommendations on a place we can purchase and walk away with a mattress in Brooklyn?  Have friends who have suffered from…

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