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CGDad
in Construction 12 years and 8 months ago
raising ceiling into cockloft
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c5b1efa0d91-.jpg Hi all – My youngest (of 3) children has the short end of the stick in our townhouse, sleeping in the smallest 7’x10′ room…
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designbrooklyn
in General Discussion 1 year ago
Cleaning services
Can anyone please recommend a reliable cleaning person to clean our house in Clinton Hill once a week? English or Spanish ok. Thank you
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dfreed1
in General Discussion 1 year and 1 month ago
Forum Activity
Have been in the Brownstone Community for some years. It seems to me that since the change to the new format there are a lot…
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850mph
in General Discussion 1 year ago
Still Cant Post From Samsung Phone or Mac Mini
Headline says it all
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huesos
in Heating and Cooling 1 year and 1 month ago
Gas Boiler Service Company?
We’re looking for a gas boiler service company that can handle emergency repair calls within a reasonable period of time in downtown BK. Any recommendations…
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lucasosso
in General Discussion 1 year ago
Lead paint testing
Can anyone recommend an EPA certified lead paint testing contractor for the new lead paint requirements?
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allisoncon
in General Discussion 1 year and 1 month ago
Floor contractors?
Hoping to get floors refinished and some inlaid woodwork repaired in a brownstone co-op before moving in. I’m looking for recommendations for floor contractors. TIA!
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edtvg
in Home Buying 1 year ago
Inspector
I want to provide the highest reccomendation for Steve Cymbalsky. His company is Brownstone Home Inspection LLC. I’ve used Steve on two seperate occasions to…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 1 year ago
Appliance Repair Technician Recommendation
i have used this Pablo at Late Appliance Repair three times in the past to: 1. replace the “dogs” in my washer drum, 2. replace…
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opoddubnaya.bootsoft
in Chimney and Fireplace 1 year ago
In search of ceramic european style wood burning stove
Our house has several grandfathered wood burning fireplaces. They are assumed functional. However: the central chimney has 2 fireplaces, one is closed up, just decorative,…
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kwar
in General Discussion 1 year and 1 month ago
Slate tiles
Hi, I need to get the slate (?) tiles near/below the roof of our brownstone fixed, but don’t even know where to begin. Who does…
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sphil305
in Real Estate - General 1 year ago
Will the DeNova Detect 2-in-1 Natural Gas & CO Detector comply with NYC\'s Local Law 157?
Hey everyone, I’m looking to comply with New York City’s Local Law 157, which requires the installation of natural gas detectors in residences with gas…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 1 year ago
FREE Old House Journals
I have a pile of Old House Journals here that someone on this board had given me. I thought i was going to read them…
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cate
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Garbage Bins Have Not Arrived
We ordered the NYC garbage bins a long time ago to comply with the law that went into effect this week but the bins have…
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simonelaube
in Architectural Salvage 1 year ago
Original Brownstone Shutters for Sale
25-19pcs original victorian brownstone shutters – $250 total, $15 each. FB Marketplace listing with pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/637363935340721/ Would be great for art projects or restoration.
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allisoncon
in Renovation 1 year and 1 month ago
Floor contractors?
Planning to get floors refinished and inlaid woodwork repaired before moving into a brownstone co-op. Looking for flooring contractors. TIA!
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menierchoc
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Sofa and upholstered chair cleaning
Seeking recommendations for sofa and upholstered chair cleaning. Please post responses from customers only, not businesses, thanks
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ppet456
in General Discussion 1 year and 1 month ago
Accountant for 4-unit brownstone?
Hi, all, Can anyone recommend an accountant who could help our small (4 units) building deal with filing HOA taxes, setting up a building reserve…
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BobMarvin
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 1 year and 5 months ago
More About Parapet Inspections
This article by Kim Velsey in Curbed/ New York Magazine should reassure homeowners; it looks like most brownstones don’t acyually have parapets: https://www.curbed.com/article/panic-new-parapet-inspection-law-dob.html
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