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graceyd
in For Sale 13 years ago
Couches for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe9de3b46110-.jpg Hello, We have a pair of matching large couches, woven beige fabric, each with 5 matching pillow for sale. They are in good condition,…
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agamama
in Inspection 13 years ago
Mold inspection rec?
Had some flooding in our ground floor and now some congestion allergy-type stuff. Anyone have a mold inspector that they can recommend? Thanks
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gallagmc
in Appliances 13 years ago
Portable AC (air conditioner) Exhaust Hose
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fea0902c4555-.jpg I have a Danby Portable AC that has been discontinued (DPAC 10061). Last summer, the exhaust hoses disintegrated (not sure why, they hadn’t had…
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crackedstucco
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago
Facade engineer recommendations
Hi everybody, We need to get our badly cracked brownstone stucco facade redone. However, before we start we would like to have an engineer inspect…
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brittonm67
in Soundproofing 13 years ago
Soundproofing a ceiling
I am a concert musician and I practice regularly in my ground floor apartment during the day. I just moved into this place (which I…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 13 years ago
Fire rated caulk in holes for electrical cables?
When running new BX cables from one floor to another inside the walls of a NYC brownstone, do the holes between floors that the cables…
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ywalton
in Other 13 years ago
Lost: Medium wire-hair b&w terrier mix
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4feb5365afc36-.jpg Lost a black male wire-hair terrier mix with white chest and paws on Friday, June 22 from Franklin Avenue & Dean Street. Pix here: http://prospectheights.patch.com/announcements/lost-black-white-terrier-mix-needs-meds…
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agamama
in Inspection 13 years ago
Mold inspection rec?
Had some flooding in our ground floor and now some congestion allergy-type stuff. Anyone have a mold inspector that they can recommend? Thanks
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bhabe
in Taxes 13 years ago
COO vs Tax Class
Why would the COO and Tax Class be different on a house? COO has been 1-family for 10+ years, but Tax Class still shows as…
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DouglasAlan
in Doors & Windows 13 years ago
Window Security Bars - Cost? Recs?
We need to replace at least two exterior security bars on our windows. We might replace all four while we’re at it. Any idea on…
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gretschgirl
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years ago
metalwork
Is it possible to learn whether metalwork was primed properly? We’ve had a number of contractors tell us the considerable amount of rust on our…
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rafaelhaney
in Decorative 13 years ago
What is the way to hang a hammock from a loft frame?
Hi all, I have a very sturdy wood loft bed frame that can hold up to 1000 pounds. I have a hammock I want to…
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rafaelhaney
in Decorative 13 years ago
What is the way to hang a hammock from a loft frame?
Hi all, I have a very sturdy wood loft bed frame that can hold up to 1000 pounds. I have a hammock I want to…
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spnder
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years ago
Air Conditioner Replacement and Installation
I live on the top floor of a brownstone that has ancient Fedders though-wall air-conditioners. The older of the two finally bit the dust last…
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ms_gowanus
in Brownstoner 13 years and 9 months ago
How do I properly remove mold from my basement?
We just bought a house. Last night we noticed mold in the basement that we have never, ever seen before. We know that it is…
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M
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
kitchen cabinets finishes
im building kitchen cabinets with birch plywood and would like some help in finding the right product to refinsh the surface. I would like them…
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bk_homeslice
in General Contractors 13 years ago
floor plan suggestions
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fe785f7d53f0-.jpg Hey everyone, we posted this link asking for feedback on our floorplans and have since changed the layout since. Any advice would be appreciated! …
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brevoort
in Appraisals 13 years ago
How long between Signed contract and bank appraisal?
Hi, we are selling our building and counter-sigend the contract over 2 weeks ago. Our Real Estate Agent suggests that almost always, the banks are…
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