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ejalbk
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 9 months ago
New Sections Needed for Boiler: Installer?
Our cast iron boiler (located in Manhattan in a 22 unit building) has several rotten sections which need to be replaced. We called one of…
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leezle
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 9 months ago
Need a piece of wood cut - VERY simple job
Our 6 month old son is getting more and more mobile by the minute and we’re in baby-proofing mode. We have a tv stand with…
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spaceaddict
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Buying a Brownstone for under 500K
I want to gauge the possibility of getting a liveable (do not have to be renovated) Brownstone that is within walking distance to the A…
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maigheo
in Soundproofing 14 years ago
Soundproofing the ceiling
I’d be grateful for feedback from anyone having knowledge of/experience with soundproofing a ceiling. I live in a 700 square-foot pre-war one-bedroom co-op which I…
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cjs
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
With or Without an Expeditor?
Is it impossible to file at the Brooklyn Department of Buildings without an expeditor? If so what is the time frame to file and get…
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cjs
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
With or Without an Expeditor?
Is it impossible to file at the Brooklyn Department of Buildings without an expeditor? If so what is the time frame to file and get…
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sloper
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 9 months ago
Is a broker legally obligated to take an offer to the sponsor?
I don’t have a broker representing me, and made an offer last week at 23% below the asking price. The apt is new construction, and…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 9 months ago
Kitchen Vent
The building cleaned the kitchen and bathroom vents. Now the kitchen vent is so loud I can’t stand it. Before the vent was operational and…
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wasder
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 9 months ago
Need recommendation for flagstone sidewalk repair
My insurance company is asking me to repair a damaged section of flagstone in front of my house. Does anybody have a recommendation for a…
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Kate
in Metalwork 13 years and 9 months ago
Recommendations for replacing metal hatches to basement
Our metal hatches are old, poorly made, and not air- or water-tight, and we’re looking to have them replaced (one in front and one in…
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Lion55
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
New chimney flue
I am deciding between 2 chimney guys to install a chimney flue because we are converting to a gas boiler. Estimates were exactly the same. Any…
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tcccorcoran
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Crown Molding Restoration
I am renovating and restoring a townhouse in Clinton Hill, I would like to find a quality plaster restoration company for crown moldings.
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ejalbk
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 9 months ago
New Sections Needed for Boiler: Installer?
Our cast iron boiler (located in Manhattan in a 22 unit building) has several rotten sections which need to be replaced. We called one of…
0

nf85
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 9 months ago
Is there anywhere in Brooklyn to get paint mixed to match a wallpaper sample?
I’d like to paint our entryway the background color of the wallpaper in our vestibule, and don’t know of anyone in Brooklyn who has one…
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esther
in Brownstoner 13 years and 9 months ago
Construction/Refinance Loan for Mix Use Property
Hello All, I am looking for a mortgage broker who can recommend a 30 year fix rate loan on a commerical mix use property in…
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m926bk
in Appraisals 13 years and 9 months ago
Estate Sale Coordinator
Hello. Can anyone recommend a coordinator for an estate sale in Westchester County (NY)? I am packing up my grandparents’ house in Port Chester. The…
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leezle
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 9 months ago
Need a piece of wood cut - VERY simple job
Our 6 month old son is getting more and more mobile by the minute and we’re in baby-proofing mode. We have a tv stand with…
0

wasder
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 9 months ago
Need recommendation for flagstone sidewalk repair
My insurance company is asking me to repair a damaged section of flagstone in front of my house. Does anybody have a recommendation for a…
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arnaudg
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 9 months ago
Water Hammer Steam Heater
Hello, for several years I have been dealing with water hammer in my building, I tried several things to try to avoid this noise (Radiator…
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snappyglitter
in Other 13 years and 9 months ago
Leather Repair
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eba98bbb9639-processed-httpsquatorangecomimagesstoriestshirtlogos68-baby-bad-kittypng.png HELP! Due to a bad kitty, my leather jacket has a small tear. The tear doesn’t go through the whole coat, but just the…
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