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winginit
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 8 months ago
4 story high iron laundry ladder REMOVAL
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5bcba33bfbd-.jpg My Wisteria vine and Irene finally pulled down my old ladder at the back of my yard. Any ideas on who might help me…
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widthom
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
Boiler is OFF but WARM !?
I have an old Dunkirk boiler which drives the hot-water baseboards in my house. The other day my CO alarm went off so out of…
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leee
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago
Reliable, insured plumber?
Hi, I’m looking for an insured plumber to clear some drains ASAP. It’s a small, straightforward job. I just got royally screwed over by econo…
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Nilso
in Lighting 13 years and 8 months ago
Gas Lamp Repair
Following this weekend, I need to repair the gas lamp outside my house (new glass panel and replacement of other metal parts). Is there a…
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greengirlina
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago
Free Cement Board, Ballusters
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5c1707e064e-.jpg Have three sheets of Durock (one full, one almost full, one about 2/3rds), plus some smaller scraps, to give away. Also, a full string…
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moskow_on_gowanus
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 8 months ago
I am really mad at my neighbor who is the constant source of my flood
We had a terrible night today. Our drain system – 3 drains, in front, on the back and one internal – worked like a charm.…
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angiefish
in Landmarks 13 years and 8 months ago
Landmarked property
We are looking at a house that has been calendared for landmark. If the house becomes landmarked, do it mean that any and all work…
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esther
in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago
NYC Fire Escapes
Quick Questions. Does anyone know if you can change the look of a fire escape to look more like a balcony than a typical NYC…
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N
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago
microhood and exhaust fan
I am renovating my tiny kitchen and the contractor suggests using a microhood due to space contraints and the fact that the stove is against…
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tracyj
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago
Windowless Kitchen - How to salvage a space with no window?
Hi there … I have been considering purchasing a co-op unit that is nice except the kitchen doesn’t have a window. I’m wondering if there…
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namahs
in Landlord 13 years and 8 months ago
How to handle neighbor tenant's
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5abe3ea966e-processed-httpwwwhoelsindianshopcomhtmljeepsoundghost_man_pulling_hair_outgif.gif We live in a semi detached house with a private driveway on the side. Our driveway is adjacent to our neighbor’s driveway. The past…
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manolo88
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 9 months ago
Looking to sell pricey Kitchen online
I am looking to sell a Poggenpohl kitchen and wanted to ask if anyone knows of a good place to do so, online. Appreciate your…
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deviatar
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
Advice on pouring concrete basement floor & installing drain?
I have an old broken concrete/dirt/tile basement floor in a brownstone and we had a bad flood from this latest hurricane. A while ago I…
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lnneedshelp
in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago
Locating the source of water leaks
My brick and brownstone building (4 floors) has leaks at two points that I can’t figure out. One if a leak in the roof of…
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gretschgirl
in General Contractors 13 years and 8 months ago
legal representation
Any advice for a small condo unit seeking legal representation to bring suit against local developer/real estate mogul? Said developer has not fixed ongoing roof…
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lnneedshelp
in Doors 13 years and 8 months ago
Metal Gound Floor Entrance/exit door to street severe sticking
This door has had problems for years. as the builiding shifts, the door starts to stick–especially in the humid weather. I’ve had it filed several…
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lnneedshelp
in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago
Locating the source of water leaks
My brick and brownstone building (4 floors) has leaks at two points that I can’t figure out. One if a leak in the roof of…
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brownstoner
in Quality of Life 13 years and 8 months ago
Please Post Your Hurricane Photos Here
Please take advantage of the new photo posting capabilities to contribute your hurricane photos in this thread. Thanks and stay safe.
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