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finsteraarhorn
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Walk-in shower contractor recommendations
For a bathroom renovation, I am planning to have a 3 x 5 foot walk-in shower built – I’m thinking to have this done with…
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pammccray27
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Closing an inherited open permit
Curious if anyone has experience closing permits that were started by a previous homeowner? We are considering purchasing a property where the current homeowner did…
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rositagibson
in Plumbing 2 years and 1 month ago
Replacing sewer line on a 2 family home
I am finally going to pull the trigger and replace my sewer line. With the recent floods over the past few years, what are some…
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jimyjames.robert96
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Moving a kitchen
We’re thinking of moving the location of our Bed Stuy townhouse kitchen up from garden to parlor floor without moving the gas line. I.e. switching…
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jimyjames.robert96
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Renovations and taxes
Does anyone have information on how much taxes increase after a renovation on a 2 Family Home? And how this relates tot he cost of…
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slimc
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Leak - main plumbing waste stack
Just noticed water dripping down the stone basement wall by the main stack. I think my tenants were both showering in separate bathrooms and then…
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jimyjames.robert96
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Insurance Recommendation
Does anyone have recommendations for homeowners/hazard insurance providers for values above $1.5M. Nationwide and Allstate said the amount was too high. Wondering if Chubb is…
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sallyleonard
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
ISO Parlor floor pocket shutters
Just moved into the parlor floor of a brownstone and looking for salvaged pocket shutters to put in two bedroom windows that each measure 111″…
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chipito
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Steam pipe vent that doesn’t rattle
The tallest steam pipe in our house that goes up through four floors has a vent on it that eventually rattles after replacing it. Is…
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carasgaladhon
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Put mini split condenser on roof, or mount to side of building?
Hey folks, I’m considering installing some mini splits in my 1920 Ridgewood brick 2 family house. I’m looking to do it myself, and am in…
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santos
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
doors
This is a replica of doors manufactured by us before and after [1000019380](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:M02k:1000019380.jpg.jpg) [1000019998](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:6E2c:1000019998.jpg.jpg)
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Looking for Bulk Mattress Covers for Bed Disposal - Any Recommendations?
Does anyone know of a good place to get bulk mattress covers for disposing of beds?
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ahnyst.smalls
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
lead pipe bulge?
This lead pipe has a huge dripping bulge… image attached. Any ideas if this is an easy fix or how much I’d expect to pay?…
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cambellara
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Replacing Backyard Grass with Artificial Turf
We’re considering replacing our backyard with artificial turf and looking for any tips, tricks, recommendations, local installers, pros or cons. Why we wanna replace? Lower…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Need of sprinkler after renovation? Going from 5-family CO to 2-family CO
This is a question I would have thought would have been very straightforward, but I can’t seem to get a single answer. House built in…
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decoart
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Window treatments for rental units
I’ve got a 3 family building I’ve been renovating. I’m currently living on the renovated 3rd floor and I need window treatments. Once I finish…
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jimyjames.robert96
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Pocket Door as entry/exit
It is acceptable/normal for a pocket door to be used as the entry/exit into an apartment in a brownstone? i.e. Entry into the building hallway…
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slimc
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Painting baseboards
Finally decided to paint the baseboards in a middle room of a garden apt. This room has no other original details, the walls are Sheetrock,…
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