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dudeonocean
in Decks and Porches 2 weeks ago
Contractor to install backyard pavers, fence and turf
Hi all. Would appreciate any recommendations for contractors to install backyard pavers, turf and a new fence. Thanks.
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oldhome
in General Discussion 2 weeks ago
Bath Remodeling Costs
Hi! We’re in an old brownstone and our bathroom (14′ x 6′) needs remodeling and we would love to hear from others who have completed…
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bkcontractorwhistleblower
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Townhouse Garden Rental Advice
Looking for advice and guidance on listing and renting out a garden level apartment of a townhouse in Brooklyn. I do not want to go…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Old House Construction Mystery
We have a 3 story plus basement townhouse – no cellar. We’re having to repair some plumbing in the basement and so have dug down…
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samtsegaye
in Garden 1 month ago
Installing porcelain pavers in backyard
We have an average sized townhouse backyard. We don’t have a green thumb and are away often so we are going to fully hardscape the…
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santos
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
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bartonlewis1
in General Discussion 4 weeks ago
RPAPL 881 proceeding - back yard access by neighboring developer
Hello, a developer who bought the house next door to me wants access to my back yard to erect scaffolding or otherwise have access to…
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helenmelamed
in Plumbing 1 month ago
Need new boiler
Hi, The Mclain boiler we inherited finally went kaput on us. I need to find a reputable and reliable plumber to replace it…any recommendations? thanks…
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isabelscharenberg
in Heating and Cooling 2 months ago
Searching for a contractor that is familiar with HVAC Fujitsu Mini Split (with Wifi Moduls)
The contractors who put in our HVAC Fujitsu system no longer service Brooklyn and i am looking for someone who also has a Fujitsu system…
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sphil305
in Real Estate - General 1 year ago
When should I start the eviction process for a tenant with consistent late payments?
I have a tenant who pays half of the rent at the beginning of the month and then the other half at the end of…
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fmb78
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Large brownstone door glass pane disposal / rehousing
Hello. We just had the glass in our brownstone entry doors replaced. I’m unsure of how to dispose of the old panes. (I do not…
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deanbh
in Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
Water usage per apartment?
Hi, Hoping to get some collective advice from the brownstoner hive – We live in a small brownstone building in Brooklyn heights, looking at our…
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BobMarvin
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Roof Inspection —Recommendation and Endorsement
Steve Cymbalski (Brownstone Home Inspection LLC) inspected my roof recently and I just received his written report. As you might expect from Steve’s many helpful…
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samtsegaye
in Garden 1 month ago
Backyard fence for townhouse
Hello – Has anyone used Trex composite fencing for their backyard fencing? If yes, would love to hear some thoughts on it as it is…
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ken.ruck
in Decks and Porches 1 month ago
Hot tub on roof
Looking for recommendations on firms able to place a hot tub on the roof of a 10 year old cinder block structured building. Need a…
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sphil305
in Home Buying 1 month ago
Cheapest Home Insurance Broker – Where Can I Find One?
Looking to buy home insurance and I don’t care about extras, bells, or whistles. I only want the absolute cheapest policy that still counts as…
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sphil305
in Bath & Kitchen 1 month ago
Best Places to Find One-Wall Kitchen Cabinets in Brooklyn
Looking to outfit a one-wall kitchen in Brooklyn for a studio apt. I need good-quality cabinets that are functional, stylish, and fit a compact layout.…
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samtsegaye
in Garden 1 month ago
Backyard construction and design
i live in middle village and there are companies here that work locally in this area, middle village, maspeth, ridgewood. more working class areas. i…
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