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pitythefool
in General Discussion 3 weeks ago
Replacing etched glass panels in pocket door? Asking for my regretful 16 year old son!
When demonstrating a tennis swing, my son accidentally put his elbow through one of the etched glass panels in the original pocket door of our…
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sphil305
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Looking to replace windows on my non-landmarked property
Does anyone have a good experience with a particular company they can recommend? Also, what was the price range to replace each window roughly?
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sphil305
in Renovation 3 weeks ago
Do Kitchen Cabinet Stores in Brooklyn Offer Installation?
I’m looking to remodel my kitchen in Brooklyn and want to know if kitchen cabinet stores here only sell cabinets or if some also handle…
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khfoster
in Renovation 3 weeks ago
RFP: Construction Manager / General Contractor – Passive House Brownstone Redevelopment
Project: Brooklyn NY 4-story brownstone with rear and cellar extensions. ________________________________________ Scope Overview Seeking a Construction Manager / GC to provide pre-construction estimating, value-engineering, and…
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dudeonocean
in Decks and Porches 3 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 4 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 4 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
If you need to repair your door send me a message to plinio santo 25@gmail.com
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bartonlewis1
in General Discussion 1 month 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 and 1 month 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 3 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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