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nalusurf

in Architecture 13 years and 5 months ago

Need a Structural Engineer Inspection for a Damaged Girder

Hi All, Looking for a reliable and knowledgeable structural engineer, familiar with brownstone structure, to provide an inspection on a water and termite damaged girder.…

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Updated 13 years ago

metaphase

in Masonry 13 years ago

recommendations for brick painting/coating?

We have a townhouse with a rear exterior brick wall that is not painted/coated.  The previous owners removed the paint by powerwashing and then repointed…

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Updated 13 years ago

nalusurf

in Insurance 13 years ago

Looking for Home Insurance Co. that Doesn't Require Garden Level Bars to be Swing Away??

Hi All, Checked past threads on this issue and we are in a similar situation as many on this site.  We are a new policy…

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Updated 13 years ago

lapinagile

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 9 months ago

Anyone have Brooklyn This Old House episodes?

Hi all, I’ve been searching everywhere for the 2009 This Old House episodes featuring a renovation of a Prospect Heights brownstone. Can’t find them on…

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Updated 13 years ago

gigi

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago

polished concrete floors

hi all. We are renovating a basement where we will put the bedrooms. I want to have a finish with polished concrete floors. Can ayone…

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Updated 13 years ago

anony

in General Contractors 13 years ago

Asbestos removal?

I’m having my electrical upgraded in the basement and the contractor said I may have asbestos on my pipes and ConEd may have an issue…

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happycats

in General Contractors 13 years ago

Handyman Needed To Install Two Interior Pine Doors

Hi. I am going to be ordering two pine doors soon and looking for a handyman that is experienced with installing interior doors. The doors…

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geezee

in General Contractors 13 years ago

ISO 20 X 20 Pavers

Does anybody know where we can find 20×20 pavers in Bkln? We bought an umbrella that needs pavers this size to weight it down, but…

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Updated 13 years ago

mystiky

in Accounting 13 years and 1 month ago

Tax Credit for Sewer Replacement in Brooklyn, NY?

I received a “Cease & Decease” order for my collapsed sewer for my house.  It was immediately completely replaced by a licensed Master Plumber (from just…

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Updated 13 years ago

rrmwzsxyjntpaloh

in Construction 13 years ago

spray foam insulation for soundproofing

Does anyone have experience with spray foam insulation for soundproofing?  I’m in a 100 yrs old coop with plaster walls and hardwood floors, and have a…

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Updated 13 years ago

Margie

in Insurance 13 years and 2 months ago

Insurer requires changing window bars?

Our insurer (State Farm) is requiring that we change our basement window bars from permanent to the kind that have safety latches that will allow…

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Updated 13 years ago

virginiesommet

in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years ago

Antic Wood Mantle for Fire place for sale.

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515a280f6d8a1-.jpg Hello Guys! I have one wood Fire Place Mantle for sale+mosaic tile  which goes with it. This beautiful antic wood mantle is in a…

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Turtlejam19

in Taxes 13 years ago

Accountant or Tax preparer recommendations

I am in search of recommendations for a knowledgeable and trustworthy accountant or tax preparer.  Especially looking for someone with expertise deadling with rresidential rental…

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nalusurf

in Insurance 13 years ago

Looking for Home Insurance Co. that Doesn't Require Garden Level Bars to be Swing Away??

Hi All, Checked past threads on this issue and we are in a similar situation as many on this site.  We are a new policy…

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brooklynny

in Masonry 13 years ago

Reclaimed Bricks for Garden Use

I planned to use reclaimed bricks from my recent renovation to pave part of my garden, but the post below about rear brick walls now…

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addy19

in Construction 13 years ago

Fence and decking recommendation

We purchased a two-family house in crown heights north. One of the first things we needed to get done was installing a proper fence. The…

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Updated 13 years ago

ditmasmom

in Boiler Repair 13 years ago

Gas line question

So I posted previously about my high gas bills (and the house is unoccupied). This morning my plumber and contractor mentioned that they thought the…

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Updated 13 years ago

hawaiismurf

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago

Kitchenette in single family

Hi, I know that a one-family C of O means only 1 kitchen is allowed, with an additional kitchenette possible if it is

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Updated 13 years ago

metaphase

in Masonry 13 years ago

recommendations for brick painting/coating?

We have a townhouse with a rear exterior brick wall that is not painted/coated.  The previous owners removed the paint by powerwashing and then repointed…

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chrissie

in Landscaping 13 years ago

DEP WATER AND SEWER PROTECTION ***UPDATED INFO***

I am submitting this as a new post in that new, important info was added to original post of 3-21-13 and runs the risk of…

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Updated 13 years ago

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