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middlewest

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago

Inspection Finds Leaking Roof?

I am in the process of purchasing a townhouse, and completed a pre-contract inspection which, among other things, found an actively leaking roof.  The roof…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

GoodProspect

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 7 months ago

Should I bring in a drain specialist?

We own a 4-family bldg in Prospect Heights. Some of the tenants have been complaining about slow drainage in their bathtubs, bathroom sinks and kitchen…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

hillel

in Other 13 years and 7 months ago

Humidifier

What is the best humidifier out there? I would need one for my 4 units building that has a large escavated basement. Something not too…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

o

in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 7 months ago

Any recommendations on lawyers familiar with settlements with a condo sponsor

We are looking for any recommendation for a Lawyer or Law Firm that can help us recoup funds put into repair problems we had with…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

nancy sullivqn

in Demolition 12 years and 7 months ago

Dumpster use? A few basic questions

Questions about dumpster use… 1\. Any permit needed from NYC? DOB? 2\. Will this tip off the DOB in some way to request an inspection…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

owner12

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 7 months ago

Searching for Freestanding "egg" shaped bathtub

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a3e0c7d6a01-.jpg Hello all, we’ve all heard stories of people buying new construction and gutting the existing brand new bathrooms and kitchens.  We are hoping to…

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rassnd2

in Architecture 12 years and 7 months ago

Roof fence/guardrail question

Hi Everyone, I live in a 6 unit, walkup “brownstone” building.  We used to have a white picket fence on our roof set a few…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

steveblake

in Architecture 13 years ago

Harlem Architect

I purchased a central Harlem townhouse and am seeking an architect to prepare filing drawings for a gut renovation coversion of an SRO to a…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

tribalkarma

in Boiler Repair 12 years and 7 months ago

I'm looking for a good referenced person to repair or replace a gas fired furnace that is steam heat.

It is for my nephew who had his family home in Brooklyn (his great grandfather build) devastated by Sandy. He has no electric, heat, internet,…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

humboldt

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

Heating System

I’m renovating our ground floor 500 sq ft commercial space, which is currently completely raw. I’m looking for a heating system that is cheap to…

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morganpony68

in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago

Generators

Anyone know if you are you allowed to have a generator in your brownstone in NYC?   I really don’t want a gas (“petrol”) powered…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

7andfive

in Architecture 12 years and 10 months ago

Architect recommendations needed

My offer on a house was just accepted. Totally happy but also overwhelmed. The house needs a complete rehab, so I’ll be using a 203K…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

BrooklynLove

in Appraisals 12 years and 7 months ago

Sullivan County property appraiser

I am looking for a knowledgeable property appraiser in Sullivan County.  Any recommendations?

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stella2009

in Decorative 12 years and 7 months ago

For sale: wall-to-wall 100% wool carpet (for those who would never consider carpet)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a28b7e6ae5f-.png Great for a bedroom or kids room: a very special high-end carpet (special order at VITRA showroom). Understated, very high quality 100% wool, the color is bluestone…

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stella2009

in Decorative 12 years and 7 months ago

For sale: wall-to-wall 100% wool carpet (for those who would never consider carpet)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a28b7e6ae5f-.png Great for a bedroom or kids room: a very special high-end carpet (special order at VITRA showroom). Understated, very high quality 100% wool, the color is bluestone…

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stella2009

in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 7 months ago

New Fisher & Paykel Top Load Electric Washer (Energy Star+)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a284ad956ee-.jpg Fisher & Paykel Ecosmart Top Load Washer (Energy Star), new in the original packaging. Purchased at AJ Madison ($550 + tax ) Selling for…

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lkat75

in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 7 months ago

Screen/Window Company Recomendation

I recently used All United Window & Glass (718.624.0490) to have some custom screens made for casement windows.  The customer service I received was second…

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crownrenovation

in Architecture 12 years and 7 months ago

Calling all Architects for Queen Anne Renovation in Crown Heights

We are closing on a 4 story limestone in Crown Heights North and looking for architects and or design/build firms to discuss our renovation project.…

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crownheights12

in Utilities 12 years and 7 months ago

Crown Heights recommendation on cable / internet / satellite

Hi, My fiancee and I are making the move to our new house this Wednesday! Wish us luck. One thing we’re going to need is…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

radgirl

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago

Refinishing wood floors price quote question

On average, how much per square foot to refinish the original wood floors for a brownstone in crown heights?  I’m asking per square foot because…

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