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brickstone
in Roofers 13 years and 9 months ago
Roofer recommendation?
Well, the recent monsoon season has made it undeniably clear that I need to replace the 20+ year old roof on my brownstone (17.5’X40′). Got an…
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crackedstucco
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months ago
Window company recommendations
Hi everybody, We’re replacing the facade on our brownstone next month and thought we’d use the opportunity to put in some more energy efficient windows.…
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renoishard2
in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago
How to water a backyard
We finally got serious about creating a garden in the backyard of our house. But I seem to be killing all of our plants. I…
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ferney1c
in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago
Certificate of Non Harassment Background check. They contacted one of our relatives!
It was my understanding that the inquiry period for a Certificate of Non Harassment is three years from the date of your filing the application. …
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FishieFishie
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
Plea for more detailed recs...and my floor repair search
This forum design seems better suited for quick Q&A rather than discussion, but I’ll include this anyway. For those of you who want to cut…
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luvdaborstch
in Pest Control 12 years and 9 months ago
Bats in drain pipes?
So… I was cleaning out my back yard mesh drain cover, and as I lifted it up, I noticed two small red bats clinging to…
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xistent
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
MASON RECOMMENDATION
I just had a great experience with Anthony Bauer also know as “Anthony The Mason” on this site. I found him here and hired him…
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xistent
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
MASON RECOMMENDATION
I just had a great experience with Anthony Bauer also know as “Anthony The Mason” on this site. I found him here and hired him…
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jz108
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
Help! FLEAS...maybe
I beleive we have fleas….dog scratching, inexplainable red/ brown dirt around, bites on me…and last night while reading iphone in bed i saw one jump…
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cjgiffen
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Need a recommendation for a professional cleaning company
We need someone who can come in post-renovation and scrub down the apartment so it is dust free when my pregnant wife moves back in.…
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2little
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 9 months ago
"Existing Square Footage" and "Proposed Square Footage" same on Permit, what's up with the Extension?
One of my neighbors is doing a townhouse renovation. The building permit researched online at the Building Dept.’s website states that the final square footage…
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bedstuy06
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
Spalling brick - OK to brownstone over it?
We have spalling brick in most of the under stoop entryway because the previous owner had painted the brick with oil paint. We have removed the paint but…
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bedstuy06
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
Spalling brick - OK to brownstone over it?
We have spalling brick in most of the under stoop entryway because the previous owner had painted the brick with oil paint. We have removed the paint but…
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dshnyc
in Insurance 12 years and 9 months ago
HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE FOR BROOKLYN BROWNSTONE IN CARROLL GARDENS
PLEASE RECOMMEND HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE FOR A BROWNSTONE IN CARROLL GARDENS IN BROOKLYN, NY11231
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Cobblekrill
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Wall hung toilet
I am in the process of trying to design a tiny powder room on the parlor floor and want to use a wall hung toilet…
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sd
in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago
Code for Deck Stairs Tread and Riser dimensions?
I’m looking for the latest NYC requirements for the tread and riser dimensions for an exterior staircase (for a deck). This is NOT officially a…
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vl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation for a Contractor: Sherlock Homes
I would like to recommend Damian from Sherlock Homes Interior Corp. (sherlockhomesny@yahoo.com) for general contracting work and renovations. Damian, Ivan, and Jimmy did a great…
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sd
in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago
Code for Deck Stairs Tread and Riser dimensions?
I’m looking for the latest NYC requirements for the tread and riser dimensions for an exterior staircase (for a deck). This is NOT officially a…
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