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bergenstreetgirl
in Pest Control 13 years and 5 months ago
Rat-proofing a brownstone
Our building has a persistent problem with rats. They generally seem to enter the building around the basement windows, which — not coincidentally — are…
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jackdavis100
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 5 months ago
Non MLS properties?
People, I moved to the Bayridge area 2 years ago and have been in the market for a house since then. I’ve been keeping track…
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fluxus
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 6 months ago
Real Estate Broker/Agent Recommendation: Nadine Adamson & Karesse Grenier (BHS)
Dear Future Neighbor, We recently purchased a brownstone in Brooklyn, NY, and we’re writing to commend Nadine Adamson and Karesse Grenier as two of the…
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Contractor dispute
Sorry this is a bit long winded but I wanted to get a wider opinion [from other contractors as much as anyone on this issue]…
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tgiardina
in Roofers 13 years and 5 months ago
I need someone to replace a couple broken Spanish Tiles (I have extras)! Any recommendations?
Im just looking for someone to come to our Bay Ridge house and replace some tiles. I am hoping ot find someone with experience with…
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rocketship
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago
Cleaning a house trap
Our house trap seems to clog on a weekly basis (construction debris, rust, gravel, etc). I’ve been cleaning it out with a shop vac, but…
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Kateruba
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 5 months ago
No letter of objection on a house without C of O = dealbreaker?
Hello everyone! Please help me decide if no letter of no objection on a house without C of O is a dealbreaker! I’ve been trying…
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guikazoid
in Heating 13 years and 5 months ago
Water temperature on a boiler (gas)
What should the water temperature be set for a water heating system?
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streaker
in Zoning 13 years and 5 months ago
Neighbor problems : what rules govern separation walls between residential homes in Brooklyn?
My neighbor built a six foot concrete wall on the dividing line between my mothers house and his two years ago. He did not consult…
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RBCG
in Insulation 13 years and 5 months ago
Insulation for cockloft?
I’m looking for someone to put insulation in the cockloft of my townhouse (i.e. between the ceiling of the top floor and the roof. On…
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carollann
in Property Management 13 years and 5 months ago
Can anyone recommend a building management website for a small condo?
My new condo building (16 units) is looking to set up a website to share docs, have a forum, manage tasks, and post buidling-related matters/news.…
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sbmldc
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 5 months ago
can someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity to shops, etc.
someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity…
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sbmldc
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 5 months ago
can someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity to shops, etc.
someone give me info on living in the area of 324 bergen St.? thinking of living there, just not sure of the area and proximity…
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cjts
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
ISO Expeditor
Looking for an expeditor that can come in on a job that is filed help us overcome a lot of rabid objections and close out…
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bergenstreetgirl
in Pest Control 13 years and 5 months ago
Rat-proofing a brownstone
Our building has a persistent problem with rats. They generally seem to enter the building around the basement windows, which — not coincidentally — are…
0
kyr
in Appliances 13 years and 5 months ago
Electric Dryer Exhaust system
hi, I am looking for New York state residential code exhaust duct requirements (for electric clothes dryer). Something similar to International Residential Code section M1502.8(this…
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stickerhappy
in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago
Quality front door closer
Our vestibule door slams like crazy when the front door is also open- I guess it creates a vacuum which makes it slam closed. I…
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PSGal
in Cellar 13 years and 5 months ago
Best Temporary Solution for a Foundation Wall Crack
Hello always-helpful Brownstoners. Question: It may take us a bit of time for us to get to a permament solution for a recently found, small…
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well_pHed
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for Paint Stripping, Shutter Restoration and/or Lead Abatement
If you are looking into stripping and/or restoring your historic woodwork, you should seriously consider hiring Gerald LaStarza, of Brooklyn Modern. (info@brooklynartisan.com; brooklynmodern.com) After our kid…
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