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wjbehrle

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Rooftop HVAC installation

Does anyone have experience with new HVAC installation on the roof of an old building? If so, I would very much appreciate some advice and…

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ToddHaimanLandscapeDesign

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Bluestone patio installer.

Would be very grateful for any recommendations

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Squeaky stairs

We have really loud and squeaky stairs. Anyone/any way to fix/repair it without replacing it? The wooden steps seem quite new and got newish carpeting…

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Updated 6 years ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Basement flooding in heavy rain

We’re having a basement flooding problem in our brownstone and I was wondering if our problem is common. The rain from our roof flows into…

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Updated 6 years ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

no appraisal heloc

does anyone know any companies that do no appraisal on helocs?

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Digital locks for original brownstone doors?

We would like to change our parlor level exterior and interior double door entry locks from keys to a digital system. We have sought help…

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MBET

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Roof Deck Installation recommendation?

I’m in a flat roof brownstone building in Park Slope. We would like to have a roof deck installed. A deck that is suspended on…

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Updated 6 years ago

redwagon

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Seeking cabinet maker

Hi, We are interested and redoing our kitchen and are looking for a talented cabinetmaker who can help us get a Plain English look at…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

no appraisal heloc

does anyone know any companies that do no appraisal on helocs?

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Adrienne

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Landscaper Recommendation

Can anyone recommend a landscape designer for a small front yard, please?

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Squeaky stairs

We have really loud and squeaky stairs. Anyone/any way to fix/repair it without replacing it? The wooden steps seem quite new and got newish carpeting…

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tizianarinaldi

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Bronze figural newel post repair in Brooklyn

Hi, this is my first post though I haveown my brownstone since 2002. I have a lovely Bronze figural lamp that is supposed to be…

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Updated 6 years ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Metal molding stripping

Looking to have steel doorframes, as well as a couple of riser pipes, stripped, polished, and coated in our Deco-era apartment on the Lower East…

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Updated 6 years ago

jjq

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Letter of No Objection

I own a two story, plus legal habitable basement, 2-family limestone in Brooklyn. No cellar. When I bought the property, the basement was metered-out (both…

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Updated 6 years ago

rene.soloserrato

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Heating in Garden-Level Brownstone Extension

My tenant’s bathroom is located in an extension. The existing in-wall heater (which wasn’t really sufficient) died. Recommendations on the best way to heat the…

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timothyroberts

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Need to replace exterior doors - recommendations requested

Hi all, I need to replace front and back exterior doors on the lower level of a brownstone, and would love recommendations for someone with…

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timothyroberts

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Need to replace exterior doors - recommendations requested

Hi all, I need to replace front and back exterior doors on the lower level of a brownstone, and would love recommendations for someone with…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Permit for swapping gas stove? Sink?

Do you technically need a LAA permit and plumber to swap out a gas stove? I’m not talking about moving it or the gas line.…

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Updated 6 years ago

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What work has been done

Anyone know how I can research when the gas pipes were installed in my building ? I found some info that asbestos was abated from…

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tizianarinaldi

in General Discussion 6 years ago

Bronze figural newel post repair in Brooklyn

Hi, this is my first post though I haveown my brownstone since 2002. I have a lovely Bronze figural lamp that is supposed to be…

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