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desert-island
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Waterproofing a BK Basement
I’m looking into some waterproofing specialists and wondering how much is overkill? Like many people we had water flood our basement during last Friday’s rain.…
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desert-island
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Waterproofing a BK Basement
I’m looking into some waterproofing specialists and wondering how much is overkill? Like many people we had water flood our basement during last Friday’s rain.…
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claudia
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Manual Dumb Waiter Restoration needed
We are looking for someone capable of rebuilding our dumbwaiter – specifically we’d like a manual rope pulley system (which was the original system) set…
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reccomand1nyc
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Architect Recs? 1br apt renovation
hello! looking for some recommendations for an architect to kick off our apartment renovation. we are hoping to reconfigure our 1br apt (in non-landmarked brownstone)…
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Cole
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
How Cold do Cellars Get
I have a brownstone attached on two sides. We’re going all-electric and getting rid of gas (let’s not start that argument again – if it…
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jadamathurin22
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Water coming up through the floor in my garden level apartment
During last Friday’s storm, the sump pump inside my unit was taking water in nonstop, but was able to pump it out fast enough. However,…
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wkawalko
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Cellar hatch 34” x 34” opening
For sale [IMG_3354](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:HUWU:img_3354.jpeg.jpg) [IMG_3365](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:TKja:img_3365.jpeg.jpg)
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wkawalko
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Cellar hatch 34” x 34” opening
For sale [IMG_3354](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:HUWU:img_3354.jpeg.jpg) [IMG_3365](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:TKja:img_3365.jpeg.jpg)
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jadamathurin22
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Water coming up through the floor in my garden level apartment
During last Friday’s storm, the sump pump inside my unit was taking water in nonstop, but was able to pump it out fast enough. However,…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Vent pipe
Anyone recommend a plumber for Brooklyn to clean a vent pipe and do other other work such as change out gas valves?
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debbernst
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
AWR insurance
hello for some reason i couldn’t reply to the old post as it was closed. Home inspector – thank you so much always for your…
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debbernst
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
AWR insurance
hello for some reason i couldn’t reply to the old post as it was closed. Home inspector – thank you so much always for your…
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costermieraia
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Front Doors
Seeking advice for front door replacement options that are something other than full bespoke carpentry. We are in a landmarked district, so I know there…
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carasgaladhon
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Should I get Sewer/Water backup coverage on my Home Insurance?
Hi folks. I’m in contract on a house in Ridgewood, and am currently shopping around for home insurance. With the rain storms, I have been…
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CHM
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
ISO someone to install drain and drain pipe under stoop of a brownstone
the recent rains have flooded the area under the stoop and caused water to seep in under the garden apt. door. I’m pretty sure there…
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onapier
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Water leaking in cellar from neighbors
During the flooding on Friday, I found water pouring through a small hole in my brownstone’s cellar wall from my neighbor’s cellar. I’m thinking that…
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eg66
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Thinking about buying house from landlord
My husband and I rent a narrow wood frame house, owned by one family for three generations. We have a great deal and we know…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Vent pipe
Anyone recommend a plumber for Brooklyn to clean a vent pipe and do other other work such as change out gas valves?
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