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dindy
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Kitchen vent cleaning service
I have a Sirius range hood that vents to the outside. I take out and clean the filters that are removable, but grease can drip…
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littlenylion
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Look for Eastlake Door Hardware
Hi. Can anyone recommend a salvage yard or similar that sells Eastlake door knobs and hardware. I’m familiar with the online sites but would prefer…
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sydeburn
in General Discussion 6 years ago
free cast iron radiator, must pickup from 6 floor walkup
Very old and very heavy cast iron radiator available. Room was consistently too hot so I’m downsizing. There’s nothing wrong with this one. Some ornate…
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sydeburn
in General Discussion 6 years ago
free cast iron radiator, must pickup from 6 floor walkup
Very old and very heavy cast iron radiator available. Room was consistently too hot so I’m downsizing. There’s nothing wrong with this one. Some ornate…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Leveling a backyard
Sorry if this is a dumb question but how does one level a backyard without machinery? [LRM_EXPORT_47837672686789_20190629_145619458](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:shTW:lrm_export_47837672686789_20190629_145619458.jpeg.jpg)
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santos
in General Discussion 6 years ago
doors finish
repair and finishing of doors before and after [20190802_135700](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:JZPo:20190802_135700.jpg.jpg)
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Seeking beta testers for a solar energy app
Brooklyn Microgrid, (a peer-to-peer energy marketplace for locally generated, renewable energy), is seeking beta testers for a new app. Beta testers must have Android phones.…
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Seeking beta testers for a solar energy app
Brooklyn Microgrid, (a peer-to-peer energy marketplace for locally generated, renewable energy), is seeking beta testers for a new app. Beta testers must have Android phones.…
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Apartment Door Paint
I’m on the board of a 10 unit co-op and we need to repaint all the apartment doors. I’m seeking recommendations for the type of…
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mjkelly
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Certificate of Occupancy says legal 4 but only 3 gas meters
What would be the process/cost of getting another meter? Not considering the fact National Grid says no new NYC gas customers..
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squeakycleaning
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Maintaining exposed exterior brick wall on end of brownstones.
I live in a brick/brownstone building that is last in a row of buildings, with no adjoining building on one side. We’ve noticed quite a…
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adobera80
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Determining original interior woodwork - any help?
Have just started painting and soon to be staining our first floor long parlor, vestibule, front hall and stairs of our PS brownstone. We are…
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bocuckoo
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Stormwater Backup - Red Hook
Does anyone have issues with stormwater in Red Hook and solutions they can share? I have put a check valve in for the waste line…
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bocuckoo
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Stormwater Backup - Red Hook
Does anyone have issues with stormwater in Red Hook and solutions they can share? I have put a check valve in for the waste line…
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mjkelly
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Certificate of Occupancy says legal 4 but only 3 gas meters
What would be the process/cost of getting another meter? Not considering the fact National Grid says no new NYC gas customers..
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lifer
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Structural Engineer needed ASAP
Ugh, how do I make this long story short- The building next to ours got sold last year and is going through a gut renovation.…
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tara
in General Discussion 6 years ago
sleeping porch
Has anyone ever created a sleeping porch? We have a flat roof (over a kitchen extension) that’s off the master bedroom and we’d like to…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Are we crazy to consider buying this home?
I need a gut check and would love to hear from this group. This is a bit long-thanks in advance for reading. We have been…
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