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Nigel
in Renovation 6 years and 6 months ago
Fireplace surrounds and Mantels
I am renovating a brownstone and am removing fire surrounds and mantels that are in excellent condition – who might want to buy them? There…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Recommendation for "strategic" real estate advice?
We’re in the early planning stage of a three story BK house renovation, and want to hear what the long term effect on the value…
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PSGal
in Home Buying 6 years and 6 months ago
Need recommendation: inspector for new construction w/ lots of aluminum windows
Hi looking for a home inspector who has a lot of experience with new construction and particularly heat and window issues. The condo I’m looking…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Dual fuel towel warmer
Is there any brand out there that does a dual powered towel warmer, electric and hydronic?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Punch List Questions
We are doing our punch list walk-through this Thursday….how much can we truly ask for/expect? There is paint splatter all over the steps, railing &…
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rhlvizmdcumfzd
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
White Oak Wide plank eco flooring
Hi All, I am looking for a good source/vendor for White Oak wide plank “eco” flooring. I like this company in the Netherlands….but need something…
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Gabriela
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for Ductless Cooling systems
We are looking to install a ductless cooling system in our brownstone. Any recommendations for companies you used? Thank you.
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lphpkixem
in General Discussion 6 years and 7 months ago
Adding Another Level on Brownstone
I recently found out that I am able to build up one floor on my 1910 brownstone. Wondering if anyone has any experience with living…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
No gas stove connected in apartment?
We are going to be moving into an apartment that has a really old gas stove in there. Can we get rid of it and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Required Permits
I think my neighbor plains on rebricking his house including stoop. He owns a construction company. Please let me know what permits are required. Thanks.
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
small tubs
Can anyone send over any links to small tubs, we are looking for something thats about 4ft.
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in General Discussion 6 years and 7 months ago
Preserving plaster medallion
We are renovating our house and have a large plaster medallion on the parlor level ceiling. The contractor is worried about it being damaged when…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Carlos Wood Floors : Review
Like many brownstones I have old oak floors underneath a wall to wall carpet. After ripping out the carpet I was tempted to rip out…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Smell comes and goes - Looking for expert confirmation for landlord
In our brownstone we have ca twice a day (depending on the outside temperature) a very strong smell since we moved in 4 month ago.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Strong smell coming from floor
Several times a day we have a very strong smell coming from the floor of our brownstone (sometimes also out of the vent). The smell…
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philippacampbellnyc
in Plumbing 6 years and 6 months ago
Boiler issues: inconsistent hot water, low pressure, dirty water
We are in a 7 unit coop experiencing lack of hot water, low water pressure and dirty water. Also, top floor seems to have air…
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architerp
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Foundation Parging
Looking for a recommendation to strip the the old, chipping paint from and parge my exterior foundation wall. Any ideas? Thanks.
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progressive_contractingny
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Spray Foam insulation
Hi all, considering closed-cell spray foam insulation to insulate under my roof. Spoke to few people, but was wondering if anyone had experience with Ecorite…
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