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lucasosso
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Lead paint testing
Can anyone recommend an EPA certified lead paint testing contractor for the new lead paint requirements?
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allisoncon
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Floor contractors?
Hoping to get floors refinished and some inlaid woodwork repaired in a brownstone co-op before moving in. I’m looking for recommendations for floor contractors. TIA!
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edtvg
in Home Buying 2 months ago
Inspector
I want to provide the highest reccomendation for Steve Cymbalsky. His company is Brownstone Home Inspection LLC. I’ve used Steve on two seperate occasions to…
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zlt99
in Plumbing 2 months ago
Cost of New Hot Water Heater
I was wondering what I should expect to pay to replace a hot water heater. It is a 40 gallon A.O. Smith and we will…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Appliance Repair Technician Recommendation
i have used this Pablo at Late Appliance Repair three times in the past to: 1. replace the “dogs” in my washer drum, 2. replace…
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opoddubnaya.bootsoft
in Chimney and Fireplace 2 months ago
In search of ceramic european style wood burning stove
Our house has several grandfathered wood burning fireplaces. They are assumed functional. However: the central chimney has 2 fireplaces, one is closed up, just decorative,…
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kwar
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Slate tiles
Hi, I need to get the slate (?) tiles near/below the roof of our brownstone fixed, but don’t even know where to begin. Who does…
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sphil305
in Real Estate - General 2 months ago
Will the DeNova Detect 2-in-1 Natural Gas & CO Detector comply with NYC\'s Local Law 157?
Hey everyone, I’m looking to comply with New York City’s Local Law 157, which requires the installation of natural gas detectors in residences with gas…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 2 months ago
FREE Old House Journals
I have a pile of Old House Journals here that someone on this board had given me. I thought i was going to read them…
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cate
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Garbage Bins Have Not Arrived
We ordered the NYC garbage bins a long time ago to comply with the law that went into effect this week but the bins have…
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simonelaube
in Architectural Salvage 2 months ago
Original Brownstone Shutters for Sale
25-19pcs original victorian brownstone shutters – $250 total, $15 each. FB Marketplace listing with pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/637363935340721/ Would be great for art projects or restoration.
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allisoncon
in Renovation 3 months ago
Floor contractors?
Planning to get floors refinished and inlaid woodwork repaired before moving into a brownstone co-op. Looking for flooring contractors. TIA!
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menierchoc
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Sofa and upholstered chair cleaning
Seeking recommendations for sofa and upholstered chair cleaning. Please post responses from customers only, not businesses, thanks
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ppet456
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Accountant for 4-unit brownstone?
Hi, all, Can anyone recommend an accountant who could help our small (4 units) building deal with filing HOA taxes, setting up a building reserve…
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BobMarvin
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 7 months ago
More About Parapet Inspections
This article by Kim Velsey in Curbed/ New York Magazine should reassure homeowners; it looks like most brownstones don’t acyually have parapets: https://www.curbed.com/article/panic-new-parapet-inspection-law-dob.html
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humboldt
in Renovation 3 months ago
Exterior Painters
I’d like to get an estimate for painting the woodwork on my small brick house in the LES. Does anyone have any recs on good…
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namahs
in Utilities 3 months ago
DEP water reading
We noticed that starting in Nov, our water reading usage has been off. Sometimes it would not show any daily data and other times it…
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countrymouse
in Renovation 3 months ago
Carpenter to make trash bin shed?
Looking for someone to build a simple, modern shed for the trash bins out of cedar. Any recommendations?
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