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guikazoid

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

8-story development rising next to my property

A vacant lot adjacent to my property just had its plans approved to build an 8 story development. I’ve searched the forum for things I…

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Updated 6 years and 10 months ago

mattieweiser1

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

Exposed brick woes

We removed the plaster off an old brownstone brick party wall to expose the brick. In order to make the decision we tested a small…

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mrreedent

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

HVAC/gas help!

General gas/plumbing/HVAC tangle! So out tenants in the garden apt smelled gas last week – national grid came out, checked the lines, and locked one…

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wubmtqsovetna

in Bath & Kitchen 6 years and 10 months ago

Question re Plumbing solution

Hello, we have just had a new sink and pedestal installed in our bathroom. Due to the pedestal shape, the contractor needed to improvise the…

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Updated 6 years and 10 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Rustic wood shelves

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Rustic wood shelves

Beautiful rycycled wood shelves . They come from 1880 Manhattan townhouse and they truthfully unique. It’s $ 20 per foot . [62E63CEF-64A7-4C75-9F16-191FDD651573](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:3WtN:62e63cef64a74c759f16191fdd651573.jpeg.jpg) [B8F7940B-C1AF-4AAC-A9A3-314757406E99](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:1Yhd:b8f7940bc1af4aaca9a3314757406e99.jpeg.jpg) [E23DEF09-0582-4A7E-A2D2-E71378A022B6](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:Eh7K:e23def0905824a7ea2d2e71378a022b6.jpeg.jpg) [D5A35433-A0C2-4ABF-8AF6-380CF5B11854](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:Lsfi:d5a35433a0c24abf8af6380cf5b11854.jpeg.jpg)…

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wubmtqsovetna

in Bath & Kitchen 6 years and 10 months ago

Question re Plumbing solution

Hello, we have just had a new sink and pedestal installed in our bathroom. Due to the pedestal shape, the contractor needed to improvise the…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Fireplace mantel

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coconut

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

Structural Engineer that specializes in Brownstones

I am looking for a specific Structural Engineer that specializes in brownstone. My new neighbor built on my party wall and now we are in…

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Updated 6 years and 10 months ago

coconut

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

Structural Engineer that specializes in Brownstones

I am looking for a specific Structural Engineer that specializes in brownstone. My new neighbor built on my party wall and now we are in…

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terryhoppy

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

recs for ikea kitchen cabinet installer

small kitchen

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Updated 6 years and 10 months ago

mrreedent

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

Chimney Liner Questions!

We’re putting a stainless liner into our unlined chimney in a Bed-Stuy brownstone – and so far have two really different quotes: $2500 from Ace…

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Updated 6 years and 10 months ago

mrreedent

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

Chimney Liner Questions!

We’re putting a stainless liner into our unlined chimney in a Bed-Stuy brownstone – and so far have two really different quotes: $2500 from Ace…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

GFCI for washing machine

Any electricians out there care to comment on whether washing machines need to be plugged into GFCI outlets? There’s no sink in the laundry room,…

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Updated 6 years and 10 months ago

guikazoid

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

8-story development rising next to my property

A vacant lot adjacent to my property just had its plans approved to build an 8 story development. I’ve searched the forum for things I…

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rwood

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

Flat Roof How often a redo or just patch.

My roof is showing cracks on the sides and needs flashing repairs, etc. Its around ten years old. The roofer can patch, but can guaranty…

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Updated 6 years and 10 months ago

owest

in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago

B. Uddin Construction LLC-Recommendations?

Has anyone used B. Uddin for exterior painting or other work. I belated looked up reviews on Yelp and they were all one star. Any…

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Updated 6 years and 10 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Should I have home inspection done Before or After signing contract?

​I put in an offer on a property and am currently negotiating the terms. The home is still under construction (95% done). A flip of…

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mjkelly

in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago

Is there any profit in buying a fully rent stabilized building?

Anyone here have any experience doing so

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Updated 6 years and 10 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Brownstone Windows on Top Floor - Help!

The top floor bedroom has windows that are “split” top & bottom – picture attached for reference. Are these called something in particular? How do…

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Updated 6 years and 10 months ago

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