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nancy324
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 6 months ago
Design Build Recommendations Needed
I’m finally going to start the upgrade to my Brooklyn Heights co-op I have put off for more than 15 years! It needs a lot…
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asimplenoise
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 6 months ago
Need Some Advice: My stoop is 'spalling' to pieces
We have a 3 stair brownstone stoop that was redone along with the building facade within the last 10 years (prior to our purchasing the…
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greenstuy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 6 months ago
Pex for faucet water lines in NYC
Our house is plumbed with copper but the short hoses that go from the faucet to the copper water lines are PEX. Is this to…
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workisfun
in Heating 10 years and 6 months ago
perspective on annual energy costs, please
hi there, i purchased a 2-family semi-detached brick home last april. now that it’s been a full year, i want to put my energy expenses…
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straybongo
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 1 month ago
ISO of Weatherproofer
Need someone to do full weatherproofing of exterior brownstone doors that are very drafty. Tried foam weatherstripping last year, but need something more heavy duty.
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papersix
in For Sale 10 years and 9 months ago
Daltile 4x4 Tiles, 25 100 piece boxes for sale w/ adhesive! $500 (Park Slope)
We have 25 unopened boxes of Daltile 4×4 Semi-Gloss classic tiles (urban putty color) along with two large drums of Premium Mastic Adhesive. All were…
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papersix
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Price Drop, 25 unopened boxes of tiles - 300 O.B.O.
We have 25 unopened boxes of Daltile 4×4 Semi-Gloss classic tiles (urban putty color) along with two large drums of Premium Mastic Adhesive. All were…
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pfmnyc
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Thomas O'Brien Aero Studios "Modern Library" Double Sconce - $350
For sale is a brand new Thomas O’Brien “Modern Library” Double Sconce in Sheffield Nickel finish. Manufactured by Visual Comfort, it retails for $525.00\. I…
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madison1218
in Property Management 10 years and 6 months ago
What to pay tenant/super
What would be the appropriate amount to pay a tenant who is acting as super/property manager for a 4 family brownstone? He occupies the garden…
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tcflatbsh
in Permits 10 years and 6 months ago
East Flatbush Permits?
We recently bought a legal 2 family brick house in East Flatbush. We are thinking of adding a few windows in the back of the…
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architerp
in Masonry 10 years and 6 months ago
Parging
Can anyone recommend someone to parge my exterior foundation wall? The original paint is chipping so it would need to be stripped in addition to…
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hungryjacqui
in Quality of Life 10 years and 6 months ago
Package Thief in Park Slope
We have a package thief in Park Slope who is following delivery trucks around the neighborhood and swiping deliveries after the drivers leave. We are…
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workisfun
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
lead abatement
can anyone recommend a reliable company for lead abatement? thanks.
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brooklyngal888
in Landlord 10 years and 6 months ago
Landlords- A question from a non-US citizen (foreign student) Tenant
Hi all, Landlords, I would love to hear what do you think about this: I co-signed a lease with my roommate (also a student but…
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jasoncahill
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone Renovations... just getting started
We are in contract on a 2000 sf townhouse (*FAR allows 1300 more sf) and looking for ideas/inspiration. The house in great shape, but we’d…
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roseb
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 6 months ago
FIRE RATED WINDOWS
Hello, We need three large (85″ x 40″) 90 min + fire rated windows, for a lot line wall in Fort Green. Does anyone recommend…
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workisfun
in Heating 10 years and 6 months ago
perspective on annual energy costs, please
hi there, i purchased a 2-family semi-detached brick home last april. now that it’s been a full year, i want to put my energy expenses…
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jakester
in Heating 10 years and 6 months ago
Looking to make an offer. Question about oil heat
I’m a Long time brownstoner reader, first time poster. My wife and I are looking to make an offer on a 2 family. The building…
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