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andrewdavid
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 7 months ago
Cabinet Painting?
Hello All, I’m towards the end of a DIY kitchen reno. I have newly built cabinet doors that I need professionally painted. I’m a pro…
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iceberg
in Roofers 10 years and 7 months ago
Seismometer to monitor construction vibration
Two neighboring properties are about to undergo construction. The contractor for both houses also last year constructed a house on a property about 90′ from…
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namahs
in Electricians 10 years and 7 months ago
Flickering lights
Over the weekend we noticed that the lights were flickering. Initially we thought the living room light bulbs needs to be replaced but then my…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone facade replacement -- any receommended companies?
I’d like to renovate my brownstone facade and replace the windows. Any recommended contractors, particularly on the facade renovation? Thanks!
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margebuckley
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone Ventilation
We are renovating a 3-family Brownstone in Bed Stuy. Three new independent natural gas boilers will be installed in the cellar to provide heat through…
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afrochic
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations needed -- architect for kitchen renovation
Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations for an architect to design the plans for my kitchen gut renovation that I can bid out to general…
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kslcb
in Heating 10 years and 7 months ago
Where to buy cast iron radiators?
Hi We are converting from steam to hot water and are told we will need to replace radiators. Looking for traditional radiators. Has any researched…
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rhjmem
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
Two Family Question
Two family, which is three floors. Top floor, middle floor, and cellar (Top floor and middle floor are listed as dwelling units on CO, cellar…
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bagofbricks
in General Discussion 11 years and 11 months ago
Is it too late to pick up a trade
I’m a 40+ looking for a career change. After 15+ years of brownstone ownership, I’ve become quiet handy in both electric and plumbing. People have…
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ejalbk
in Legal 12 years and 3 months ago
Cheapest Way of Changing Name of Building Owner?
We need to take a multi-family out of our personal names and put it into an LLC or corporation. There will be no money changing…
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photochic1124
in Fire 10 years and 8 months ago
Fire escape window gate operation
I can’t figure out how to open the window gate that exits to my fire escape. I don’t know if it’s just me or if…
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bensbl
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 5 months ago
Pricing a 1BR Co-Op for FSBO?
Anyone like to express an opinion on pricing a 1BR apt in Park Slope? I’m looking to sell my place FSBO, and am doing the…
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namahs
in Electricians 10 years and 7 months ago
Flickering lights
Over the weekend we noticed that the lights were flickering. Initially we thought the living room light bulbs needs to be replaced but then my…
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afrochic
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
How long to give contractors to submit bids for this project?
Hi all, This week I’m having several contractors check out my place and submit bids for the following project in a 1000 sq ft triplex:…
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bobjohn
in Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
lead in brooklyn water
Hi, we have Brownstone in Brooklyn and I checked for the lead in water with the city supplied kit. I got water in 5Am after…
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margebuckley
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone Ventilation
We are renovating a 3-family Brownstone in Bed Stuy. Three new independent natural gas boilers will be installed in the cellar to provide heat through…
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Repainting/Refurbishing a claw foot tub
Attached are photos of the tub we purchased. Half of it was recently painted black for a movie (it was rented out before we purchased…
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rhjmem
in Building Code 10 years and 7 months ago
Two Family Question
Two family, which is three floors. Top floor, middle floor, and cellar (Top floor and middle floor are listed as dwelling units on CO, cellar…
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