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simbaslair
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
STOOP Repair Chipped and resurfaced by BN Express
We’ve owned our Brownstone for a little under 6 years and finally got around to repairing our stoop. The building was built, according to public…
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hannah24
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
Stripping a slate fireplace
There are two non working slate fireplaces in the row house I just purchased. Once is in beautiful condition, just needs to be maintained and…
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lz26
in Boiler Repair 11 years and 8 months ago
Someone who drains and buys oil from boiler
Hi all, We are converting from oil to gas and have 300 gallons of oil leftover in our boiler. Anyone know of someone who buys…
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nf85
in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago
Water management--who can help?
All, We’ve recently had a lot of water come in through our (new, above-grade) extension door during heavy downpours. One issue is that the door…
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clairebear246
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
what to do first: floors, or paint?
i can see the pros/cons to each, but we are painting the walls/ceiling/trim AND having the floors screened. which is better to do first? if…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Other 11 years and 8 months ago
Have you ever rented your space for a shoot?
We were approached by a location scout to see if we would be interested in renting out part of our brownstone for a shoot. Does…
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bobjohn
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Is the live-in baby considered to be a tenant?
Hi we need to hire a live-in babysitter for six weeks. The candidate asked to have her husband live with her as well. So what…
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kimplicated
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 8 months ago
Play Architect with our Kitchen…Please?
We’re renovating a kitchen in a detached BK house. Exciting and exhausting! We haven’t hit a design we’re happy with, so your ideas are desperately…
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binbong
in Lighting 14 years and 2 months ago
Recessed lighting for new construction (shallow depth) ceiling?
I’m buying a new construction apt which has the typical “no ceiling lights in the living room” developer special. I’m a big fan of recessed…
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murphy84
in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago
Company to install backyard fence
Just purchased a property in Brooklyn and am looking for a reputable company to install a fence like the one pictured below (slightly darker color…
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bobjohn
in Legal 11 years and 9 months ago
Is live-in babysitter considered a tenant?
Hi we need to hire a live-in babysitter for six weeks. The candidate asked to have her husband live with her as well. So what…
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lz26
in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 8 months ago
chimney liner for oil to gas boiler conversion -- does size matter
One company said we needed a 6 inch liner the other said an 8 inch liner — anyone have any thoughts on why there was…
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dante2005
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago
Waste line cost - Good price?
$2,500 to tie-in/replace 30 ft of waste line with No-Hub – and new double trap/2 smaller runs – to drain and line to other areas…
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dante2005
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago
Waste line cost - Good price?
$2,500 to tie-in/replace 30 ft of waste line with No-Hub – and new double trap/2 smaller runs – to drain and line to other areas…
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housepoor
in Inspection 11 years and 8 months ago
Asbestos inspector
I am going to be doing some work in my basement, bringing in a independent fire sprinkler feed. To get the permits, I am told…
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brooklyntoqueens
in General Discussion 11 years and 9 months ago
L2 form for the DOB
We have 2 minor violations dated 2001 on our building and our contractor is asking me to sign and notarize this form before he can…
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gregbrophy
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Fire Escape For a two family
Hi Everyone, Do Two Family Houses need a Fire Escape? Downstairs has two entrances. One in the front and one in the back. The second…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Other 11 years and 8 months ago
Have you ever rented your space for a shoot?
We were approached by a location scout to see if we would be interested in renting out part of our brownstone for a shoot. Does…
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