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mortgageslave
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Had a leak; now what?
I did a search for queries like this and didn’t come up with much….. we had a leak from a pipe in an upstairs bathroom…
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mrsbrownstoneowner
in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago
2 kitchens, 1 family home, icard shows both kitchens existing in 1965
I own a one family brownstone that was built 120 years ago. There is no C of O. The building has always been a designated…
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Putnamdenizen
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Is it worth getting a C of O when there isn't one?
So my house has never had a C of O. Was configured as a two family when I bought it, still is used as such…
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hbranty
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months ago
Where to get small bathroom window?
Quick question — would like to get a replacement window for the bathroom in a garden apartment — small opening approx 15″x37″ brick to brick…
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mozeeatupu
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Where to buy boiler room louver?
Need to make an opening for fresh air intake for boiler room. I want to put a 16×16 louver with screen but can’t find one.…
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eman134
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
oil to gas conversion...viessmann boiler with buderus indirect hot water tank
a job that I am finally finishing up
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wiley
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Outdoor Security Camera System
Hi All- seeking recommendations for a company to install a basic outdoor 3 camera security system. If anyone has had positive experiences to report please…
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bedstuywalla
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 5 months ago
who to call if stove ignitor isn't working?
anybody know what to do or who to call if the stove is not igniting? the appliance itself is only 2 years old, but out…
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pepvjnwizosknsq
in Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
renovation reality check
okay, i’m new to this whole spending binge privilege also known as “renovating a brownstone.” we just had our first post nuptial sit-down with our…
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argylerd
in Inspection 13 years and 6 months ago
ENGINEER HOME INSPECTION RIVERDALE
Can any recommend a professional to do a home inspection in the Riverdale Bx area? I know that most of you are in Brooklyn, but…
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ohmpcivamr
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Need a handyman - who do you use?
Having a bit of a tough time finding a reliable guys available this month, and I’m having a baby very soon so things are a…
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transworld
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 5 months ago
Backflow Prevention Device annual test
Hello, There’s an annual test to do for installed Backflow Prevention Devices. Anyone did it? How much did it cost and who did you use?…
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helenwaite
in Landlord 12 years and 5 months ago
Rent Refund for Early Move-out at LL's Request?
We paid our final month in full but hustled to move out a week early in order to accommodate our Landlord’s requests. We got our…
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overherhead
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
Laticrete hydro ban drain grate
Hi all, If anyone happens to be installing a Laticrete shower pan, I somehow ended up with an extra 5×5 Hydro Ban drain grate, polished…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Architect Vs. Engineer for drawings
We are closing soon on a 2 family that we will convert into a single family. We are not going to have any major structural…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Basements
I have a couple of questions about the uses that are allowed and which that are not. I understand that a basement cannot be used…
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slopette
in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago
Failed electrical inspection - now what??
We just completed our first apartment purchase/renovation and failed our electrical inspection pretty spectacularly. Basically, the electrician made a gigantic mistake and now we have…
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jumping
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
For Sale- Interesting Radiators
After changing to a hydronic system these radiators were taken out. My plumber thought they could not be used for the new water system. Looking…
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