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honeycut
in Flooring 13 years and 2 months ago
Free! Parquet Flooring
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/511c05cf838ad-.jpg Hello, we are renovating our parlor floor and unfortunately cannot keep the parquet flooring. We have approx. 350 square feet, which is 1/4″ thick…
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iranyc
in Doors 13 years and 2 months ago
Water leak from parlor door
Twice over the last few years, heavy rains blowing towards the front of our north-facing brownstone led to water coming through the frame of the…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 13 years and 2 months ago
Energy Code Exemption for Historic Buildings
Does anyone know how the definitions of “repair” and “alteration” are interpreted under the NYC energy code? The code defines “repair” as “the reconstruction or…
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Gobbaloon
in Pest Control 13 years and 2 months ago
oh Rats!
Does anyone have a great exterminator for a rat problem? We’ve had rats in the ceiling of our basement rec room. Our exterminator seems good…
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marykc
in Pest Control 13 years and 2 months ago
Does anyone have any experience with Jalen Management Company?
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marykc
in Pest Control 13 years and 2 months ago
Does anyone have any experience with Jalen Management Company?
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tonyjl
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 2 months ago
Brooklyn Sewer, Flooding Issues
I’m interested in finding out if certain Brooklyn neighborhoods have any sewer backup, basement flooding issues, etc. Is there a city agency or website where…
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timber
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 2 months ago
Barclays blue tarps on roof
Anybody know why there are blue tarps on parts of the Barclay’s roof? I’m guessing there were some leaks from the snow.
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lkat75
in Doors 13 years and 2 months ago
Door Alignment
We live in a pre-war apartment which has settled considerably over the years. We consistently have trouble with a few of our doors either getting…
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yanks21
in Heating 13 years and 2 months ago
Moving major steam pipe
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/511b99d1d94ae-.jpg We have a steam heating pipe coming right out of the boiler room (that insulated sections further back in photo) and cuts right through…
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timber
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 2 months ago
Barclays blue tarps on roof
Anybody know why there are blue tarps on parts of the Barclay’s roof? I’m guessing there were some leaks from the snow.
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iranyc
in Doors 13 years and 2 months ago
Water leak from parlor door
Twice over the last few years, heavy rains blowing towards the front of our north-facing brownstone led to water coming through the frame of the…
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minasimon
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 2 months ago
DOB Inspection of Boiler
We’re in the midst of a oil to gas conversion in our basement. Our plumber who has been wonderful is scheduling the DOB inspection. Has…
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bluehelen
in Doors 13 years and 2 months ago
Video Intercom Installation
Can anyone recommend a reputable installer for a video intercom system / electric door strike on the front of our brownstone? We spoke with one A/V…
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lkat75
in Doors 13 years and 2 months ago
Door Alignment
We live in a pre-war apartment which has settled considerably over the years. We consistently have trouble with a few of our doors either getting…
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daveinbedstuy
in Antiques 13 years and 2 months ago
For the discerning collector of important Brooklyn history... PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF MR. AND MRS. CORNELIUS SCHERMERHORN
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/511ac372ed328-.jpg SAMUEL LOVETT WALDO (AMERICAN 1783-1861). PAIR OF PORTRAITS OF MR. AND MRS. CORNELIUS SCHERMERHORN OF NEW YORK CITY, CIRCA 1810-1815. Cornelius Schermerhorn (1756-1826) was…
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notny
in Counters 13 years and 2 months ago
Drainboard in Caesarstone countertop?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a vendor who can provide a Caesarstone countertop with a drainboard routed into it?
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Juno106
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 2 months ago
Chimney damage - building next door responsibility
I have a 3 story building and a 5 story condo went up next to me. They extended my fireplace chimney as per DOB guidelines…
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