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secondmonkey
in History 13 years and 2 months ago
What is the purpose of the long metal rod extending out from my fire escape?
The fire escape off the brownstone in Gowanus that I just moved into has a long metal pole extending out from the fire escape on…
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teamslap
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 2 months ago
recs for hydronic radiant heat install
We have a hot water heater and would like to install hydronic radiant heat topped by porcelin tiles. 400 sq ft area of basement with…
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steveg
in Landlord 13 years and 2 months ago
Need Drain Company / French Drain? over flowing
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5117048aeca99-.jpg I dont even know if this a French Drain -but this drain is in the basement apt foyer below the front stoop and every…
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jcarch
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 2 months ago
Tickets for not clearing sidewalk snow?
Watching one of my son’s classmates end up flat on his back in 2″ of rainwater as he and his mom tried to cross 20’…
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expert_textpert
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 2 months ago
Bed Stuy House
There was an Open House for 422 Bainbridge Street in Bed Stuy a few weeks ago. Here’s the listing: http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/2528954 My husband and I were…
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hawaiismurf
in Architecture 13 years and 2 months ago
Process for hiring architect
Beginning the process of engaging an architect to commence a reasonably thorough (not quite gut) townhouse renovation. Does anyone have a template of what topics…
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ditmasmom
in Demolition 13 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation for a dumpster rental?
I am looking to rent a 30 yard dumpster to be used for 3 days during our demo. We have a driveway so as I…
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mwr
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 2 months ago
How much should a new boiler + install cost
A plumber is suggesting that we replace our steam boiler rather than putting money into an old (and apparantly leaking) Weil-Mclain. He quoted 10,800 for…
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hawaiismurf
in Architecture 13 years and 2 months ago
Process for hiring architect
Beginning the process of engaging an architect to commence a reasonably thorough (not quite gut) townhouse renovation. Does anyone have a template of what topics…
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ditmasmom
in Demolition 13 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation for a dumpster rental?
I am looking to rent a 30 yard dumpster to be used for 3 days during our demo. We have a driveway so as I…
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nardia9
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 2 months ago
Facade work
Can anyone recommend an honest and trusting contractor to do some facade work on our house? We are changing it from the fake brick to…
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jbangerter
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 2 months ago
What are some of the biggest problems for your business?
Leave a note about what your business is and then talk about the most important things you do on a daily basis that burn through…
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junebug
in Demolition 13 years and 2 months ago
Seeking Snow Removal in Bed Stuy
Hello, does anyone know of a snow removal service/person in Bed Stuy? It’s for my 2-family house on Gates between Franklin and Classon. I tried…
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junebug
in Demolition 13 years and 2 months ago
Seeking Snow Removal in Bed Stuy
Hello, does anyone know of a snow removal service/person in Bed Stuy? It’s for my 2-family house on Gates between Franklin and Classon. I tried…
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jumping
in Building Code 13 years and 2 months ago
Buying with an illegal conversion
Trying to go into contract on a one family house built around 1915\. There is no C of O or any permits for anything at…
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jazz36
in Insurance 13 years and 2 months ago
Looking for recommendations for someone to repair the damaged wooden cornice on my brownstone.
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brooklynbemused
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Price to fix bluestone sidewalk
Hi all My insurance company says that I have to fix my sidewalk as it is a tripping hazard. It is mostly bluestone which I…
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jbangerter
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 2 months ago
What are some of the biggest problems for your business?
Leave a note about what your business is and then talk about the most important things you do on a daily basis that burn through…
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