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poppington
in Roofers 14 years and 3 months ago
Roofing Material Choice: Asphalt Paper versus EPDM (aka Rubber Roof)
My wife and I just closed on a Brownstone and need to re-roof. Across the rooftops on our block, and most blocks I have lived…
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jb312
in Construction 14 years and 3 months ago
Lumberyard?
What lumberyards convenient to the south slope have people had good experiences with? I’m doing a fencing project in the next couple of weeks, and…
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holly
in Landlord 14 years and 3 months ago
In a 3-fam dwelg where i live in middle apt., the female tenant of first floor constantly uses 45-min showers. What's the etiquette for informing her this isn't tolerable?
Thought I asked?!? I am a LL of a 3 fam dwelg (not brownstone) & my question is what’s the protocol to advising a tenant…
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cm
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Asbestos Removal needed
I currently have about 20′ feet of asbestos covering my pipes in the basement. I was quoted $1800 to remove it by Liam Hogan at…
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jb312
in Brownstoner 14 years and 3 months ago
What's up with forum traffic?
Is it just me, or are there many fewer responses post re-design? What’s up?
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Cocg
in Inspection 14 years and 3 months ago
Best place for a car inspection?
Any suggestions for where to get a car inspected? Across the web I’ve seen good reviews of Nam’s on Baltic, but the phone number no…
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jb312
in Construction 14 years and 3 months ago
Lumberyard?
What lumberyards convenient to the south slope have people had good experiences with? I’m doing a fencing project in the next couple of weeks, and…
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joesalem
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 3 months ago
5 PANEL POCKET DOORS
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1c802382d1d-.jpg A pair of pocket doors for sale. They’re in very good condition. They are stripped and sanded. The dimensions are 82″ by 30″ by…
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caruso151
in Construction 14 years and 3 months ago
7th Ave & 19th Street Beer Garden?
My husband said he saw people working on the site on 7th Avenue between 19th and 20th that was reportedly going to be a beer…
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GBanner
in Energy Efficiency 14 years and 3 months ago
White roof - what kind of roof do I have?
My building is hoping to paint or coat our black roof white – we want to keep the building cooler, reduce the heat island effect,…
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yanks21
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 3 months ago
Recs for exterior drain issues?
The drains in the backyard and shaftway drain suuuuper slowly during and after a decent rain- a good 3 inch pool of water hangs around…
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architerp
in Masonry 14 years and 3 months ago
Free Reddish/Brownish Stones for Pick-Up
Anyone willing to pick-up the stones can have them for free. I removed them from my driveway a few weeks ago and they’ve been sitting…
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daveinbedstuy
in Quality of Life 14 years and 3 months ago
Why aren't the first few threads on the Home page appearing on time?
This seems like an analog type problem in a digital world. It started yesterday. Rather annoying.
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wiley
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 3 months ago
asbestos abatement for boiler
I’ replacing my boiler – my old boiler has some asbestos insulation lining that needs to be removed. I’m guessing it’s about 20 square feet.…
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daveinbedstuy
in Quality of Life 14 years and 3 months ago
Why aren't the first few threads on the Home page appearing on time?
This seems like an analog type problem in a digital world. It started yesterday. Rather annoying.
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bedstuytownhouse
in Landlord 14 years and 3 months ago
Are you able to move to evict tenants for using drugs?
Our next door neighbor, who is quite a bit older, has tenants that are smoking a lot of marijuana in the evenings to the point…
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Recs to refinish cast iron tubs
We have a cast iron tub which we want to refinish (inside and out), any recommendations for someone who does this? Thanks
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geezee
in Antiques 14 years and 3 months ago
Brass Doorknob Repair
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1afc4d30aa1-.jpg We have lovely doorknobs we’d like to repair and return to their rightful place, but the spindle is stuck in one of them (maybe…
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susanhahn
in Garden 14 years and 4 months ago
looking for topsoil for my new backyard garden
Is there anywhere that sells loose topsoil or in large quantities for a good price?
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Sweet-Action
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years and 3 months ago
What would you call this apartment?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1b2ad32811e-.jpg Hey all, We’re in the process of listing our garden level rental unit, and we’re having a hard time finding the right description. It’s…
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