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stickman
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Recommendation for brick repair
Hi, I have a chimney where the mortar has receded and the brick needs repointing. The area is somewhat hard to reach. Does anyone have…
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evanscot
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Florex Glass?
I’m in need of a large piece of textured Florex (sometimes called Florentine) glass, 36″ x 34 5/8″. I’ve tried a few local shower/mirror shops…
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djones
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Need recommendations
Hello everyone, new to the board. My wife and I plan to renovate our apartment this summer and are interested in any recommendations anyone has…
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alvin
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Reuse, repurpose, recycle
Hello fellow Brownstone owners -I have a wonderful Victorian hall mirror that I’d like somebody to use. I only need $75 for it. Size is…
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markwalker
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Kitchen design fees
What do you think of this: an individual we contacted to build some cabinets wants $1200 just to come out to the house to discuss…
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greenbanc
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Electric subpanel
We are rewiring the house as part of a renovation. Do people recommend adding an electric subpanel or is the main electric panel in the…
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greenbanc
in Exteriors 3 years ago
Chimney contractor
Can you please recommend a reliable chimney contractor to rebuild and reline the chimney on the roof our townhouse in Brooklyn? Thank you
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Kudos for Home Inspection by Steve
Just had a great a experience with Steve Cymbalsky, who I found here on the forum. He spent several hours going through every inch of…
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true
in General Discussion 3 years ago
DOB Visit Protocol
I’ve read several comments stating or suggesting that you not let a DOB representative in your house. If someone from the DOB comes to your…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Less than a full-service Property Manager but more than a Super?
(I know there are older posts that touch on this, but none of the ones within the past year seem to be the right fit.)…
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fms44
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
House inspection
Big thumbs up for the recent inspection of our house by Steve Cymbalsky www.brownstonehomeinspection.com 347-813-9635 stevehomeinspection@yahoo.com Safety first: Steve alerted us to a gas leak…
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greenbanc
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Internet wiring and security system
Do people have recommendations how to optimize wiring for internet service is a 4 story house? Also, do you have recommendations for security systems (video…
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ajseeste
in General Discussion 3 years ago
How many Amps and will ConEd Provide it?
Hello! I’m renovating a 1-family home in Queens to be all electric. That’s going to include: Induction cooktop, Heating, AC, Steam Shower, Electric Car charger,…
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ahnyst.smalls
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Hang new fixture on old gas pipe
We have a gas pipe where I assume an old chandelier used to hang, but it isn’t threaded. I can’t work out how I’m supposed…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Eliminating super squeaky floors from above?
We finally have a chance to deal with a tenants super squeaky floor. It’s an old original pine plank floor over an old plank subfloor…
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evanscot
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Florex Glass?
I’m in need of a large piece of textured Florex (sometimes called Florentine) glass, 36″ x 34 5/8″. I’ve tried a few local shower/mirror shops…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
cheapest place to buy outdoor garbage bin + recycle bins?
any other stores besides home depot that sells the 50 gallon bins for cheap?
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jondee
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Fire rated door
Anyone know where i can get a quick tunr around on a 24×72 90 min fire door. Most places are quoting 4 weeks. Cant i…
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cubelo
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Back wall repair - how much should I do?
There’s a hole in our back wall three stories up just under the roof (a squirrel got in). It’s mitigated, but it’d be nice to…
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cambellara
in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago
ISO: Recommendations (or general advice) for Mini Splits/Heat Pump Installation
We are looking to install minisplits throughout our building. We’ve been getting quotes that are $30k apart. Looking to buy smart. If you can recommend…
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