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ahnyst.smalls
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
What do you wish you knew?
We’re closing soon on a brownstone that hasn’t been updated in decades. We’ve only lived in apartments and I expect it’s going to be a…
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Jena1220
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Rental unit/heating/A/C
I’m wondering if anyone knows what the average monthly heat and central A/C cost would be for a ground floor rental unit of a brownstone?…
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InBklyn76
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Shades for arched windows?
Any design suggestions for blinds/shades for arched windows in a bedroom? The windows are one piece (not a rectangle and separate semi circle). Given they…
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katenyc
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Has anyone used Panorama Windows for windows?
We were referred to them. They work with Landmarks which we need. Would appreciate anyones feedback. Thanks
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winbrown
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
roof insulation: "blown-in" vs. panels
Hi Brownstoners- We’re getting solar panels, and though Brooklyn Solar Works said the roof was good enough for them, it’s apparently 30 years old and…
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ken.ruck
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Nuisance trees in back yard
Who’s responsibility is it to maintain trees in back yards. We have a neighbor who allowed a weed tree to grow over 40 feet high.…
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Multifamily Intercom System Reccs?
Hi, I own a 4 family building in Prospect Heights with an outdated, often non-functioning intercom system which predates my purchase of the building 20…
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Interior window above pony wall
In our gut renovation we removed the vestibule door. The entire front of the first floor is open – no hallway . We want to…
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Jena1220
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Gardeners for backyard
Hi I’m looking for recommendations for gardener to look at backyard plants/garden that haven’t been tended to in a couple of years. Ideally; they would…
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ib28
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Buying a townhouse with open permits
We are looking to buy a townhouse, and discovered it has a number of open permits – some seemingly minor and some less minor (like…
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emilyposter
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Need electrician recommendations for several jobs in my house.
Someone I can use again and again – licensed and insured. Thx.
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decoart
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Gas or electric stove for rental apartment
I’m gut renovating a 3-bedroom apartment in brooklyn and debating whether I should go with a gas or electric stove. The cost of the appliances…
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deancollins
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Deck contractor recommendation
Wow this came up in facebook memories today it was 5 years ago since the deck at 135 Henry St, Apt 5 was built. Just…
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nvdeowqycge
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Cleaning marble sink
We have one of our original sinkrooms, and the marble sink and counter are very darkly stained in places. I know my chances are slim,…
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winbrown
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
Landmarked Window Replacement
Need to replace windows in my landmarked house. I have two bids coming in roughly same price. Kolbe heritage Sterling and Marvin Ultimate Wood. Kolbe…
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bqiwroovy
in Renovation 3 years and 10 months ago
FREE Parlor Window Shutters & Surrounds @ a cpl of metal fire surrounds.
Must be picked up TODAY, Thursday June 9th from Harlem (sale closing tomorrow and new owners now want the woodwork GONE!) Call Pat on +1…
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oxalis100
in Plumbing 3 years and 10 months ago
Back yard patio drainage & vent
Hi everyone. We’ve been dealing with water not draining and subsequently building up in our back patio in the backyard, to the extent where it…
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pgfgyckqcjdvzrjd
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
House numbers
Hi, we wanted to install some house numbers in our brownstone facade but our contractor is worried that drilling the holes for the screws to…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
>>> DOB Zoning Variances For Wall Mounted Heat Pumps
I’m considering installing an ADDITIONAL compressor on my brownstone’s back facade to feed air handlers on the second floor. Considering the unit’s physical width, it…
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jose3505
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Restoring landmark windows
Hello, After reading a few articles in This Old House (https://www.thisoldhouse.com/milton-house/21014994/saving-old-windows), I am interested in having our wooden landmark windows restored instead of replaced. Wondering…
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