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suebklyn
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Advice on Water coming in through back door
I recently purchased a new brownstone and noticed when there’s a heavy rainstorm water will come in thru the bottom of the door. I’ve had…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hydronic radiant floor heating questions
Hi, I’ve read through all of the posts concerning radiant floor heating and still have some questions. We are in the process of planning a…
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krobertson
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Documenting apt condition at move-in
Any best practices / recommendations for documenting move-in condition of an rental apt? I use a simple checklist and take a few timestamp photos of…
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papersix
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Electrical line an exterior air-shaft
A unit in our building has proposed to wire up a new high-ampage electrical line from the main breaker in order to accommodate a stove/oven…
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nathanjoe755
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Building Surveyor firms?
Hello, I am looking for recommendations for building surveyors, structural engineers and/or forensic technicians. The building I live in is looking for a buildings expert…
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marianna.wiebicke
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Lights in the room flicker when switching on a plug
Hey, I live in a large house converted into flats. In the living room, when I turn on any plug (e.g. mac charger with a…
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Tucker
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Free baby grand piano in Park Slope
If anyone is interested please contact me @ 917 833-3487
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marinecorps32
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Bedford-Stuyvesant Walnut Bookcase
We need space, so our beautiful walnut brownstone bookcase, originally from a brownstone in the neighborhood, has to go. Any suggestions where to sell would…
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kqiktdnhezxvbz
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Pocket Door Repair
Hello, I recently moved into an apartment and the pocket door in our bathroom drags, preventing it from closing. Does anyone have anyone they would…
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bocuckoo
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Shed | Grandfathered Dimensions and Rec to Build
We have a large shed that was on the property when we purchased with a mortgage etc. It is 12’x20’x9′ high. It is deteriorated and…
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kironighbfulsma
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Weekly Cleaning Service - Carroll Gardens recommendations?
Hi everyone! Does anyone have a recommendation for cleaning person or service for weekly routine house cleaning? New to the neighborhood. Thank you!
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migueltorres
in Bath & Kitchen 3 years and 8 months ago
Adding pull-out trash and recycling drawer under counter
There is a large gap in the base cabinets of our kitchen where the previous owners had a wine cooler (pictures below). The gap is…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Plumbing Engineer
Would anyone be able to give me a recommendation for a licensed plumbing engineer. My condo building’s basement has had some serious flooding this summer…
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nltgcpwdexbh
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
kitchen cabinets
Hi everyone Does anyone know of a cabinet maker that can make drawers for a kitchen island and also a vendor that sells cabinet fronts.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Super for 3 Family
I’m wondering if anyone knows someone reliable that could perform a Super role for a 3 family in Clinton Hill. It would involve keeping an…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Tile work
Can anyone recommend some to remove the old back splash and put up the new one?
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brokelyn
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 4 years and 5 months ago
Local Law 152 Gas Inspection - Plumber Recommendation
Hello 3- and multi-family homeowners, I followed a previous thread about this so just wanted to circle back and tell the Forum that I found…
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DouglasAlan
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
New Siding Over Existing Shingles
The back of my townhouse is sided with basically roofing shingles. We just got an estimate for vinyl siding, and he said he can go…
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