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ylocwigsmlediu

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

Exterior wall masonry work

Looking for recommendation for contractor to do exterior work on brick wall covered in stucco. House is over 100 years old , semi-attached.

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kaiapapaya

in Plumbing 5 years and 1 month ago

Who makes this shower?

[IMG_3168](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:OeyQ:img_3168.jpg.jpg) [IMG_3169](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:6xeK:img_3169.jpg.jpg) This shower is mixing hot water into the cold line. Does anyone know who makes this, or how I can pull the cartridge…

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deva

in Exteriors 5 years and 2 months ago

Can I work on stripping my front door in Landmarks distric

Do I need to get a permit to be able to strip in place my front door in a landmarks district? Any pointers will be…

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Updated 5 years and 1 month ago

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Package theft

Someone literally came to our door, opened our package, took the items and left the empty box in front of our stoop. Is this the…

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Updated 5 years and 1 month ago

homely

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

Anyone know who insures A Malek?

A number of posters on Brownstoner have discussed Malek’s insurance (or lack thereof), especially a poster with the handlecg1575. Alas, the thread is closed. Anyone…

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Updated 5 years and 1 month ago

homely

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

Anyone know who insures A Malek?

A number of posters on Brownstoner have discussed Malek’s insurance (or lack thereof), especially a poster with the handlecg1575. Alas, the thread is closed. Anyone…

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returnrestoration

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

Structural Damage Guarantee - Termite Extermination

We have just discovered termites in our home after the swarmers made themselves known this April. My parents have lived in multiple states and said…

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solehappy

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

short term solution for water getting into basement?

guessing i am going to need a mason since my water problems have advanced from some slight seepage to getting some pooling water after rain…

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Updated 5 years and 1 month ago

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HVAC

I looking to add HVAC to my landmarked brownstone . Do I need an Architect or a contractor? Thanks for your response.

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Electric strike for double doors?

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Roof Deck Quotes

We are interested in purchasing a top floor apt (condo) with a roof space in a pre-war building. The roof is unfinished and approximately 700…

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Updated 5 years and 1 month ago

alexisf

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

DOB Filing question for Registered Architect

Hello, I have a simple question for a registered architect who has experience with filing with the NYC DOB and working with Violation Services. If…

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Updated 5 years and 1 month ago

uchenna

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

Polyarch Architecture & Design, PLLC now offering remote consultations

Dear Brownstoner community, Please consider supporting a Brooklyn-based NYC certified woman-owned small business & Registered Architect if you are in need of architectural design &…

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uchenna

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

Polyarch Architecture & Design, PLLC now offering remote consultations

Dear Brownstoner community, Please consider supporting a Brooklyn-based NYC certified woman-owned small business & Registered Architect if you are in need of architectural design &…

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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

Neighbors having gatherings in the backyard during social-distancing times

My next door neighbors are giving me a headache. They have been having gatherings (two or three families) in the backyard, with children playing ball.…

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Roof Deck Quotes

We are interested in purchasing a top floor apt (condo) with a roof space in a pre-war building. The roof is unfinished and approximately 700…

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bqeresident1

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

Mortgage Forbearance - Corona Virus

Anyone have any experience yet requesting forbearance from their bank. Have been getting unclear messages and unhelpful guidance from our bank. Seems to be the…

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cmartinez150

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

DOB

My neighbors and I have been filing numerous complaints through 311 about illegal construction on a one family brownstone next to me (we’ve tried talking…

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Updated 5 years and 1 month ago

solehappy

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

short term solution for water getting into basement?

guessing i am going to need a mason since my water problems have advanced from some slight seepage to getting some pooling water after rain…

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alexisf

in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago

DOB Filing question for Registered Architect

Hello, I have a simple question for a registered architect who has experience with filing with the NYC DOB and working with Violation Services. If…

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