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Electrified Cast Iron Radiators!?! Anyone have any experience with these?
Hi All: first time poster. We are in the process of renovating a 4 story brownstone in Crown Heights. The unit has cast iron stand-up…
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whalien
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Chimney and fireplace repair
We have a 2 family in Bushwick and are looking into opening up the old fireplace and adding a gas insert for fire/heat. We also…
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sherry.parnes
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Structural Engineers recommendations
Prefer a person/firm where their bread and butter is brownstones and or restoration. Thanks in advance.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Preserving the Character of Old Wood Floors
Hi all, I’ve searched the forums and didn’t see what I was looking for. We’re renovating our brownstone and I am in love with the…
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bonald
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Need advice for surprise LPC violation just issued
I live in a small condo building that was fully renovated in 2007. Last month one of the apartments wanted to replace their windows with…
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sdlibomc
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
hi all! we just closed on a landmarked rowhouse in the bronx and was wondering i
f anyone had any recommendations for a handyman as there are some jobs/maintenance we would need done. also looking to connect with other home renovators/restorers…
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sygcfnoagpuwhs
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Wallpaper installation
I am looking for a recommendation for someone to install wallpaper (grasscloth) along my entryway and wall going up the stairs. Has anyone used anyone…
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stevevisco
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Need someone to remove our roof deck
Our small coop is looking for a licensed demo contractor to remove a wood deck from the roof. It needs to be done prior to…
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mrfrio
in Heating and Cooling 7 years and 3 months ago
Losing heat up staircase / stratification issue
Our home has an open floorplan on the parlor level with an open staircase up to the second level. On cold days we have seen…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Recommendations for furniture re-finishing/restoring/reupholster
We would love to give our dining room furniture a new life instead of buying some thing new. Would appreciate any recommendations for furniture re-finishers…
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eperry60
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Smell in Bathroom During Heavy Rainfall
I’ve begun to notice an unpleasant odor coming through my bathroom sink drains whenever there’s a heavy sustained rainfall. New Year’s Eve was particularly bad…
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dfsopurbha
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Seeking insurance broker recs for insurance coverage during cellar excavation
Hi all, I need to buy additional insurance for our cellar excavation project. I’ve been advised to seek “Builders Risk” (property) and Owners Interest (liability)…
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dmhmsdvkhr
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Gutters
I am thinking of redoing my gutters so they no longer go through my house into main sewer line but instead empty into the street…
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kpdmlcbqe
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Gas repair help/advice for Bed-Stuy brownstone!
The situation: in November, my tenants (they’re in the garden apartment, we’re upstairs) smelled gas and called National Grid; they came out and found a…
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dmhmsdvkhr
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Gaco Roof?
Time to replace my roof. Again. I had a contractor suggest I use the silicon system made by Gaco. He quoted 7k for one day…
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kpdmlcbqe
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Gas repair help/advice for Bed-Stuy brownstone!
The situation: in November, my tenants (they’re in the garden apartment, we’re upstairs) smelled gas and called National Grid; they came out and found a…
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paxfeqylvrauwhup
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Seeking advice: new condo - missing insulation and water damage
Recently bought a new condo apt from sponsor, along with two other owners (small building, 4 units, one still vacant). We have discovered some major…
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eddieramos
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Cellar excavation
We’re excavating our townhouse cellar and are having a tough time deciding between two options: 1) dig down between the relieving wall and party wall…
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glqtvghybjo
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Ridgewood Tower
Anyone have any information if Ridgewood Tower? With the news that the L train will live this tower has the potential to really inspire some…
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ktsvreayb
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Thoughts on low profile over-the-range microwave hood
Hi, I’ve got a small kitchen and need a microwave for baby/toddler food (among other uses to warm stuff up) and can’t sacrifice additional counter/cabinet…
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