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Basement dig
We hired a structural engineer to do drawings for gaining a foot in our basement (which involves underpinning). Once the process was complete and we…
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nadiagr8
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
English Basement Questions
Hello, I am interested in a barrel Limestone townhouse in Brooklyn built in ~ 1900. The house seems to have an English Basemen based on…
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bklyn658
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Tenant's A/C units in the winter months
My tenants have several window A/Cs that they have installed and leave in throughout the year. They have not insulated or even sealed the gaps…
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slopeliving12
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Boiler replacement in single family home?
I need to replace the ancient natural gas boiler in my single family home. Any recommendations for contractors, and ballpark # on the price range?…
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jjnoonan
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Looking for vestibule contractor recommendations
I’m considering adding a vestibule (back?) to our ~1880s brownstone and looking for contractor recommendations. I’m having a little trouble since it’s complicated (carpentry, masonry,…
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jjnoonan
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Looking for vestibule contractor recommendations
I’m considering adding a vestibule (back?) to our ~1880s brownstone and looking for contractor recommendations. I’m having a little trouble since it’s complicated (carpentry, masonry,…
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nednedx
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
WallPaper in Brownstone
Removal wallpaper: What is the effort involved in removing wall paper and painting. Is it a huge expense and it does involve re-plastering etc. Would…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Oiled wood floor owners! Do you love or regret your floor finish?
Hi oiled wood floor owners! I’m agonising over that perennial question : to go with oil or a poly finish on a new white oak…
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oxalis100
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
No C of O, potential C of O change issues from 1 to 2 fam in 4fl. Brownstone
We would appreciate any helpful insight into our situation for the Brownstoner community. We are looking at purchasing a 4 story landmarked brownstone, in original…
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BKALLDAY
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a Plasterer who is good but not crazy expensive
Hi, I have several rooms in need of extensive repairs on the walls and ceilings. There is no ornamental detail but I do not want…
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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Exposed brick woes
We removed the plaster off an old brownstone brick party wall to expose the brick. In order to make the decision we tested a small…
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Master Plvmber
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Have you had your boiler serviced for the season yet?
Have you had your boiler serviced this year yet? No? Why not? Hah? Gas-fired steam boiler startups must include at least the following to truly…
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
HVAC/gas help!
General gas/plumbing/HVAC tangle! So out tenants in the garden apt smelled gas last week – national grid came out, checked the lines, and locked one…
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mjkelly
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
How to evict tenant/super from illegal basement apartment
The super has stopped paying rent for 2 months, how can I remove him from the house? Anyone have a lawyer recommendation.
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jrkeat
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
3 ft high deck rules
I’m interested in building a deck. The exit to it is 4 ft above the ground, so a 3 ft deck will work fine. It…
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katdov
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Concrete guy for front steps
Can anyone recommend a concrete guy to fix front steps of a row house? Been looking for one but the job is fairly small -…
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katdov
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Concrete guy for front steps
Can anyone recommend a concrete guy to fix front steps of a row house? Been looking for one but the job is fairly small -…
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BKALLDAY
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Seeking a carpenter with his own tools to replace window sills and frames.
Hi, I have 5 windows (2 are doubles) that need have their sills replaces and the frames repaired or replaced. I am looking for a…
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