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debbernst
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
AWR insurance
hello for some reason i couldn’t reply to the old post as it was closed. Home inspector – thank you so much always for your…
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debbernst
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
AWR insurance
hello for some reason i couldn’t reply to the old post as it was closed. Home inspector – thank you so much always for your…
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costermieraia
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Front Doors
Seeking advice for front door replacement options that are something other than full bespoke carpentry. We are in a landmarked district, so I know there…
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carasgaladhon
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Should I get Sewer/Water backup coverage on my Home Insurance?
Hi folks. I’m in contract on a house in Ridgewood, and am currently shopping around for home insurance. With the rain storms, I have been…
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CHM
in General Discussion 2 years and 8 months ago
ISO someone to install drain and drain pipe under stoop of a brownstone
the recent rains have flooded the area under the stoop and caused water to seep in under the garden apt. door. I’m pretty sure there…
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onapier
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Water leaking in cellar from neighbors
During the flooding on Friday, I found water pouring through a small hole in my brownstone’s cellar wall from my neighbor’s cellar. I’m thinking that…
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eg66
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Thinking about buying house from landlord
My husband and I rent a narrow wood frame house, owned by one family for three generations. We have a great deal and we know…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Vent pipe
Anyone recommend a plumber for Brooklyn to clean a vent pipe and do other other work such as change out gas valves?
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onapier
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Water leaking in cellar from neighbors
During the flooding on Friday, I found water pouring through a small hole in my brownstone’s cellar wall from my neighbor’s cellar. I’m thinking that…
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ysabil
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Items free for collection
We have some items we are getting rid of ahead of our renovation and it seems a shame for them to get junked. So, free…
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juniperflood
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Water trickling in to basement
With the flash flooding in Brooklyn we went down to check our basement and saw a small puddle formed by a spout of water coming…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
When It Rains…… It Pours!
Well by now everyone has seen those YouTube vids of Brooklyn under water from the last few days of rain…. I’ve lived here my whole…
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carasgaladhon
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
First time homeowner in Ridgewood. Any tips?
Hi folks, my wife and I are in contract on our first ever home purchase–a small two-family house in Ridgewood, Queens. (I know it’s not…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 2 years and 7 months ago
Roofer recommendations
Hi, we’re looking for roofer recommendations for new roofing for our coop and need three bids. We’ve worked with Premier and had good experiences although…
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juniperflood
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Rats on my Bed-Stuy block!
I’ve started to notice rats scurrying into buildings on my block. There’s a huge rat problem in our area but this is the first I’m…
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juniperflood
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Water trickling in to basement
With the flash flooding in Brooklyn we went down to check our basement and saw a small puddle formed by a spout of water coming…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
When It Rains…… It Pours!
Well by now everyone has seen those YouTube vids of Brooklyn under water from the last few days of rain…. I’ve lived here my whole…
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Soundproofing the Garden Apt Ceiling
I just had this done after thinking about it for 6 years (and amazingly patient tenants finally moving out) and it is WONDERFUL. Its all…
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