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jland

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Common space hallway cleaning service?

I’m looking for a cleaning service to do our brownstone’s inside-the-building/outside-the-apts and do a thorough, industrial job (not the carpeting).. Last person we used didn’t…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

How fast can I get a Survey done?

I suspect that my neighbor with be replacing the brick, stoop, and cement on sidewalk. When they do the brick and stoop, they will create…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Inspector

I am in the process of buying a brownstone in Bed Stuy. I know that certain things were done without a BOD approval and i…

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Updated 8 years and 4 months ago

janeteditor

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Basement Cleanup after Sewer Backup

Hi, just wanted to double check how much it should cost to clean up basement after our sewer backed up. Area was abou 20’x20′. They…

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janeteditor

in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago

Basement Cleanup after Sewer Backup

Hi, just wanted to double check how much it should cost to clean up basement after our sewer backed up. Area was abou 20’x20′. They…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

How to turn on heat in brownstone?

Hi all! We’re new homeowners of a 2-family brownstone. Last year we paid a plumber to come turn on our heat. He checked the radiator…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

What type of door way or landing can I create to enter into the unit on the top

[Partion](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:a0dq:partion.jpg.jpg) of the stairwell that doesn’t affect the banister in a 2 family brownstone? Suggestion

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

jjbel

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Reserve fund

Hi All, We are living in gut renovated 3-family unit Brownstone condo. As said, this was gut renovated and we have been living here for…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

parkslopemom

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Area rug cleaners

Anyone have a first hand experience recommendation for a carpet cleaner in Brooklyn?

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

poise

in Plumbing 8 years and 5 months ago

underground pipe video inspection

A cast iron pipe under my brownstone may be cracked or separated. Water going in is not getting to the other end. A video inspection…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

sjq2102

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Insulation for Brownstone

Hi everyone, Our home in Park Slope is very drafty in the colder months, and I am wondering if there is a full-service firm anyone…

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parkslopemom

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Area rug cleaners

Anyone have a first hand experience recommendation for a carpet cleaner in Brooklyn?

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poise

in Plumbing 8 years and 5 months ago

underground pipe video inspection

A cast iron pipe under my brownstone may be cracked or separated. Water going in is not getting to the other end. A video inspection…

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jjbel

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Reserve fund

Hi All, We are living in gut renovated 3-family unit Brownstone condo. As said, this was gut renovated and we have been living here for…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Building Permits

What does a GC have to gain when they are doing full complete interior guts – but file that they are doing less then 50%…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

chriswallace

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

antique oak rolling ladder

9 ‘ 3 inch antique oak rolling ladder for sale. was from a telephone company storage room. I bought it to use for roof access…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

vvsers

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

New Exterior Stairs Stoop Takes In Water

Hello, First of all, thank you so much for hearing my story! I’m looking for some good advice if you happen to have any. I…

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Updated 8 years and 5 months ago

nick521

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Boiler Maintenance Recommendation

Anyone have a recommendation on someone to come take a look at my gas boiler, It’s only 4 years old so all should be well,…

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nick521

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Boiler Maintenance Recommendation

Anyone have a recommendation on someone to come take a look at my gas boiler, It’s only 4 years old so all should be well,…

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suebklyn

in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago

Squirrels Trying to get into Cornice

I have recently noticed squirrels digging away at my cornice. I understand it’s getting cold and they are looking for a warm place to nest…

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