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Brooklynreno
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Experience with Dept. of Consumer Affairs complaints against contractors?
Dear Brownstoner readers, This is my first time posting here, and it’s a big one, at least for me. I have a financial dispute with…
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juliaalexis
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
soundproofing floors
does anyone have some experience in trying to cut down on impact and/or flanking noise between floors? i am feeling my best course of action…
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flembo
in General Discussion 9 years and 10 months ago
Replacement Windows
Hi there, Looking to replace the windows on a non-landmarked Brownstone in Bed-Stuy. We would like wooden windows (Marvin or similar) but are unsure whether…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Complete Kitchen for Sale - Poggenpohl -- $14,000
A gorgeous, top-of-the-line custom kitchen designed for a loft building in Tribeca. Removed when the apartment was converted to a duplex. Features: Limed oak Poggenpohl…
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andord
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
2 x Marble mantle / Fireplace for sale - photos - Boerum Hill
I am looking to sell two marble fireplaces which are being taken out of our house in Boerum hill. They need to find new homes…
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jazzboy321
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen reno
I’m looking for someone to help in the redesign of my small kitchen here in Bed-Stuy….if people have some suggestions I’d love to hear from…
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reagan9000
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
How often do I need to have my gas chimney cleaned?
Every year, I ignore frequent, high-pressure calls from a commercial chimney sweep service who are looking to sweep the flue for my gas boiler for…
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Window guards
Yet another question – as Landlord to a family with a young child, do I have to install window guards, or can the tenant waive…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Any way to add a volume control or off button to an apartment intercom?
The intercom buzzer is super loud and keeps waking our baby. The intercom panel is older and looks like photo and just has 3 buttons:…
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brooklynite66
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Keypad Entry
My tenants are asking that I replace my entry lock with a keypad automatic lock instead of the manual door lock that I have, so…
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clee321
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Personal items during renovation?
We are moving out during our renovation but storing most of our stuff in the basement. The work we are having done will be on…
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bdz
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Need alarm system alternative after ADT possibly riped us off for 9 years
For the last 9 years we have been using ADT at our home. However, yesterday when I called to upgrade to their Pulse system I…
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hmcghee
in Home Buying 9 years and 4 months ago
Homeowners insurance recommendation for historic brownstone
We have Allstate insurance for the current home, auto and umbrella policies in NJ. We plan to buy another home which is a historic brownstone…
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besugi
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Construction Manager
Hi, I’m looking for a referral for a CM for a complete gut renovation of a townhome/carriage house in Brooklyn. If you had a fairly…
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hannah24
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Who to call for repairs?
The paint above the door frame leading out into our backyard peeled back and water is slowly dripping from it. The rest of the wall…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Two buildings in one lot?
[CCF11072016](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:DCf6:ccf11072016.jpg.jpg) Can another building be built abutting the existing building on the same lot? See survey attached. This is in R5B.
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empathie00
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Cost to rebuild staircase?
Hi all – just trying to get a very general cost figure for rebuilding the main staircase in our house. It’s 19 stairs, mahogany and…
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andreastrauchler
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Understanding Law Regarding Vacation Rentals NYC
My husband and I own a 4 story brownstone, and we would like to have a vacation rental on the ground floor. We are a…
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