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randolph

in Heating and Cooling 2 years and 11 months ago

installing a radiator

Anyone know the ballpark cost to have a new steam radiator installed? basically the existing one is big and positioned so as to take up…

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mrvickers09

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Main line clog

My 2 family brownstone has issues with the main line getting clogged if tenants put non degradable items down the toilet like baby wipes or…

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someonecalleddob

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Creating a driveway (i.e., curb cut process) in Sunset Park

My parents own a house in Sunset Park and want to create a driveway. I was reading about the curb cut process and requirements on…

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Updated 2 years and 11 months ago

slleiter

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Painting metal deck

The metal patio deck off my kitchen has started to rust and chip. We’d like to sand it, clean it, and repaint it. Should we…

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Sherita

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Cast iron bathtub restoration

We have two clawfoot cast iron tubs from our house we would like to re-use in the renovation. They are in rough condition – feet…

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Updated 2 years and 11 months ago

citygyz

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Handyman

Ed Negron 917 676-2967 advertises as a handyman, actually he is very skilled in many trades. He concentrates on small jobs. I recommended him highly.…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Dumb 2-year Lease Rent Question

This is such a beginner question but it’s been years since I issued a 2 year lease. I have a 4 family building and a…

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citygyz

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Handyman

Ed Negron 917 676-2967 advertises as a handyman, actually he is very skilled in many trades. He concentrates on small jobs. I recommended him highly.…

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someonecalleddob

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Creating a driveway (i.e., curb cut process) in Sunset Park

My parents own a house in Sunset Park and want to create a driveway. I was reading about the curb cut process and requirements on…

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mike.grom424

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Bird Poop Solution?

Hi all – Would appreciate suggestions on how to deal with persistent bird poop on our brownstone stoop. It seems birds (pigeons?) like to hang…

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tbirddies

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

10 Foot Brownstone door for sale

I have pair of brownstone doors for sale 10 ft curved door decent condition [9ED11C62-8A0A-4212-916D-4E917DE907AE](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:KiWs:9ed11c628a0a4212916d4e917de907ae.heic.jpg) [339A8EA9-DF16-44F9-982A-9DCA42FDCD5D](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:Ad80:339a8ea9df1644f9982a9dca42fdcd5d.heic.jpg)

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Updated 2 years and 11 months ago

slleiter

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Painting metal deck

The metal patio deck off my kitchen has started to rust and chip. We’d like to sand it, clean it, and repaint it. Should we…

0

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Dumb 2-year Lease Rent Question

This is such a beginner question but it’s been years since I issued a 2 year lease. I have a 4 family building and a…

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tbirddies

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

10 Foot Brownstone door for sale

I have pair of brownstone doors for sale 10 ft curved door decent condition [9ED11C62-8A0A-4212-916D-4E917DE907AE](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:KiWs:9ed11c628a0a4212916d4e917de907ae.heic.jpg) [339A8EA9-DF16-44F9-982A-9DCA42FDCD5D](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:Ad80:339a8ea9df1644f9982a9dca42fdcd5d.heic.jpg)

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Jimmy

in General Discussion 3 years and 1 month ago

Black Patina on Steel

Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations to achieve this look. [Unnamed (3)](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:a8SF:unnamed3.png.jpg) https://surfinchemical.com/collections/all/products/ez-black-70 That’s the product I’ve tried and didn’t work. Followed the steps thoroughly…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Tin and Copper gutters

Our cornice gutter is the original tin gutter. We are keen to hire out one of the following: A) Patch and repair punctures with new…

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Updated 2 years and 11 months ago

owest

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Question re primer and outdoor wood steps

I am going to have outdoor wooden steps painted. Intend to use Ben Moore Fredh Start as primer. Local hardware store said they cannot tint…

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Sherita

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Cast iron bathtub restoration

We have two clawfoot cast iron tubs from our house we would like to re-use in the renovation. They are in rough condition – feet…

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andriywww1990

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

NYS OIL BASE PAINT VOC RESTRICTION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022

this past two weeks, i have heard varying stories about a new oil base paint voc restriction. one paint store manager said ben moore will…

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oxalis100

in Exteriors 2 years and 11 months ago

Front cement

Hoping that knowledgeable folks might be able to recommend a company to re-do the concrete in front of my house. The original paving is quite…

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