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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Exterior painting for a 4 story condominium
Hi We are looking for the painting professional to repaint our facade of the building. We are a small condominium of 4 story. Does anyone…
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j.e.c2769
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Seeking some advice on basement renovation
We recently renovated a small 2 story, single family row house in Brooklyn. Next up is the basement, but from what I’ve learned thus far…
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ahnyst.smalls
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
What do you wish you knew?
We’re closing soon on a brownstone that hasn’t been updated in decades. We’ve only lived in apartments and I expect it’s going to be a…
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Jena1220
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Rental unit/heating/A/C
I’m wondering if anyone knows what the average monthly heat and central A/C cost would be for a ground floor rental unit of a brownstone?…
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InBklyn76
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Shades for arched windows?
Any design suggestions for blinds/shades for arched windows in a bedroom? The windows are one piece (not a rectangle and separate semi circle). Given they…
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katenyc
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Has anyone used Panorama Windows for windows?
We were referred to them. They work with Landmarks which we need. Would appreciate anyones feedback. Thanks
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winbrown
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
roof insulation: "blown-in" vs. panels
Hi Brownstoners- We’re getting solar panels, and though Brooklyn Solar Works said the roof was good enough for them, it’s apparently 30 years old and…
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ken.ruck
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Nuisance trees in back yard
Who’s responsibility is it to maintain trees in back yards. We have a neighbor who allowed a weed tree to grow over 40 feet high.…
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Multifamily Intercom System Reccs?
Hi, I own a 4 family building in Prospect Heights with an outdated, often non-functioning intercom system which predates my purchase of the building 20…
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Interior window above pony wall
In our gut renovation we removed the vestibule door. The entire front of the first floor is open – no hallway . We want to…
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Jena1220
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Gardeners for backyard
Hi I’m looking for recommendations for gardener to look at backyard plants/garden that haven’t been tended to in a couple of years. Ideally; they would…
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ib28
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Buying a townhouse with open permits
We are looking to buy a townhouse, and discovered it has a number of open permits – some seemingly minor and some less minor (like…
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emilyposter
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Need electrician recommendations for several jobs in my house.
Someone I can use again and again – licensed and insured. Thx.
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decoart
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Gas or electric stove for rental apartment
I’m gut renovating a 3-bedroom apartment in brooklyn and debating whether I should go with a gas or electric stove. The cost of the appliances…
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deancollins
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Deck contractor recommendation
Wow this came up in facebook memories today it was 5 years ago since the deck at 135 Henry St, Apt 5 was built. Just…
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nvdeowqycge
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Cleaning marble sink
We have one of our original sinkrooms, and the marble sink and counter are very darkly stained in places. I know my chances are slim,…
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winbrown
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
Landmarked Window Replacement
Need to replace windows in my landmarked house. I have two bids coming in roughly same price. Kolbe heritage Sterling and Marvin Ultimate Wood. Kolbe…
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bqiwroovy
in Renovation 3 years and 10 months ago
FREE Parlor Window Shutters & Surrounds @ a cpl of metal fire surrounds.
Must be picked up TODAY, Thursday June 9th from Harlem (sale closing tomorrow and new owners now want the woodwork GONE!) Call Pat on +1…
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