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Cornelia

in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago

Roosting Pigeons

I think pigeons may be roosting in a gap below our cornice.  Any suggestions for who to call to get the pigeons out and seal…

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r185

in Lighting 13 years and 10 months ago

2 Pan Lights available

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e6565142f3f7-.jpg I have two available.  See both images on the link to my Amazon listing (there’s only one shown here).  (I’ll obviously waive shipping if…

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bharpaz

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 10 months ago

Fire extinguisher inspection for boiler room

We were cited by FDNY because our fire extinguisher in boiler room is not inspected or tagged. Buro of Fire Prevention lists dozens of private…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

rcltrh

in Radiators 13 years and 10 months ago

Anyone recommend a good boiler/radiator person?

Thinking about winter coming on before too much longer and want to have someone check out the gas-fired boiler/radiator system in the house to do…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

bharpaz

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 10 months ago

Fire extinguisher inspection for boiler room

We were cited by FDNY because our fire extinguisher in boiler room is not inspected or tagged. Buro of Fire Prevention lists dozens of private…

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arad

in Mortgage 13 years and 10 months ago

SRO FINANCING

I am looking to purchase a brownstone in West Harlem that will be delivered vacant upon closing (only one tenant in there now). Does anyone…

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bpeikes

in Exteriors 13 years and 10 months ago

Wood window leak repair or replace

I had some leaks during the hurricane which I believe are from some bad windows that were made custom years ago. Builder of windows is…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

liz2

in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago

Public adjuster for insurance claim

Hi, Has anyone every used a public insurance adjuster for a claim? We had a flood a few weeks ago and have a ton of…

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wetbasementgal

in Other 13 years and 10 months ago

Lots'o'water in basement

Hi all! Have tried searching the achieves but having trouble getting the comments to load so I thought I would ask a much asked question…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

xistent

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Vinyl Floor (Wood Look) Recommendation

We are renovating our basement in our brownstone and we want to install a vinyl floor that looks like wood rather than risk using wood…

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TracyT

in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago

"Cool roof" coating?

Has anyone coated their roof with this new “cool roof” stuff made by APOC? It’s the stuff the Bloomberg administration is painting on city buildings…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

diablorojo

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago

european toilet

I need to install an european toilet in my bathroom, the wall mounted kind. I need an experience plumber who has full knowledge on this…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

brooklynmom69

in Schools 13 years and 10 months ago

which school is better p.s. 9 or p.s. 11?

i’m a single mom having livingn in prospect heights and am having trouble deciding which school to send my son to. p.s. 9 is closer…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

ouisie

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

Do you oppose a sports bar on 6th Ave and 7th St (formerly Kohzee Cafe)?

The owner of the building at 396 6th Avenue (corner of 7th St) is applying for a full liquor license at his sports bar Lucky…

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ouisie

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

Do you oppose a sports bar on 6th Ave and 7th St (formerly Kohzee Cafe)?

The owner of the building at 396 6th Avenue (corner of 7th St) is applying for a full liquor license at his sports bar Lucky…

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brooklynbemused

in Other 13 years and 10 months ago

Anyone need firewood?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e638bece8ff2-.jpg I have a whole heap of wood in my neighbor’s yard from my fallen tree. Any takers? I don’t know what kind of tree…

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brooklynbemused

in Other 13 years and 10 months ago

Anyone need firewood?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e638bece8ff2-.jpg I have a whole heap of wood in my neighbor’s yard from my fallen tree. Any takers? I don’t know what kind of tree…

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ning

in Other 13 years and 10 months ago

How to Post a Photo in Your Forum Answer.

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5a7970dce1e-.png See the how to and screenshots to the right.  This explains how to add photos to your forum answers.You can either add a photo…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

rcltrh

in Radiators 13 years and 10 months ago

Anyone recommend a good boiler/radiator person?

Thinking about winter coming on before too much longer and want to have someone check out the gas-fired boiler/radiator system in the house to do…

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dan

in Wood Restoration 13 years and 10 months ago

wood fireplace restoration

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e62d1bdbb64d-.jpg  recommendation to Brownstoner   I had a wood fireplace mantel mainly in tact except for two tall pillars with capitals and 4 corbels that…

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