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suebklyn
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Hatch Repair
I recently repaired the concrete at the front of my brownstone in hopes that it would help with water coming into my basement. While it…
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CGDad
in Construction 11 years and 10 months ago
raising ceiling into cockloft
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c5b1efa0d91-.jpg Hi all – My youngest (of 3) children has the short end of the stick in our townhouse, sleeping in the smallest 7’x10′ room…
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designbrooklyn
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Cleaning services
Can anyone please recommend a reliable cleaning person to clean our house in Clinton Hill once a week? English or Spanish ok. Thank you
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dfreed1
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Forum Activity
Have been in the Brownstone Community for some years. It seems to me that since the change to the new format there are a lot…
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850mph
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Still Cant Post From Samsung Phone or Mac Mini
Headline says it all
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huesos
in Heating and Cooling 2 months ago
Gas Boiler Service Company?
We’re looking for a gas boiler service company that can handle emergency repair calls within a reasonable period of time in downtown BK. Any recommendations…
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lucasosso
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Lead paint testing
Can anyone recommend an EPA certified lead paint testing contractor for the new lead paint requirements?
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allisoncon
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Floor contractors?
Hoping to get floors refinished and some inlaid woodwork repaired in a brownstone co-op before moving in. I’m looking for recommendations for floor contractors. TIA!
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edtvg
in Home Buying 1 month ago
Inspector
I want to provide the highest reccomendation for Steve Cymbalsky. His company is Brownstone Home Inspection LLC. I’ve used Steve on two seperate occasions to…
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zlt99
in Plumbing 2 months ago
Cost of New Hot Water Heater
I was wondering what I should expect to pay to replace a hot water heater. It is a 40 gallon A.O. Smith and we will…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Appliance Repair Technician Recommendation
i have used this Pablo at Late Appliance Repair three times in the past to: 1. replace the “dogs” in my washer drum, 2. replace…
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sashak1
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Needing to redo the front of a brownstone but….
I have a brownstone that needs to have the front totally redone. I’ve gotten a few quotes to redo the way it is but increasingly…
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opoddubnaya.bootsoft
in Chimney and Fireplace 2 months ago
In search of ceramic european style wood burning stove
Our house has several grandfathered wood burning fireplaces. They are assumed functional. However: the central chimney has 2 fireplaces, one is closed up, just decorative,…
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kwar
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Slate tiles
Hi, I need to get the slate (?) tiles near/below the roof of our brownstone fixed, but don’t even know where to begin. Who does…
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sphil305
in Real Estate - General 2 months ago
Will the DeNova Detect 2-in-1 Natural Gas & CO Detector comply with NYC\'s Local Law 157?
Hey everyone, I’m looking to comply with New York City’s Local Law 157, which requires the installation of natural gas detectors in residences with gas…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 2 months ago
FREE Old House Journals
I have a pile of Old House Journals here that someone on this board had given me. I thought i was going to read them…
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cate
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Garbage Bins Have Not Arrived
We ordered the NYC garbage bins a long time ago to comply with the law that went into effect this week but the bins have…
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simonelaube
in Architectural Salvage 2 months ago
Original Brownstone Shutters for Sale
25-19pcs original victorian brownstone shutters – $250 total, $15 each. FB Marketplace listing with pictures here: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/637363935340721/ Would be great for art projects or restoration.
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