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citizenjane
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Roof repair and solar installation
Dear community, We own a brownstone in Bed-Stuy, traditional 20 x 40 flat roof. When we bought it we knew that eventually we would need…
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irene11217
in Renovation 1 month ago
Roof coatings
I keep getting bombarded with ads for what looks like some sort of epoxy coating to pour onto flat roofs. Of course the ads look…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Malfunction with website?
Hi all/admins, Every time I click on a post to read it fully or to read the responses, I get bumped back to the “general…
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slopester
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Stonemason & cement work - in front of house & sidewalk
Hey All – can anyone refer a trusted stonemason/person who works with cement? I need the front area within my gate redone, as well as…
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namahs
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Building Classification discrepancy
Does anyone know what the process to update the DOF building classification when it does not match the DOB Certificate of Occupancy (CO)? Long story…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Roof Inspection
I will stick my neck out here and self promote only because it comes with a benefit to the wider community and CitizenJane: Per another…
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frankt
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Flat Roof Maintenance Question
The asphalt roof was installed on my rowhouse around 10/11 years ago. 4 years ago, I had fascia board and aluminum casing placed over the…
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sashak1
in General Discussion 3 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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aanunkor
in Decks and Porches 2 months ago
Interlocking Deck Tiles over Steel Bar Grating Deck?
Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky. To remedy this, I’m…
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claireellencorey
in Garden 1 month ago
extra bluestones or flagstones? or where to buy
Good afternoon, redoing a part of my backyard and I don’t need tons of bluestone or flagstone so anyone who has extra may fit the…
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ericlewis
in General Discussion 8 months ago
How to identify leaky parts of an external brick wall?
I live in a large ~100 year old building with a brick facade. Multiple tenants in the building have leaks into their unit during rainstorms,…
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rmf
in General Discussion 10 months ago
removing Ailanthus Trees/Tree of Heaven
We are looking to remove from our backyard 2 old ailanthus trees that attract spotted lantern flies that have made the backyard uninhabitable. These trees…
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sphil305
in Bath & Kitchen 1 month ago
Any appliance repair techs in Brooklyn, NY who don’t charge a service fee just to check the fridge?
My fridge’s freezer works fine, but the fridge section won’t drop below 40°F. Compressor’s running, fan might be shot or the damper’s stuck, not sure.…
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john.sterling
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Retractable ladder for the rooftop
Hi, Can anyone recommend a contractor who can install a retractable ladder that goes up to the rooftop. I have seen a few models available…
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opoddubnaya.bootsoft
in Architectural Salvage 4 months ago
I do not see a section Renovation Leftovers or similar
Where do I post plaster medallions for sale?
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decoart
in Plumbing 1 month ago
BK source for 1930s plumbing repair supplies
While I know of online sources for parts for repairing 1930s era bathroom fixtures I am specifically looking for something in Brooklyn or within the…
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barbarafotoforum
in Real Estate - General 1 month ago
Park Slope House tour 2025
Why, after purchasing a ticket online, do I not get any information about picking up my brochure for the tour? I got no follow up…
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anthonysalazar
in General Discussion 1 month ago
American standard sink?
Hey guys trying to track down any information on this sink. I’ve come up empty on all my searches. It’s a cast iron porcelain enameled…
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