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an_san

in Garden 2 months ago

Tree in our front yard belongs to city?

Hi, does anyone has experience with a tree on their property that belongs to the city? Usually the city trees are planted on the sidewalk…

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Updated 1 month ago

kiki

in Plumbing 2 months ago

Toilet Vent

The toilet vent from our tenant’s apartment may be blocked. What’s the best way to check the vent from the roof?

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Updated 1 month ago

umanish

in Plumbing 2 months ago

What\'s involved with disconnecting a gas appliance

We have two gas dryers – 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. The one upstairs is basically never used. My understanding is that it’s not a…

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Updated 2 months ago

chrispetriplumbing

in Heating and Cooling 2 months ago

HVAC Cleanings

How often is everyone getting their HVAC Units cleaned? By cleaned, I do mean taking the units apart and cleaning the Coils and Blower Motors…not…

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Updated 2 months ago

marienoble

in Plumbing 2 months ago

Backflow Preventer - Radiant Heat

We have a backflow preventer as part of our hydronic radiant floor heating system. Any reason this sort of residential installation would not require the…

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Updated 2 months ago

facelessdoug

in Renovation 3 months ago

We need to replicate brownstone doors with a arch and can only find one company

hi all, we are looking for help to replicate some brownstone doors with arch, we can only find one company to get quotes from Are…

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Updated 2 months ago

annissa12

in Heating and Cooling 1 year and 5 months ago

Found: company that installs hydronic electric radiant plus cooling

I posted here a while back about my interest in a heat pump + radiator system, which is common in Europe but uncommon here. I…

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Updated 2 months ago

simonelaube

in Architectural Salvage 2 months ago

Antique Brownstone Window Casings for Sale

7 antique window casings for sale. See Facebook posting for pictures and more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/18jVFDfqe5/

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aanunkor

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Ikea Runnen Installed 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, so I’m thinking of…

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bkswift

in General Discussion 3 months ago

Front door maintenance

Hi Brownstoners! Our wood front doors are starting to show their age and need to be cleaned up and re-stained & varnished. Does anyone have…

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Updated 2 months ago

john.sterling

in Garden 2 months ago

Renovating the backyard in a Brooklyn Brownstone

Hi Looking any recommendations of contractors to renovate a well kept backyard. We want to remove the current setup which has pebbles arranged in a…

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Updated 2 months ago

umanish

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Critter in inaccessible dropped ceiling

Looking for any recommendations / advice on who to call for a critter in an inaccessible drop down ceiling. Given that there is no access,…

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Updated 2 months ago

rclnz

in Insurance 3 months ago

National Safety and Risk (NATSR) Home inspection

I just received an unsolicited email and missed call from NATSR detailing that my insurance carrier has asked them to complete an inspection on our…

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Updated 2 months ago

suebklyn

in General Discussion 3 months 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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Updated 2 months ago

CGDad

in Construction 12 years 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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Updated 3 months ago

designbrooklyn

in General Discussion 3 months 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 4 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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Updated 3 months ago

850mph

in General Discussion 3 months ago

Still Cant Post From Samsung Phone or Mac Mini

Headline says it all

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Updated 3 months ago

huesos

in Heating and Cooling 4 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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Updated 3 months ago

lucasosso

in General Discussion 3 months ago

Lead paint testing

Can anyone recommend an EPA certified lead paint testing contractor for the new lead paint requirements?

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Updated 3 months ago

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