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QueenAnne
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Leaking Roof
I am renovating my brownstone and my contractor rarely shows up. His plumber was onsite working on and noticed a massive leak from the roof…
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jon.mez1
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Cornice Repair - Recommendation needed
Hello All, We are looking for someone with expertise for our cornice repair. We have a very simple cornice, i would almost call it more…
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QueenAnne
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Leaking Roof
I am renovating my brownstone and my contractor rarely shows up. His plumber was onsite working on and noticed a massive leak from the roof…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Gas fired boilers
There is still a place for installing gas boilers…. A recent installation [09829C4D-D9FF-408F-935E-6D87AE03A776](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:xMb9:09829c4dd9ff408f935e6d87ae03a776.jpeg.jpg) [3968E40F-AD34-4750-8AA6-69C3126DF525](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:wCwV:3968e40fad3447508aa669c3126df525.jpeg.jpg)
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nirnur
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Heat Pump Water Heater in
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khushksaali
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Anyone done a roof addition?
Hey everyone, Was wondering if any of you have added another floor? What was your experience, the cost? I’d be doing this on an already…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Anyone know if one of these driveway/garage awnings needs permits?
It’d be installed attached to the building and then bolted down to a concrete driveway, almost exactly as shown here. Not sure how this is…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Wood Panel(exterior)
[Facade 3](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:dgny:facade3.jpg.jpg) We are trying to rejuvenate our facade, the wood panels. We’d like to keep the same look, same color. The painting company suggests…
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macushla
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Redo Stoop and rubble foundation
We want to have our existing stoop torn down (it is huge, cement, peeling generations of grey paint) and replace it with a new stoop,…
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macushla
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Redo Stoop and rubble foundation
We want to have our existing stoop torn down (it is huge, cement, peeling generations of grey paint) and replace it with a new stoop,…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Anyone know if one of these driveway/garage awnings needs permits?
It’d be installed attached to the building and then bolted down to a concrete driveway, almost exactly as shown here. Not sure how this is…
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mrvickers09
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Garbage bin
Looking to buy or have made these outdoor garbage bins , and recommendations? [IMG_5408](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:oScT:img_5408.jpeg.jpg)
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jjnoonan
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Pier mirror for sale
We no longer have room for one of our pier mirrors. Let me know if youre interested in picking up from Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. $100…
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debbernst
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Neighbor garden adversely impacting mine
Hello I have a home that shares walls with two properties (one on either side) one neighbor’s garden is completely overgrown to plants/weeds over 5…
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mrvickers09
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Garbage bin
Looking to buy or have made these outdoor garbage bins , and recommendations? [IMG_5408](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:oScT:img_5408.jpeg.jpg)
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RobertGMarvin
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
PLG Walking Tour
The Lefferts Manor Association’s PLG Walking Tour, lead by Brownstoner’s Suzanne Spellen, will be this coming Sunday afternoon. Tickets. limited to 40, are going fast.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
asbestos inspection
A caution for anyone undertaking an asbestos inspection – if your cellar or basement needs to be inspected, make sure the inspector lists the room…
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amt230
in General Discussion 2 years and 6 months ago
Help Me Devise a System to Keep Basement Dry
Hi – just bought our brownstone in BedStuy and refinished by basement as part play space. Over the last year I’ve owned the place, there…
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