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bootsbar
in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago
new flat roof advice
after years of procrastination this crazy winter is forcing us to deal with our old roof. its a flat roof on a 2 family brick…
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jab287
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 1 month ago
Help - Major leak in black pipe feeding into boiler
HI All, This morning I noticed a stream of water leaking from the blackpipe feeding into my boiler. I’ve got a call into a plumber…
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brooklynnative78
in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago
wine cellar
anyone have a rec for a contractor with experience building wine cellars in brooklyn?
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hawaiismurf
in Plumbing 12 years and 1 month ago
High efficiency hot water heater
I am looking at a high efficiency condensing gas-fired hot water heater, which gets a ConEd rebate. I understand that NYC code requires venting exhaust…
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skylightseeker
in Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Electrical Rewiring?
We are renovating a brownstone including replacing our electrical panels and adding outlets. Our contractor insists there is no need to rewire the existing outlets.…
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garfielder
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 1 month ago
I think its time to replace.
Hey all, So it seems that our boiler is leaking more than a few drips. Its actually tried to push the flame up the front.…
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 11 months ago
cellar and DOB
My cellar is currently drawn into the construction plans as being Storage (although I always said it´s going to be used as space extension of…
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sprucenik
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Frozen downspout with ice dam; open face downspout the solution?
Like many of you, I have frozen downspouts, leading to ice damming and (in my extension) some leaking on warm days. A friend suggested that…
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chipito
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Pinterest? Houzz? Evernote? Looking for recommendations...
Hey guys, I’m going to be starting a townhouse renovation in the coming months and I’m looking for input on the best way to collect…
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hawaiismurf
in Plumbing 12 years and 1 month ago
High efficiency hot water heater
I am looking at a high efficiency condensing gas-fired hot water heater, which gets a ConEd rebate. I understand that NYC code requires venting exhaust…
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minasimon
in Lighting 12 years and 3 months ago
Chandelier Repair
Can anyone recommend a repairperson they’ve used who can replace a nonfunctioning arm, and missing pieces of a large three-tier crystal chandelier located in brownstone…
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skeer126
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Restoring exposed brick
Does anyone have someone who does good work and reasonably priced to restore open exposed brick in a brownstone? Also does anyone know how much…
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M
in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago
Cement countertop
Can anyone reccomend someone with experience to fabricate a kitchen concrete countertop? thanks
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tyrone_mcdonald
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Any Outcomes from the NHS Home Maintenance Training Course?
I know some brownstoners have taken advantage of the Home Maintenance Training Course provided by Neighborhood Housing Services. Do you have any examples of your…
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brooklynnative78
in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago
wine cellar
anyone have a rec for a contractor with experience building wine cellars in brooklyn?
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happymike
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Reasonable prices to renovate a frame house in brooklyn (psf)
I have a 2500 square foot 25 foot wide frame house with a lot of original detailing, but that needs a pretty extensive overhaul. Not…
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misconformist
in Demolition 12 years and 1 month ago
Anyone work with either Just Rubbish Removal or Jerry the Rubbish Man?
I have a demolition job and wondering if any brownstoners have dealt with either company or have a demolition company they can recommend?
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reneeb
in Heating 12 years and 1 month ago
radiator inconsistent
hi, i live on the top floor of a 4 floor walk up (not owner). Our living room radiator heater (the old fashioned ones, water…
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