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NewOwner
in Doors 11 years and 9 months ago
Security door plus insect screen - it can't be that hard, can it?
Brownstoners, I would love your help. I would like to replace an existing screen door with a security door that also has an insect screen.…
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delabklyn
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Stoop Renovation
Hi all, I need to have my brownstone stoop resurfaced, as it is cracking and crumbling. I’ve spoken to several contractors and one thing that…
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karenanne9
in Building Code 11 years and 9 months ago
ECB Violations -- Gas Line and Horizontal Balusters; SEP unit in Queens
Greetings. We had an inspection on a self-certified type 2 alteration last week and have two issues that I’d appreciate advice on. First, the easy…
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kensny
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 9 months ago
structural repairs to brownstone steps
Hello I am not familiar with the internal construction of brownstone stoop / steps, other than what can be clearly observed from the outside or…
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kensny
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 9 months ago
temporary stabilization of brownstone facade
Hi While I am fairly familiar with the processes and materials used for repairing and replacing brownstone facades (multiple coat concrete methods, etc), I am…
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arch007
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Special Inspections
Anyone know a PE who can do structural and sprinkler inspections? The structural is very minor. project is in Bk. Thanks
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backeast
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
No Water in Boiler Gauge Glass
I have one-pipe steam heat with a gas boiler. I flush the low water cutoff every week or so and usually add some water to…
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guikazoid
in Heating 11 years and 11 months ago
How to properly bleed baseboard water heater
Our house is 3 floors and the baseboard heater on the 2nd and 3rd floor on the backside of the house are not heating up.…
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JL923
in Heating 11 years and 9 months ago
Heating question (adding radiator)
I own a 2 story mixed use property (1 family and store) and the 134k btu oil boiler is supplying heat for the residential apartment…
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rockwriteorwrong
in Neighborhood News 11 years and 9 months ago
FOUND DOG CROWN HEIGHTS
On Sunday 1/5 my friend and I found a little black terrier dog wearing a collar with no tags and a tan shearling style doggie…
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elm_bk
in Construction 11 years and 9 months ago
Insulating/draft questions
Hi, We are in a South Slope frame house that badly needs windows and doors replaced. But before I put a new door on our…
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bkthorp
in Other 11 years and 9 months ago
Flooding! Disaster! The Torpor of 311! No Idea What To Do!
Hello, all: My partner and I own a brownstone in Bed-Stuy. On Monday, January 6th, we we were awakened at 7:30 a.m. by a neighbor…
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elm_bk
in Construction 11 years and 9 months ago
Insulating/draft questions
Hi, We are in a South Slope frame house that badly needs windows and doors replaced. But before I put a new door on our…
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dannyboynyc
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Need recommendation for sump pump
Hello to all. I am going to have a sump pump installed in my basement. Can anybody recommend a good outfit to do the job?…
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suzy
in Heating 11 years and 9 months ago
problem with boiler
Our steam heat boiler keeps shutting off, and we’re trying to figure out who we should call– this is our first winter as homeowners. It’s…
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arch007
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Special Inspections
Anyone know a PE who can do structural and sprinkler inspections? The structural is very minor. project is in Bk. Thanks
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ligia
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Hire A Worker In New York City
The Bay Parkway Community Job Center has skilled, dependable workers trained in variety of services; Cleaning, Moving, Demolition, Carpentry, Roofing, Painting, Tile, Masonry, Snows Removal,…
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ligia
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Hire A Worker In New York City
The Bay Parkway Community Job Center has skilled, dependable workers trained in variety of services; Cleaning, Moving, Demolition, Carpentry, Roofing, Painting, Tile, Masonry, Snows Removal,…
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