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brickmortar
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Strange Smell From Somewhere
There is a bad smell — mold? a dead animal? — coming from the closet in our garden apartment. That area of the apartment lies…
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timer343
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Weil Mclain GV90+4 boiler
I’m putting in 3 water heater and 2 boiler for a three family house. The chimney have 1 hole approx 8 inches for ventilation for…
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uesdiy
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Structural Engineer Rec and GC question
I am looking for a structural engineer to tell me whether I can knock down an interior wall in a 25 foot brownstone. The sheetrock…
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nintzk86
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion Plumber Rec
Can anyone recommend a plumber for oil to gas conversion in a rowhouse/brownstone. Also this is Manhattan. Thanks
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spicygreencurry
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Is it even possible to buy a decent home in this market?
Hey Brownstoners! I love this community and forum…such hardworking saavy people who love brooklyn and care about our homes. Ok so i have a topic.…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Final DOB inspection
Can you move in before the final DOB inspection?
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ewfan
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Solar Power
Hi, I’m wondering if anyone has feedback on solar companies. I am getting estimates on solar panels for new construction on a one family home…
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13nox
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Cornices Repair
Hello All, I am the proud owner of a historic building in Brooklyn. I recently restored the 110 year old front doors, that was with…
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13nox
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Cornices Repair
Hellow All I am the proud owner of a historic building in Brooklyn. I recently restored the 110 year old front doors, that was with…
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13nox
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Cornices Repair
Hellow All I am the proud owner of a historic building in Brooklyn. I recently restored the 110 year old front doors, that was with…
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c1876
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 11 months ago
Kitchen / Bathroom Reno in 1880 brownstone
Hello, I am about to resume my renovations, and need some suggestions. I have two very small bathrooms which were originally meant only for a…
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clairebear246
in Construction 11 years and 11 months ago
renovations + deck + security system + insanity?
i never thought i would be This Person, but we are in the process— the long, slow, frustrating, exciting, nail-biting process — of buying an…
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jc2bk
in Other 11 years and 10 months ago
Garbage Sorter
How much is the going rate/reasonable rate to pay someone to put out/ sort garbage for a 4 family building? Pick up is twice per…
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misconformist
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Wet-proofing Flood Construction: any advise?
Hi: I am in the beginning stages of planning a major renovation on a house that is recently been included in the 1% flood plain.…
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guikazoid
in Construction 11 years and 11 months ago
Whats happening on Prospect Ave and 4th?
I noticed a crane doing some digging this morning on the empty lot on Prospect and 4th. Anyone know what they’re doing?
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GreenThinker
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Restoring Tin Ceiling
[](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B113vHTfibmHNzdpcW9Jb1g3a2NNVEJ5dDhiWm9TUzQ5cUc4/edit?usp=sharing “Tin Ceiling Photo”)Hello, looking for someone to restore my tin ceiling to it’s former glory. Any recommendations?
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mrohrmann
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Brownstone/Multi-Family Insurance Rate Increases Question
Brownstoners, For those of you that have renewed you homeowners/BOP insurance coverage in recent months in Brooklyn. On a percentage basis, how much have your…
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brickmortar
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Strange Smell From Somewhere
There is a bad smell — mold? a dead animal? — coming from the closet in our garden apartment. That area of the apartment lies…
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