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morganpony68

in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago

Generators

Anyone know if you are you allowed to have a generator in your brownstone in NYC?   I really don’t want a gas (“petrol”) powered…

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peterinbrooklyn

in Cellar 13 years and 5 months ago

Melting snow causing water leak from electrical box in cellar

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509be2dcdcc62-.jpg This is kind of hard to describe. Anyhow, I have water dripping from the gray electrial panel (box) in the cellar at the front of…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

scarter

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

good short sale realtors

Does anyone know of any realtors that are good/experienced at selling short sales?

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

argylerd

in Heating 13 years and 5 months ago

WALL HUNG HOT WATER BOILER

Anyone have experience with wall hung hot water boiler?  Asking on behalf of flood victim who lost boiler in flooded basement.  A wall hung unit…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

MDR

in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago

WOOD FLOORING SOURCE

I’m looking for a good economical source for traditional solid wood t&g 3/4″ flooring.  I prefer an unfinished hardwood like white oak, ash or maple.…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

anne_nyc

in Metalwork 13 years and 5 months ago

ISO Iron work recommendation for small job

Hi – The day has come and our washing machine has died.  It came with the house and we have no idea how the last…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

nancy sullivqn

in Demolition 13 years and 5 months ago

Dumpster use? A few basic questions

Questions about dumpster use… 1\. Any permit needed from NYC? DOB? 2\. Will this tip off the DOB in some way to request an inspection…

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streaker

in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 5 months ago

Sandy and Mold risk?

Sandy wiped out the lower level of my home in Manhattan Beach. I have no flood insurance and they say they won’t pay. Fema will…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

theoperadiva

in Heating 13 years and 5 months ago

Concrete sink fabricator?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509dc3ce92509-.jpg We’re looking for someone local or in New Jersey to fabricate a concrete and wood sink for us (photo below). Any recommendations?

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

theoperadiva

in Heating 13 years and 5 months ago

Concrete sink fabricator?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509dc3ce92509-.jpg We’re looking for someone local or in New Jersey to fabricate a concrete and wood sink for us (photo below). Any recommendations?

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emekap

in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago

Replacing damaged wood doors in brownstone with Jeld-Wen Molded Wood Composite Interior Doors. Any thoughts?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5093f301ba4d3-.jpg Went to Dykes as I needed to replace a number of interior doors that are somewhat badly damaged and when I went there the…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

crownrenovation

in Flooring 13 years and 5 months ago

Tung Oil floors in garden rental??? Bad Idea?

We are looking to refinish the floors in the townhouse we are purchasing. Triplex over garden rental. We are going with a tung oil finish…

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argylerd

in Heating 13 years and 5 months ago

WALL HUNG HOT WATER BOILER

Anyone have experience with wall hung hot water boiler?  Asking on behalf of flood victim who lost boiler in flooded basement.  A wall hung unit…

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streaker

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago

Sandy destroyed boiler - no money for new one. Anyone can suggest good plumber who could rehabilitate old boiler if possible?

Enter Your Question

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kellyj

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago

vapor barrier extension floor

During the inspection of the home we are looking to buy, there was an issue with no vapor barrier being installed under the extension (small…

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owner12

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago

looking for a used spiral staircase

Hello  We are looking for a used spiral stair case (either metal or wood) for an interior remodel..  Height is approx 12 feet ( currently…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

slvillager

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago

partial bathroom reno?

not sure if I’m asking for trouble here or not. we have a working bathroom that needs updating. the floor tile and toilet need replacement,…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

overflowbk

in Appliances 13 years and 5 months ago

Engineer to Check Foundation and Load Bearing walls.

I own a home in Red Hook that took in almost took in 2 foot of water on the top floor. The crawl space was…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

MyGoodEye

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago

FIREPLACE : Recommendation requested

Every year at around this time I get the same idea:   I need a fireplace!   I have a brownstone with the requisite chimney…

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Updated 13 years and 5 months ago

ProHeights66

in Appliances 13 years and 5 months ago

Need advice/references for Rebuilding in Gerritsen Beach

The family home in Gerritsen Beach (built in 1920 or so) was flooded in Sandy and will need considerable repair and reconstruction.  I will be…

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