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nycmissy25
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Bathroom Repair
Can anyone recommend someone that does grout/caulking work for a bathroom?
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Smoke & CO detectors
What are the regulations for Smoke & CO detectors placement in a two-family according to NYFD & NYC Building Dept? Should they only be in…
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JenKG
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Townhouse Security: smart lock and video intercom?
I am thinking of installing a “smart lock” (programmable keypad, such as the Kevo by Kwikset) and video intercom buzzer system. Has anyone used the…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Airbnb Anyone? Pros & Cons for Host
Curious to hear experiences, recommendations, advice from those who are Airbnb hosts. We are considering converting the lower level of our house (has a separate…
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Rick
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Floor sanding and pocket doors headaches -
Floor sanding and pocket doors do not always mix well. I have been seeing this a lot lately. Extra care needs to be done when…
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tmiller823
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
Collpased Sewer Main -- Allboro Plumbing? & Upgraded Electrical Service?
Hi, new member here. My husband and I purchased an unrenovated 19th century single-family row house in Bush-Stuy (Bed-Wick?) last year. Over the weekend our…
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yesbrooklyn
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Boiler/Furnance Maintenance
Need to cap the gas on an old gas fireplace in a place we recently purchased. The boiler is ancient (really not sure exact date)…
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stephen55
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
School zoning
Hi, I really enjoy reading the forums on this site. I work in construction and recently moved here. So much good information in this forum.…
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Rick
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Looking for options other than Craigslist
I know it’s been listed before but I can’t seem to find the information. I will be renting out an apartment in the near future.…
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yesbrooklyn
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Paint for Tile Surround/Fireplace
Have a really old tile fireplace that I want to paint. There’s a new baby in the house so I want the safest type of…
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ixnaycb20
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 9 months ago
Stairs/Carpentry Help
Looking for some ideas/help. My bottom stair has a hole (see pic below). I’d love some ideas on how I can fix or perhaps someone…
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benoit
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
New gas Stove
I was wondering is my gas pipe was up to date in NYC code . I’m in the process to install a new gas stove…
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agmcmullen
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Bedstuy condo type: red brick top 3/4, grey brick lower
I am currently in contract for a 2 BR condo in Brooklyn. It is new construction, never before lived in. As I’ve explored the neighborhood,…
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phineas1976
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 10 months ago
Casting for NYC Reality Show
Hello. We are currently casting for a new reality show and are looking for homeowners that are looking to undertake a major renovation. More info…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
In Search of Wallpaper Hanger
Any recommendations for a someone versed in hanging wallpaper? Thanks All!
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
AC Plugs
I want to re-do electric on my home. Does the code require that every window must have a plug for an AC unit?
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benoit
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Gas Range
i need to install a new gas stove on my rental apartment . And i was wondering if the gas pipe was up to NYC…
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fassglass
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Wood Roof Deck questions
I have found the code that limits wood roof decks to 20 percent of the surface, but I’ve heard that for multiple-dwelling COOs, NO wood/combustibles…
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BobMarvin
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 5 months ago
Water Dripping Through Your Skylight? A public service message from an old-time
Don’t worry?it happens whenever their’s a real blizzard?heavy snow combined with strong wind. Snow blows through the skylight housing vents, melts on the leaded glass…
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