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ajeb
in Utilities 13 years and 5 months ago
Monthly 'hidden' costs of a brownstone
We are thinking of buying a large 3 floor brownstone (probably with top floor rental) and we are trying to figure out how much extra…
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cjyabraham
in Radiators 13 years and 5 months ago
radiator knocking
Hi, I have recently moved into the top floor apartment in an old brownstone. My apartment has two radiators which I believe are steam powered.…
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danielleg
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 5 months ago
awesome handyman
Hi there — just wanted to note that I have a great handyman (I live in Cobble Hill, I know he does all of brooklyn.)…
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bricklayer
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago
In search of balusters / spindles
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f26296cdbbe7-.jpg Hi everyone, We are repairing the staircase in our brownstone and need to add a few missing balusters. We’d love to be able to…
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Nadya5
in Masonry 13 years and 10 months ago
can anyone recommend someone to clean interior brick
i just need someone to come in and clean it and seal it. does anyone know someone who can do it please?
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CommodoreStephenDecatur
in Utilities 13 years and 9 months ago
HIKO
I’ve been contacted by phone over the last couple days about saving 10% on our electricity and gas. I’m very suspicious of stuff like this,…
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yahem
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion
Hello again – Wondering if anyone could tell us about how long it takes to convert from oil to gas and about how much it…
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esther
in Brownstoner 13 years and 5 months ago
Renovating and Tenants
Hello All, I have a question for you. I have 1 commerical tenant and 2 residential tenants. I am doing a major renovation this spring.…
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richnovak11
in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago
Does anyone know someone who does pocket door work?
Doing some renovations and updates and painting and I have a few double pocket doors I would like someone to take a look at to…
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etconstruction
in Family and Parenting 13 years and 5 months ago
Does any one know a kids photographer that takes great head shots. Also can any one recommend a kids dance school that's takes dancing serious?
Does any one know a kids photograper that takes great head shots. Also can any one recommend a kids dance school that takes dancing serious?
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northslopeneighbor
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Minimum ceiling height requirement for room with sloped ceiling
We have a space that measures 18′ wide (the interior width of our building) by 5′ deep that is open and overlooks one of our…
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lasignora
in Radiators 13 years and 5 months ago
Any recommendations on where to sell antique cast iron radiators?
We have purchased a four story brownstone and are embarking on a gut renovation. New HVAC means that the cast iron radiators throughout the house…
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Pragonetti
in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago
Where can I find Vintage Door Knobs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4f98153eef2-.jpg This is the door knob to my Inner Front Door. The set screw hole is stripped and the shaft the set screw locks too…
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theoperadiva
in Schools 13 years and 11 months ago
Park Slope: school redistricting thoughts?
We’ve been looking in Park Slope for a place for a few months, but we’re hesitant to put a bid in on anything until the…
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Goatcrapp
in Landlord 13 years and 5 months ago
recent purchase of building with tenants - house lights on tenant circuits. options?
Asking this for a friend – she’s tried to register, but never got the verification email. Anyway – she and her husband, both older and…
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stevenpmorrissey
in Permits 13 years and 5 months ago
question about status of permit via nyc.gov/bis site
hello i am in the process of trying to buy a coop apartment and the seller needs to retroactively get a permit for work they’ve…
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starfish11040
in Landlord 13 years and 6 months ago
tenant is refusing to give me access for repairs Mon-Fri
There are two minor repairs which need to be made in this tenant’s apartment. She has refused to make an appointment any day but Saturday.…
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frostfree
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Architect/Designer for Small Job
We have a third floor that I need some help thinking through. There are two finished rooms and an unfinished one. I’d like to carve…
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