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abozza1
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Fireplace cover
Hi Brownstoner community! Anyone have an idea where to track down a fireplace cover like this (doesn’t have to be identical, just one in a…
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csgo.expertt
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a GC with lots of structural experience - Lintel failure
Hey Brownstoner community! I’m looking to find some recommendations about GCs to bid on a structural, and somewhat complex construction project. Long and short we…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Poorly maintained (and currently leaking) oil boiler?
So, I’m writing this while bailing out around a gallon of water every 20 minutes from our oil boiler’s leaking water return pipe, while waiting…
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dindy
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Water main from street replacement 1 or 1 1/4 '' pipe ?
I have had my water tested and need to replace the led main from the street. The water pressure in my upstairs shower isn’t great…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Electrician to look at switch
My new tenant recently plugged their microwave into the same powerpoint that the fridge runs from and could smell something burning while the microwave was…
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true
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Independently Developed Scope of Work for Contractor Bidding
Has anyone ever hired a contractor just to put together a very detailed scope of work that can be shopped around to other firms for…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
spray painting windows black
has anyone spray painted there windows black? if so what did you use just a prime+paint black spray paint?
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Large Formats, Marble Look tiles 48 x 95
anyone know where I can find tiles sized 48 x 95 or larger for a wall?
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amspeci
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Pricing Mini-Splits, help!
Really appreciate this forum! Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts. Can anyone tell me what they paid for their mini-splits? I’m trying to understand…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
New sash lift broke my window
We had a room repainted recently, including the double hung windows. I took the opportunity to buy pairs of new sash lifts to replace the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Who would work on motion-sensor bathroom exhaust fans?
We have these Panasonic exhaust fans that turn on via a motion sensor in all our bathrooms: https://na.panasonic.com/us/home-and-building-solutions/ventilation-indoor-air-quality/ventilation-fans/whispersenser-dctm-fan-50-80-110-cfm But because the motion sensor detects motion…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Balcony repairs needed
I am looking for a couple of contractors to bid on remediating the rear balconies on our townhouse. The house was built around 2013. It…
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landlord
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Rent loss coverage
I have rent loss coverage is part of my building’s insurance policy. A business I rent to was forced shut due to covid. They were…
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sanonimus26
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Architect for small kitchen renovation project?
I am looking to renovate the kitchen of my apartment in Flatbush. I have a contractor secured but need drawings from an architect or engineer…
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deva
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
RPIE
I just discovered that I am supposed to file RPIE (Real Property Income and Expense ) annually. Why i didnt know about this before? How…
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anne_shaner
in Renovation 4 years and 7 months ago
Need architect and contractor recommendations for BK brownstone renovation
We are planning on renovating our 4-story brownstone this year, moving up from the bottom duplex (garden/parlor) to live on the top three floors. We’d…
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slimc
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Plaster Crumbling near radiator riser
What’s causing this: rodent activity? is the heat pipe drying and weakening the plaster? something else? [Screen Shot 2021-01-30 at 12](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:wZHa:screenshot20210130at12.05.24pm.png.jpg)
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arlvelez
in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago
Ceiling Expansion
Does anyone have experience with a GC that has worked on expanding ceiling height? Looking to hopefully expand the ceiling in our apartment loft area…
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jjq
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Whole House Battery Solutions: New NYS Guidelines
I see the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has published a new Energy Storage guidebook as of December 2020. https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/-/media/Files/Programs/clean-energy-siting/battery-storage-guidebook.pdf The…
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