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adobera80
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Video Doorbell Instal
I would like to install a Nest video doorbell on the front of our house. There was an old intercom bell we removed and had…
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tag482
in Renovation 4 years and 10 months ago
Ditmas Park Stairs / Repairs Needed
The 16 stairs from the 1st floor to the 2nd need some work. The small solid crown molding, that hold the nose of the treads…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What type of mortar to use on 1899 brick?
We have an old townhouse, built in either 1899 or thereabouts… We need to repoint the rear brick facade but are wondering which mortar mix…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
No clue where to start when it comes to home renovations in new home
We are under contract and awaiting closing on a home, we live in Brooklyn, NY We want to add a small kitchen to the finished…
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lezmaz
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Delays at DOB?
My husband and I have been in contract to buy a house in Bed Stuy since the beginning of the year. Of course Covid has…
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JeremyL
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Carpenter or Contractor to build Exterior Bike Shed
Looking for a carpenter or contractor to build an exterior bike shed for 4-5 bikes. I want someone local who can customize to the exact…
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lozadorealty
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Interconnected Smoke/CO detectors exceeding limits
In our ongoing remodel of a brownstone, I count 15 Smoke/CO detectors in the architect’s drawings. The remodel is for a single family home and,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What type of mortar to use on 1899 brick?
We have an old townhouse, built in either 1899 or thereabouts… We need to repoint the rear brick facade but are wondering which mortar mix…
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askdrake1
in Heating and Cooling 4 years and 10 months ago
circa 1920s radiators for sale by owner
https://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/hsh/d/port-chester-cast-iron-radiator/7210138803.html
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ejalbk
in Plumbing 4 years and 10 months ago
NYC Gas Piping and Paint?
I manage a building that will be getting an inspection/test of the gas piping as per the new law. Some of the smaller pipes that…
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corneto
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Mason Recommendation
I want to offer another recommendation for Anthony Bauer. We hired Anthony to rebuild our chimney, refurbish our front stoop and clean up some damage…
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corneto
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Mason Recommendation
I want to offer another recommendation for Anthony Bauer. We hired Anthony to rebuild our chimney, refurbish our front stoop and clean up some damage…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Pump water from basement out to the front of the building
A few months ago during Tropical Storm Fay, my apartment’s basement got flooded when the city’s sewer system backed up. All the rain water that…
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rotelle
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
1940’s photo of house
Just curious…. I’ve seen pictures of our house from 1940 and it appears to be brick. Could there still be brick under the vinyl siding?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
No clue where to start when it comes to home renovations in new home
We are under contract and awaiting closing on a home, we live in Brooklyn, NY We want to add a small kitchen to the finished…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Nation House Renovation [Advice]
Hi I received in the mail a notice on a group that can help find grants and money for house repair NHR. It’s hard to…
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lozadorealty
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Ominous cable drums in cellar. Please help me identify.
Hello. After opening a drywall protrusion in our cellar, I found an odd concoction of cables and drums, sparsely labeled. The larger drum is connected…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Recommendation Needed for Grate Covering
Hi! Our building has an opening ( left by the developers) for a hose that leads to the basement to the outside of the building.…
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