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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What to do about original mahogany trim?
We are stripping the layers of gooey paint off the the staircase in our brownstone, and we’ve discovered that everything– the stairs, railings, and the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Where to buy VELUX Skylights and contractor to install them
I may need to replace two of my VELUX Electric Skylights installed in a kitchen on the top floor. I have a flat roof. Any…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Velux skylight leaks during heavy rain
My Velux skylight leaked on Thursday 3/21 & Friday, 3/22 due to the heavy rain. Anyone else have this issue? Any suggestions on how to…
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crhorsken
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Porch Renovations
Any recommendations for porch work? Specifically for opening up a porch that has been closed in by previous owners
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Nurseries?
Any recommendations for good nurseries (the plant kind, not the baby kind – have those already) in the area-ish? I’m familiar with the locals -…
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jodileone
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Windows We Are
Anyone you Windows We Are to replace doors? They are quoting me to take care of landmarks paperwork, and build/install front door on a landmarked…
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crhorsken
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Porch Renovations
Any recommendations for porch work? Specifically for opening up a porch that has been closed in by previous owners
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rgrennan
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Bathroom reno contractor recommendations
Looking to renovate my bathroom soon- no drastic layout/plumbing changes, but we will be converting a tub to a walk-in shower, installing a wall-mounted faucet,…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Construction Attorney Reccomendations
My neighbor has started a gut renovation next door. There are no permits posted and I have notified DOB. I know that DOB can only…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Construction Attorney Reccomendations
My neighbor has started a gut renovation next door. There are no permits posted and I have notified DOB. I know that DOB can only…
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homely
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Recommendation for This Air Conditioning Company
Has anyone had experience with Home Air Inc.? I see that ParkSlopeJason recommends the company. I’ve had so much bad luck lately with workers, I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stonemason recommendation
I found Mik of Milestone Restoration here on Brownstoner through a recommendation on another post and want to second that having just completed a project…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stonemason recommendation
I found Mik of Milestone Restoration here on Brownstoner through a recommendation on another post and want to second that having just completed a project…
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PK
in General Discussion 7 years and 1 month ago
Extermination fee on my property tax bill
I have an empty building near the Navy Yard and I just got $365. added to my quarterly tax bill! I got a ticket (which…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Landlords as Additional Insured on Renters Insurance Policy
Hi all, A couple of years ago we required that our tenants have rental insurance and list us (landlords) as additional insured. There was a…
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whalien
in General Discussion 7 years ago
FDNY - District Office 15 - inspection notice on my door
We have a two family home in Bushwick. Came home to find a rather aggressive note on our door from the FDNY. It’s from the…
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rsayetta
in General Discussion 7 years ago
Beautiful, New Cement Tiles for Sale- Will Accept Best Offer
Beautiful Cement tiles for sale left over from a recent reno of kitchen and bathroom- unopened boxes, ready for pick up (bought from the Home…
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slopegirl
in General Discussion 7 years ago
no more furnace?
has anyone had experience using only modern “heat pumps” aka AC units for their heat in the whole house? does it work? it seems too…
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