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MRONeill
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Seeking personal recommendations for TILE and (wooden) FLOOR installation expert
Hi, no luck on searching the forum, but seeking your recommendations for both a tile installation person and someone to install wooden flooring as well.…
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pwnnyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Chimney lining - oil to gas conversion
Last year I converted my 3-story PLG brownstone from oil to gas – my plumber installed a new Burnham IN-5 gas-fired steam boiler, and vented…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
How to fix Tar Leaking in from Roof?
We have tar dripping in from the roof. Any suggestions for a good way to prevent this? Would a poly seal over all the beams…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
How to fix Tar Leaking in from Roof?
We have tar dripping in from the roof. Any suggestions for a good way to prevent this? Would a poly seal over all the beams…
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Comp alternatives to Zillow? Automated estimates.
Well, the Zillow ‘Zestimate’ in Brooklyn went from, “Hm, shot-in-the-dark estimate but interesting to watch the price movements for” to fully blank. I guess they…
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Heating System Problem
I’m having problem with a house I recently purchased, which we haven’t yet moved into. It’s a 1920’s wood frame Dutch Colonial with mostly original…
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Comp alternatives to Zillow? Automated estimates.
Well, the Zillow ‘Zestimate’ in Brooklyn went from, “Hm, shot-in-the-dark estimate but interesting to watch the price movements for” to fully blank. I guess they…
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erink
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Squirrels entering through broken cornice
Hi Everyone, thanks for your help on my last question. Our new problem: part of our cornice blew off in Hurricane Sandy. Our handyman nailed…
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erink
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Squirrels entering through broken cornice
Hi Everyone, thanks for your help on my last question. Our new problem: part of our cornice blew off in Hurricane Sandy. Our handyman nailed…
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pwnnyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Chimney lining - oil to gas conversion
Last year I converted my 3-story PLG brownstone from oil to gas – my plumber installed a new Burnham IN-5 gas-fired steam boiler, and vented…
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desert-island
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Window gates in a house with kids
When I was a renter I recall the city mailing me to make sure my landlord had gates installed on the windows if I had…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
New fire escape
My insurance company says I have to add a fire escape to a 3rd floor apt. Anyone have recommendations of a good contractor for it?…
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desert-island
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Window gates in a house with kids
When I was a renter I recall the city mailing me to make sure my landlord had gates installed on the windows if I had…
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Income taxes, Trump plan and rental properties
I have 2 rental units in Brooklyn and 2 out of state (approx. 125k a year in rental income). I also have a 9-5 job…
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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Income taxes, Trump plan and rental properties
I have 2 rental units in Brooklyn and 2 out of state (approx. 125k a year in rental income). I also have a 9-5 job…
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beneec
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Cold weather challenges when heating with mini splits
Hello Brownstoner Forum, This is our first winter in our newly renovated townhouse where we replaced the existing forced air heating system with a Mitsubishi…
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slopegirl
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
exposing floor joists in a ceiling--can it ever be to code?
we are about to renovate, and will probably turn our 3-unit building into a triplex over garden rental… since we’re currently living in bottom two…
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