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WRPListings
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
What kind of shades for parlor floor front windows
We need to get something to give us a little privacy in the front of our house, but I don’t want to block the light…
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conorl
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Increased Property Taxes and Renovations
Hi. Does anyone have any experience with a Alt 1 or Alt 2 renovation where taxes have increased significantly? My taxes currently are about $4800…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Replacing a hot water heater
Our A.O. Smith HW heater is long past its natural lifespan. Any tips for replacement? This is for a 2-family house, but with only 3…
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shalamoosha
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 8 years and 6 months ago
What type of professional advice do we need to sort C of O/block and lot issues
Hi – I live in a condo in Brooklyn. The condo sponsors also own a lot next to us and a lot behind us, as…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone facade renovation referral
I know this has been brought up several times over the years but some people have gone out and some people have gotten old. Other…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Wood refinisher / Stainer needed
Can anyone recommend anyone they have had a good experience with?
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Where to buy American blue stone?
There seems to be a big difference between blue stone that is locally made to the one made in China. Does anyone know where we…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a steel fabricator to create something similar, any recommendations?
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mystiky
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 6 months ago
I need my Gas Boiler (Weil-McLain EG-45) cleaned by pro - recommendations?
My Weil-McLain EG-45 is over 15 years old, and it was suggested that I have it “taken apart” so that it can be thoroughly cleaned.…
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lisalkarp
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Do we need a new boiler?
I live in a 90-year-old, 8-unit limestone building with an “ancient” boiler. It seems to be working OK but we refinanced recently and have money…
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danturner
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Great mason and stucco person-Anthony Bauer
Hello, all, I discovered Anthony Bauer (A&A Innovative) through recommendations on this site and wanted to add my experience. He just finished building a stone…
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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Replacing a hot water heater
Our A.O. Smith HW heater is long past its natural lifespan. Any tips for replacement? This is for a 2-family house, but with only 3…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a steel fabricator to create something similar, any recommendations?
(img attached of post made of metal/steel) [Metal post](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:fHCY:metalpost.jpg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Wood Beam
We have a huge, original wood beam in the basement of our 1899 Brooklyn brownstone. It’s actually 2 beams, 20 ft each sitting end-to-end running…
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danturner
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Great mason and stucco person-Anthony Bauer
Hello, all, I discovered Anthony Bauer (A&A Innovative) through recommendations on this site and wanted to add my experience. He just finished building a stone…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Renovation cost estimate
I’m considering submitting an offer on a property in Brooklyn in need of extensive renovation (little, if any, structural). I’d like to get an informed…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Neighbor wants to pave shared driveway
I share a driveway with my neighbor. Her entire yard is paved, front and back. Her backyard doesn’t drain well so she sweeps it out…
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monaco
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Cellar waterproofing and renovation
Anyone waterproof their brownstone cellar? Can you recommend a contractor and insight into costs for: 1. Cellar floor: Capillary break, Water vapor, Concrete slab and…
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