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sandietrombert

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Flooding: water coming into our cellar from city sewer lines

Help! Water is coming into our cellar (in Clinton Hill) from the sewer through the drains and toilet. This only happens during a sudden, heavy…

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

cmu

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Painter, Floor finish reccs needed

I’ve checked the archives but because they’re randomly sorted (not by date) it’s pretty useless…you find a recc from 2013 & the number is no…

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cmu

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Painter, Floor finish reccs needed

I’ve checked the archives but because they’re randomly sorted (not by date) it’s pretty useless…you find a recc from 2013 & the number is no…

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homely

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

DUCTS for the taking — just take them down! Easy!

16 linear feet of ducts, which are 12 inches x 12 inches. Attached by brackets. They’re yours for the taking. Just take them. Two angles.…

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

emmajacob

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Vermont slate in stoop area?

I’d like to install Vermont slate as the flooring for my brownstone’s front stoop patio area. Our contractor advises against it, saying that it’ll crack…

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YahwehOrTheHighway

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Trash Removal and Sweeping Hallways in Sunset Park

Hello, I am trying to find someone to put out trash 2x a week and Sweep interior hallways 1x a week in a 6 Unit…

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YahwehOrTheHighway

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Trash Removal and Sweeping Hallways in Sunset Park

Hello, I am trying to find someone to put out trash 2x a week and Sweep interior hallways 1x a week in a 6 Unit…

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rene

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Where to find 1 x 4 inch brownstone floorboards?

I’m having a hard time finding replacement floorboards for a couple of patch ups in my brownstone. Seems as though this size is not standard…

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ken.ruck

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Exterior Rolling Shutters installation

any recommendations for experts who install exterior rolling shutters? We have a new construction Brooklyn townhouse and are looking to install exterior rolling shutters on…

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ken.ruck

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Exterior Rolling Shutters installation

any recommendations for experts who install exterior rolling shutters? We have a new construction Brooklyn townhouse and are looking to install exterior rolling shutters on…

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mattrosenzweig

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Please help us protect pedestrians and ban bike riders on the Brooklyn Bridge.

Hey, I just started the petition “New York City Department of Transportation: Please help us protect pedestrians and ban bikes on the Brooklyn Bridge.” and…

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Updated 9 years and 8 months ago

lorascelsi7

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

fire codes/removal of a fire escape landing

HI! This is my first post. We are brand new first time home owners of a 1903 three story fixer-upper. Can anyone please recommend someone…

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homely

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

DUCTS for the taking — just take them down! Easy!

16 linear feet of ducts, which are 12 inches x 12 inches. Attached by brackets. They’re yours for the taking. Just take them. Two angles.…

0

homely

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Free ducts, like new — just take them down! Easy!

16 linear feet of ducts, which are 12 inches x 12 inches. Attached by brackets. They’re yours for the taking. Just take them. Two angles.…

0

homely

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Free ducts, like new — just take them down! Easy!

16 linear feet of ducts, which are 12 inches x 12 inches. Attached by brackets. They’re yours for the taking. Just take them. Two angles.…

0

homely

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Free ducts, like new -- just take them down! Easy!

OK, I have 16 linear feet of ducts, which are 12 inches x 12 inches. Attached by brackets. They’re yours for the taking. Just take…

0

homely

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Free ducts, like new -- just take them down! Easy!

OK, I have 16 linear feet of ducts, which are 12 inches x 12 inches. Attached by brackets. They’re yours for the taking. Just take…

0

pstrychf212

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Day Care in Bed Stuy

This may not be the correct place to post but I visit Brownstoner daily so… Recently purchased and moved to Bed Stuy and are looking…

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stickerhappy

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Permits needed to install new windows (brick to brick) in non-landmarked area

Just wondering if permits are required for brand new windows to be installed- I’m not talking replacement windows, but for doing brick to brick installation…

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returnrestoration

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Painting basement concrete floor

I have searched the forum and now I’m a bit confused. Our house has carpet over unpainted concrete floor. I want to rip up the…

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