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Question about smallish facade repair

So we have some water leakage coming into the top floor (3rd) of our brownstone. We are quite sure it is coming from the wooden…

Questions about water main replacement

So we have a slow but certain leak into the basement of our brownstone. A few plumbers have come to take a look, and while…

Exterior Work Needed - Seeking someone reasonably priced

My contractor was supposed to do this work for me and just fell ill the day we were about to start. He was giving me…

SEEKING REC FOR SOMEONE TO POUR ABOUT 30 SQ FT OF CEMENT IN AN ALLEY

Just had second great experience, wanted to share plumber recommendation

I am a homeowner in Bushwick, I haven’t posted on Brownstoner before, but I just had such a positive experience with a plumber recommended to…

Bank wants a safety rail for Refi

We have an unfinished porch (basically a door opening out onto the roof of the extension) of our brownstone. Citibank wants us to put a…

A SIMPLE PLAN

I thought I was good. I had a plan , i ran it past a contractor, he understood and said he had a window of…

A SIMPLE PLAN

I thought I was good. I had a plan , i ran it past a contractor, he understood and said he had a window of…

Is your water heater making you sick?

I’ve been recommending high storage temperatures and tempering valves for years and believe they should be standard issue on all domestic water heating installations. The…

Is your water heater making you sick?

I’ve been recommending high storage temperatures and tempering valves for years and believe they should be standard issue on all domestic water heating installations. The…

NYC Property Taxes - Certificate of Capital Improvement - Exemption Form ST-124

Hi. I’m doing a small project at my house (less than $4,000) and the contractor advised that I could fill out this form to avoid…

Original doors, moldings, staircases for sale from Old brownstone. Great stuff.

Original Brooklyn brownstone pocket doors, walnut staircases, many interior doors, knobs. We are selling everything before we start demolition. Please send an email ASAP to…

Tips on shutting down a steam heat system in a multifamily for the season?

I usually just set the thermostat to OFF, but is there anything else I should be doing– I’ve heard some people say ” flip the…

Hardscaper or mason recommendation for a bluestone patio?

Permit needed for large backyard playground for kids?

I was going to put one of those wood play structures in my backyard– one with two slides, swings and ladders. It is probably 12×15…

Permit needed for large backyard playground for kids?

I was going to put one of those wood play structures in my backyard– one with two slides, swings and ladders. It is probably 12×15…

Standard or ballpark cost for expediter?

Is there a standard range of cost for an expediter for obtaining permits for an Alt-2 job? Or just a standard cost in general for…

Tips on shutting down a steam heat system in a multifamily for the season?

I usually just set the thermostat to OFF, but is there anything else I should be doing– I’ve heard some people say ” flip the…

Bank Of America refinance

With the Fed about to raise rates (or Janet Yellen is a phony and not and we’re all going to hell in a handbasket Q1…

Bank Of America refinance

With the Fed about to raise rates (or Janet Yellen is a phony and not and we’re all going to hell in a handbasket Q1…