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frostfree
in Painting 10 years and 4 months ago
Painting a victorian
Can you help me ballpark the price of painting a Victorian? We are in the South Midwood section of Flatbush.. like the wrong section of…
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miss718
in Roofers 10 years and 2 months ago
How to soundproof a row house?
Ever since our neighbors renovated their adjoining frame house, it’s like being in the room with them. We didn’t hear the previous neighbors to nearly…
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CookieCutterBrownstone
in Electricians 10 years and 2 months ago
Having power outlet and data cables in same metal box?
I know it’s best practice to have a separation of the boxes for electrical and data (cat5, cat6, coaxial, etc), but is it up to…
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erfurt
in General Discussion 10 years and 4 months ago
Removing a tub in a studio?
Hi Brownstoners, I live in a co-op studio in Kensington, and the bathroom is pretty cramped. I’m considering remodeling the bathroom, and I was wondering…
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MaconStreetMan
in Antiques 10 years and 2 months ago
Towel Bar Repair
I have an antique nickel towel bar which has broken along a seam. It happened previously along a different seam and I took it to…
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CookieCutterBrownstone
in Electricians 10 years and 2 months ago
Having power outlet and data cables in same metal box?
I know it’s best practice to have a separation of the boxes for electrical and data (cat5, cat6, coaxial, etc), but is it up to…
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namahs
in Pest Control 10 years and 10 months ago
Bed Bugs thermal heat treatment advice
A few days ago we found an adult bed bug on our bed. There has been no signs of bite marks anywhere prior or current.…
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fraserlucas
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Taxes and renovation
Does anyone have any real world data on renovation and what it will add to your assessed value after the fact. Is it true if…
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nycmissy25
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Bathroom Repair
Can anyone recommend someone that does grout/caulking work for a bathroom?
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orionspops
in Construction 10 years and 2 months ago
Any contractors who specialize in self leveling concrete?
My basement slab needs leveling before I install flooring. I’ve been trying my hardest to get some of the pro levelers to come take a…
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ps158
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 2 months ago
snake for drain
Any recommendations for a snake for a bathtub drain? And how often do you recommend cleaning a bathtub drain, bathroom sink drain, etc? Is it…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Smoke & CO detectors
What are the regulations for Smoke & CO detectors placement in a two-family according to NYFD & NYC Building Dept? Should they only be in…
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workisfun
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 11 years ago
Encroachment
Has anyone ever come to learn that your neighbor’s building is built on a slice (12 inches x 60 feet) of your property? If so,…
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pvw07
in Roofers 10 years and 6 months ago
Annual maintenance for gas heaters?
Hi, We recently converted from oil to gas heat. When we had oil heat, the boiler needed annual maintenance. Now that we have gas heat,…
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emmajacob
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Neighbor's fence on my property
I’m renovating my brownstone, so we had a survey done of our property lines. It ends up that my next door neighbor’s (ugly) chain link…
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maxjones011
in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Gut Reno estimate - low end
I’m both new to brownstoner and renovations. I’m looking to buy a brownstone in the Crown Heights / Bed Stuy area as an investment. It…
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ferney1c
in Fire 10 years and 2 months ago
VC 12 fire department violation - expose and locate curb side valve
The fire department said I need to have a curb side valve for my sprinkler system. The resolving of this VC 12 violation has become…
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JenKG
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Townhouse Security: smart lock and video intercom?
I am thinking of installing a “smart lock” (programmable keypad, such as the Kevo by Kwikset) and video intercom buzzer system. Has anyone used the…
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