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bked1
in Roofers 10 years and 5 months ago
Film location wanted
I’m a film student producer and I’m enrolled in the ESRA Program at Stonestreet Studios. I’m looking for an apartment with at least 1 bedroom,…
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hithere
in Conversion 10 years and 6 months ago
converting from 2 to 3 family
I have read how much a problem it is to convert from 2 to 3 family. I am wondering if anyone has any input about…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
run in place vs prefab ornamental plaster
I’m renovating a brownstone that has been stripped of all detail and have been counting on having plaster moldings and medallions made to more or…
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jty2
in Waste Management 10 years and 11 months ago
Trash removal: paint and construction materials
I have a lot of old cans of paint and similar materials that I want to get rid of from my home in Brooklyn. Can…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Desperately Seeking: a Contractor Who Actually Returns Calls
Wow, I must be getting old, I remember back in the day when contractors actually returned calls, provided estimates on or about when promised. So…
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leinad
in Construction 10 years and 5 months ago
ISO of someone to remove a window and replace with door
We own a 2 family home in Flatbush and we’re looking to get someone to come in and replace a window with a door for…
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jcs32
in Soundproofing 10 years and 5 months ago
Suggest some sound controlling devices
Hi all I am renovating my home, so i think that to go with soundproofing ceilings and pipes. I would be best option to control…
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glarph
in Property Management 12 years and 10 months ago
Professional Management for 4-unit Building
Hey All, I’d love your best advice about managing my 4-unit brownstone. I’m still in exile in California and it looks like it will be…
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randolph
in Heating 10 years and 5 months ago
Tankless Water Heaters
Does anyone have experience with using tankless hot water heaters, like this one, in a residential application? My house has 3 bathrooms, one of which…
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sjh50
in Electricians 10 years and 5 months ago
Electrical Upgrade- All at once or in phases
Hi all, For various reasons it may be necessary to do the renovation we are planning in stages vs. original plan of doing all at…
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mt_molehill
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 8 months ago
Fireplace surround and cover
I’ve just peeled away paint to reveal the stained but lovely marble underneath one of my fireplaces in a Victorian brownstone. It’s missing the arched…
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soundhoner
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 10 years and 5 months ago
Need handyman recommendation - Bed Stuy area
Hey all, My current handyman is incredibly busy these days, and is no longer available without a month notice or more. I have some immediate…
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deva
in Roofers 10 years and 5 months ago
Invasion of Spam Mail from Shady Real Estate Investor
Want to inquire from the Brownstoner hive mind: are you overwhelmed with spam inquiries from real estate investors trying to buy your property all cash…
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tm07
in Roofers 10 years and 5 months ago
Renovation advice
I am planning on selling my pre-war 1 bedroom in the spring. I want to start renovation after the New Year. I have original doors…
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randolph
in Heating 10 years and 5 months ago
Tankless Water Heaters
Does anyone have experience with using tankless hot water heaters, like this one, in a residential application? My house has 3 bathrooms, one of which…
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago
Omnia Polished Stainless Steel #12 Leverset w/Round Rosette
New in Box – asking $25 obo Reg. $56.00
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4lane1
in Construction 10 years and 5 months ago
Contractor threatening to file DOB complaint
Hi Everyone! I’m in need of advice. I bought a condo a few months ago (in a large building) and wanted to do some work…
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Lincoln
in Roofers 10 years and 5 months ago
New Boiler Recommendations and Questions
Hi, We are shopping for a new gas boiler. We live in a 3 story brownstone and currently have a 175BTU boiler that is probably…
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mykonos
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Looking for good honest termite inspector for my brownstone.
Any recommendations please? Cost? Thank you very much. Happy thanksgiving.
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mattie180
in Flooring 10 years and 5 months ago
Entry way tile - suggestions for "semi-period" replacement / tile pros / stores?
Due to ridiculous floor and joist conditions, we unfortunately had to rip out the original (?maybe?) tile from our 1864 brownstone. I have been pouring…
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