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odyssey
in Tile 13 years and 11 months ago
Good tiler
As I previously posted, I had problems with the laying of a mud bed.No matter how unhappy I am with the job I accepted it…
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greengirlina
in Cellar 14 years ago
Free: Pallets
We’ve got five standard-sized pallets we’ve been using to keep things off the floor in our basement. Anyone want them?
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starfish11040
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
Tenant wants washing machine. Might this give me a plumbing problem?
This is an email I got from a tenant: I was wondering if you’d have any objections to me purchasing a small, portable washing machine…
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sirk98
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 11 months ago
Board rights on a foreclosure
I just noticed an apt in my building (a coop in Bay Ridge). The unit is listed 10% below any other listing in the neighborhood.…
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dogpatch
in Landscaping 13 years and 11 months ago
Digging a Drywell
We are having some drainage issues in our backyard. One half is pavers and a raised bed and the other half, closer to the building,…
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jb312
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
Plants available
We’ve got a hydrangea and several hosta for grabs as we re-do our garden.If you’re willing to pay a little, make me an offer, and…
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jb312
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
Plants available
We’ve got a hydrangea and several hosta for grabs as we re-do our garden.If you’re willing to pay a little, make me an offer, and…
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DouglasAlan
in Electricians 13 years and 11 months ago
Electrical Estimate - Sound Reasonable?
I recently bought a house with a letter of no objection for a 2 family C of O. However, it only has one meter, so…
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namahs
in Quality of Life 13 years and 11 months ago
Neighbor needs backyard access
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1497561d200-.jpg Our neighbor mentioned to us a couple of days ago that they would need access to our backyard to repoint their wall. I did not think…
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needy
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
need sources to keep my brownstone honest
Hello, We are just about to close on a single family brick house in greenpoint, built in 1901 We have a contractor and architect, but…
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mattinnorthslope
in Appraisals 13 years and 11 months ago
Big drop in zillow valuation?
Not sure if this is forum appropriate but has anyone else noticed something strange going on with Zillow recently? I bought a Park Slope 2BR…
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mjpress
in Quality of Life 13 years and 11 months ago
crowdsourcing solution to motorcycle sociopath in stuyvesant heights
Nearly every night, some dude tears around Stuyvesant Heights on an outrageously loud motorcycle–anywhere between 9 pm and 2 am. I’ve looked into this and…
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dittoburg
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 11 months ago
Anyone here have someone make replacement quarter-round windows for them?
One of my quarter-rounds either side of the chimney in the attic is rotted through at the bottom. How much do these things cost to…
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yaldwyn
in Flooring 13 years and 11 months ago
Parquet flooring
This isn’t a question rather it’s to recommend Alberto Hidalgo (347.258.6398) who has just sanded, stained, and finished the parquet floors in our limestone in…
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DouglasAlan
in Electricians 13 years and 11 months ago
Electrical Estimate - Sound Reasonable?
I recently bought a house with a letter of no objection for a 2 family C of O. However, it only has one meter, so…
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cityrock
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
Converted Brownstone use Attic floor as part of Duplex
How can I cool off this floor? The windows facing the front of the house are too small for A/C. The back room used as…
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