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deancollins
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Video intercom small 6 unit brownstone
Hi All….seems to be a popular question but with no real answers…..we currently have voice only intercom in our coop and some of the apartments…
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claudehersh
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Seeking HVAC contractor to install rooftop heat exchange system
We want to install three central zoned air conditioning systems in our 3-apartment row house, placing the compressors on the roof. We are working with…
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claudehersh
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Seeking HVAC contractor to install rooftop heat exchange system
We want to install three central zoned air conditioning systems in our 3-apartment row house, placing the compressors on the roof. We are working with…
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pgfgyckqcjdvzrjd
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Adding cornice and details to brownstone facade
Hi, we are looking at a brownstone that has a lot going for it but the facade is very bland. It does not have a…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 9 years ago
sewer line insurance - worth it?
Hi all – I know this has been discussed before but multiple searches of the forum fail to bring it up, sorry – just wondering…
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cking047
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Flowers on ceiling
I have had to repair my ceiling and had a flower design on it,I have lost some of design and wondering how to fix,any ideas…
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The no mailbox issue
Hiya. I know this has been a topic in the past but I feel like I need to bring up another issue regarding my apartment…
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james3210
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Misrepresentation by Broker - Rental
We rented an apartment through a broker a little over a year ago and paid her a 12% fee – coming in at approximately $7,000.…
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4567rsp
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Termites = deal breaker?
We’re considering a brownstone, which according to our inspector, showed “termite damage noted to last couple of floor joists in cellar. Treatment needed if proof…
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 9 years ago
seeking someone to strip old shellac from woodwork
Can anyone recommend someone who will remove the bubbled, darkened, “alligator” shallac finish from old woodwork? I believe some do it with chemicals, others simply…
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andord
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Marble Fireplace repair and cleaning
Hello, we have inherited a marble fireplace which really needs to be cleaned in order to fit back into our soon to be finished renovated…
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andord
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Marble Fireplace repair and cleaning
Hello, we have inherited a marble fireplace which really needs to be cleaned in order to fit back into our soon to be finished renovated…
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jjbel
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Rooftop Additions
Hi Brownstoners, Need some advice here. I live on the garden floor of a brownstone condo. The top-floor neighbor wants to build a living addition…
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eman134
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
finished up a steam to hydronic boiler conversion
Weil Mclin Ultra with an indirect hot water heater [Rutlandfinish](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:qeV0:rutlandfinish.jpg.jpg)
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RBCG
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Recent contractor recs for interior work?
Looking for a contractor to take down some tin ceilings (rusted) and replace with drywall, plus a few other medium-size jobs. Anyone have a crew…
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RBCG
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Recent contractor recs for interior work?
Looking for a contractor to take down some tin ceilings (rusted) and replace with drywall, plus a few other medium-size jobs. Anyone have a crew…
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jjbel
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Rooftop Additions
Hi Brownstoners, Need some advice here. I live on the garden floor of a brownstone condo. The top-floor neighbor wants to build a living addition…
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namahs
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
DOB ECB Lien Violation - Retaining wall
We are looking to buy a potential property and noticed that there is a DOB ECB Lien violation opened since 2008 on the property. We…
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