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jcs32
in Soundproofing 10 years and 4 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 4 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 4 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 7 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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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chipito
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 10 years and 4 months ago
Oil spill on stoop
Looking for recommendations for cleaning up olive oil that spilled all over our stoop (bottle dropped and broke). One person mentioned corn starch to me…
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BKed
in Construction 10 years and 7 months ago
Architect/Engineer Needed for Commercial Extension in Astoria
I am considering a purchase of a one family house in Astoria. House is zoned R5B and C1-3 as far as I know. I am…
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katdov
in Flooring 10 years and 4 months ago
Unfinished oak seller
Hello I plan to install new floors and decided to go with unfinished white oak, 5″ or 6″ planks. I got 3 quotes and as…
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peaceout
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Hummels? Any Ideas Where to Sell?
I have been left with about 25 Hummels (anyone remember these?) Most are from West Germany (stamped, etc). Does anyone have any idea how/where to…
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