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doro
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Exterior copper repairs
Hello. We have a 1912 home in Hoboken, NJ with a copper cornice which was previously painted. I could use a good cleaning and some…
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doro
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Exterior copper repairs
Hello. We have a 1912 home in Hoboken, NJ with a copper cornice which was previously painted. I could use a good cleaning and some…
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doro
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Exterior copper repairs
Hello. We have a 1912 home in Hoboken, NJ with a copper cornice which was previously painted. I could use a good cleaning and some…
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jty2
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Exterior waterproofing
I am looking at hiring a contractor to do excavation and exterior waterproofing of my cellar. – Do we need permits to do this work?…
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michaelsaur67
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
No roof hatch in 2-family house in Bushwick legal?
We are about to purchase a 2-family house in Bushwick. It is a newly renovated 100 year old building. We couldn’t find access to the…
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JohnHancock
in Home Buying 10 years and 9 months ago
Open house 449 Hancock Question
Has anyone seen this house at 449 Hancock? It’s right around the corner from Saraghina. Looks like a beauty from the pictures but I’m sure…
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wordsfailme
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 9 months ago
I recommend Warren Stewart for your roof deck
We recently hired Warren to fix a rotted, sagging roof deck. Warren dismantled the problem section, recommended where to get replacement roof tiles, took delivery…
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ps158
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Pedestal sink plumbing: What part do I need to cover this eyesore?
See attached photo. What is the name of the part I need to cover this gap? Where can I find it? Thanks!
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okreitz
in Construction 11 years and 2 months ago
Framehouse extension: how to build a 3rd floor
We want to build an extension on top of our semi-detached frame house in East Flatbush (R6). We have ~ 550 sf FAR left, the…
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ps158
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
Pedestal sink plumbing: What part do I need to cover this eyesore?
See attached photo. What is the name of the part I need to cover this gap? Where can I find it? Thanks!
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kachuri999
in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 11 months ago
Mini-split a/c repair?
We have a couple of Fujitsus that started one by one blowing hot air. We suspect that there’s a freon leak. Anyone recommend a good…
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dougj99
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 9 months ago
Has anyone had experience with Latitude kitchen cabinets?
Hello, About 6 weeks ago we ordered Latitude kitchen cabinets from Lowes. We chose this particular brand for it’s very contemporary looking laminate doors, with…
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aussieben
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 9 months ago
Window frame slipped on one side
Hi all One of our old rear windows has developed a gap at the top on one side – looks like the entire right side…
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st2434
in Landlord 10 years and 9 months ago
Tenant complaining about dust
Hi all I am doing legal construction on a multifamily brownstone and have a tenant complaining about dust. The first time it happened we inspected…
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InvestorLou
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 9 months ago
Full Brownstone Facade Restoration
I recently just finished a full Brownstone Facade Replacement. I wanted to detail my experience so that others can benefit from it. Property Address: 313…
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samtsegaye
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Etching house number on window transom
Hi, We would like to have the number of our house etched on the transom above our door. Does anyone have any recommendations and any…
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samtsegaye
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Etching house number on window transom
Hi, We would like to have the number of our house etched on the transom above our door. Does anyone have any recommendations and any…
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samtsegaye
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Etching house number on window transom
Hi, We would like to have the number of our house etched on the transom above our door. Does anyone have any recommendations and any…
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