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berniceshola
in Sewer 12 years and 2 months ago
Water and sewer main insurance?
hey all, I just got a letter from the DEP offering a $12/mo policy for repairing/replacing broken sewer and water pipes connected to the city…
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brw12
in Foundation 11 years and 6 months ago
Eliminating garden floor moisture in a brownstone?
Our Bed-Stuy brownstone has had a moisture/mildew/mold issue since we moved in 6 years ago, both in the cellar and the garden/ground floor. It’s been…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
Ornamental plaster recommendations?
Hi – I am looking for someone to do custom plaster casing and corbels to restore the historical appearance of an interior arch (separating a…
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jty2
in Insurance 11 years and 6 months ago
Experience with NY Brick & Brownstone/Distinguised or Fireman's Fund?
We are looking for homeowner’s insurance for a brownstone we are purchasing. Does anyone have experience with filing claims with these two companies? Seems like…
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jty2
in Insurance 11 years and 6 months ago
Experience with NY Brick & Brownstone/Distinguised or Fireman's Fund?
We are looking for homeowner’s insurance for a brownstone we are purchasing. Does anyone have experience with filing claims with these two companies? Seems like…
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jty2
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Cost for new roof railing
I am in the process of purchasing a brownstone. I want to install a roof railing on 2 sides of the roof (1 side ~15…
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Kateruba
in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago
Pottery Barn Trinity Triptych Mirror (Brand New, with original box/packaging)
Trying this post again, photo didn’t attach last time. this mirror has been recently discontinued (I got one of the last ones at the store).…
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ditmas11
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
video inspection for a sewer line
Who is experienced with this, who can you recommend an inspector. Also any advice or guidance is welcome. thanks.
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enew555
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
What if contract does not have upfront $$ for 203k loan
I have a 3 family brownstone my contractor completed 2 units. In order for me to complete the duplex I am getting 203k loan, however…
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DouglasAlan
in Electricians 11 years and 6 months ago
Installing a programmable thermostat
I’ve now had two electricians balk on replacing my basic thermostat with one that’s programmable citing the complexity of the job. Apparently, it involves reworking…
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jennyred
in Architectural Salvage 11 years and 6 months ago
Pier mirror appraisal?
Hi. We need to sell an extremely large pier mirror which sits between the front windows on our parlor floor. We are fairly certain that…
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RBCG
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 7 months ago
Recs for window replacement?
Any recs for a good, reliable, but not high-end company for replacing our windows? Don’t need wood, don’t need landmark, just looking for basic reliable…
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Attention2detail
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Measuring fontage of a particular NYC block.
Does anyone know of a online tool or if there is a area of NYc.gov that is able to display the frontage of any given…
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concord
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Latest post on top....
Can the forum be fixed so that a topic moves up to show the latest post on a given topic? Quite frustrating to have to…
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meme2
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
re attach gutter and small repointing job
hello, Need help the ice las year pulled away the gutter from the facade in the back . And we have cap stones and the…
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northslopian
in Garden Design and Maintenance 11 years and 6 months ago
gardeners
I have gotten quote from a reputable gardening service for a couple of nice fiberglass planters and plants/tree for my front “yard.” I know the…
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Kateruba
in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago
Pottery Barn Trinity Triptych Mirror (Brand New, with original box/packaging)
Hello, this mirror has been recently discontinued (I got one of the last ones at the store). I ended up deciding to go with a…
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brw12
in Foundation 11 years and 6 months ago
Eliminating garden floor moisture in a brownstone?
Our Bed-Stuy brownstone has had a moisture/mildew/mold issue since we moved in 6 years ago, both in the cellar and the garden/ground floor. It’s been…
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