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namahs
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
Hot Water Heater Drip Leg dripping?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f091ce34e807-.jpg I just noticed it this morning when I went in the boiler room. The area right below the gas pipe connecting to the hot…
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shmuliejoe
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago
Undertaker
Getting my house in order….does anyone know an honest, non-sleazy Brooklyn undertaker with whom I can arrange a no fuss cremation? Don’t need this now, but…
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housepoor
in Conversion 13 years and 6 months ago
Converting a church to residential
I am looking at a building for investment that is currently designated M1 (Church, Synagogue or Chapel) with an idea of converting it (no pun…
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shk
in Pest Control 13 years and 6 months ago
Squirrel removal from top floor crawlspace and sealing point of access?
I think we have a squirrel hanging out in the crawlspace between our top floor ceiling and roof. Any suggestions on 1) who can remove…
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metaphase
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 6 months ago
ISO marble mantel
We are looking for a marble mantel in decent condition for a fireplace we are re-opening. If you are removing one in a renovation and…
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evie
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 6 months ago
Buying kitchen cabinets
I am doing my first reno and am looking to purchase kitchen cabinets from a small company in Bklyn which has a limited but nice…
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daveinbedstuy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Hot Water Heater Going
My gas fired hot water heater is starting to leak. Any recommendations for someone whom any of you have used to replace it? Tanks 🙂
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kmecking
in Alarm 13 years and 6 months ago
a remote zone has failed in my alarm,i tryed changing the battery but it stii doesn't work, what can i do?
when i remove battery, the alarm beeps so i know something is happening, but it still says system trb.
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Somedude
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
Issues with Lead Paint as a Renter
This morning I notified our landlord that our one year old has an unacceptable amount of lead in her blood. Oddly enough our landlord refused…
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dylan621
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Leak near dryer vent pipe
We moved into the top floor of a brownstone and we have a leak coming out of an A/C and forced hot air vent. Water…
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Somedude
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
Issues with Lead Paint as a Renter
This morning I notified our landlord that our one year old has an unacceptable amount of lead in her blood. Oddly enough our landlord refused…
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anon200
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
Heating timer controls repair/replace?
Our heating contractor just recommended that we replace our timer controls, as they’ve been on the fritz and he says they only have a 10-year…
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elmopagus
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Decks not to code, need advice
We are currently deciding whether or not to proceed with some renovations that may need DOB permitting and have hit a hurdle. The decks on…
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dsachs
in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 6 months ago
Is Barrio Closed for good?
Any news on Barrio?
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architerp
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Boiler Rec
Looking for rec for a steam boiler re-piping in Bellerose, Queens. I have to drain/refill the boiler every month or so b/c the knocking is…
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crownhites
in Conversion 13 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone Conversion - changing C of O
We’d like to change our single family home into a legal two family residence. What needs to be done and in what order? Information appreciated. …
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Bond
in Counters 13 years and 9 months ago
Granite/marble for sale
I hope this doesn’t get bounced for being in voiolation of Brownstoner’s posting guidelines, but here goes. The stone fabricator I used to use is…
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NeoGrec
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
How to fix scratched glass (doors & windows)?
We had our facade completely rebrownstoned this summer/fall. Overall I’m very happy with the job. But there’s a problem I’m deeply irked about. At the end of the…
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housepoor
in Conversion 13 years and 6 months ago
Converting a church to residential
I am looking at a building for investment that is currently designated M1 (Church, Synagogue or Chapel) with an idea of converting it (no pun…
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hansfierce
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for experienced person to install WetStyle Cube Sink.
Greetings, Just ordered a repalcement 24″ WetStyle Cube sink that will arrive in early February. I’d like to hire someone who has previous installation experience…
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