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BobMarvin
in General Discussion 14 hrs ago
Sidewalk Repairs
Brownstone Agency had requested that I report minor damage to my sidewalk to 311–essentially to “drop a dime” on myself. I just did that and…
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jonathanaaronkaye
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
Outdoor Lighting Advice
I’m looking to upgrade the lighting on the front of my brick rowhouse. It currently has a cheap wall lantern on the right side of…
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karreck
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
We Need a Lawyer to Deal With a Developer
Any recommendations of a real estate lawyer who is experienced with Adjoining Property issues? We were informed by the lawyer of a developer that his…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Wood vs Aluminum Clad Wood Windows
Trying to decide if I should go with wood or the aluminum clad wood windows. Price difference is not really meaningful, but the maintenance-free nature…
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pitythefool
in General Discussion 2 weeks ago
Replacing etched glass panels in pocket door? Asking for my regretful 16 year old son!
When demonstrating a tennis swing, my son accidentally put his elbow through one of the etched glass panels in the original pocket door of our…
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sphil305
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Looking to replace windows on my non-landmarked property
Does anyone have a good experience with a particular company they can recommend? Also, what was the price range to replace each window roughly?
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oldhome
in General Discussion 2 weeks ago
Bath Remodeling Costs
Hi! We’re in an old brownstone and our bathroom (14′ x 6′) needs remodeling and we would love to hear from others who have completed…
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bkcontractorwhistleblower
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Townhouse Garden Rental Advice
Looking for advice and guidance on listing and renting out a garden level apartment of a townhouse in Brooklyn. I do not want to go…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Old House Construction Mystery
We have a 3 story plus basement townhouse – no cellar. We’re having to repair some plumbing in the basement and so have dug down…
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santos
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
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bartonlewis1
in General Discussion 4 weeks ago
RPAPL 881 proceeding - back yard access by neighboring developer
Hello, a developer who bought the house next door to me wants access to my back yard to erect scaffolding or otherwise have access to…
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fmb78
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Large brownstone door glass pane disposal / rehousing
Hello. We just had the glass in our brownstone entry doors replaced. I’m unsure of how to dispose of the old panes. (I do not…
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BobMarvin
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Roof Inspection —Recommendation and Endorsement
Steve Cymbalski (Brownstone Home Inspection LLC) inspected my roof recently and I just received his written report. As you might expect from Steve’s many helpful…
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ladybug
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
can anyone recommend a post-construction cleaner?
Hello, our apartment had some drywall work done and it’s very dusty so I’m looking to hire a post-construction cleaner. Can anyone recommend someone or…
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deancollins
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Intercom repair guy/installer recommendation
Just wanted to give a shoutout/recommendation for Yaroslav at Melsteph Inc ( Melsteph.inc@gmail.com – 347-634-1761) We are over here at Henry St Brooklyn Heights and…
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kwar
in General Discussion 1 month ago
water and sewer service line protection question
I’m wondering whether people have had good or bad experiences with American Water Resources water/sewer service line protection program? All of the posts I can…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New GC or Home improvement contractor needed
I’m going through hell trying to find a contractor to take over my project I need help can anyone recommend someone to me please
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umanish
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Accessible space under stoop
Has anyone opened up the space under their stoop? I feel like many buildings I see have an accessible space under the stoop that can…
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