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samtsegaye
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
Recommendations needed for roof snow & frozen gutter removal
At our townhouse in Astoria, after last weekend’s heavy snowstorm and ongoing deep freeze, we started getting water leaking into a second-floor room and also…
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oldhome
in General Discussion 3 months 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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dazednconfused2
in General Discussion 4 days ago
Referrals for small wall/ceiling plaster crack repair
Anyone have any recs for someone to do small plaster crack repair in walls/ceilings? I have a few (~10) spots that need fixing–I don’t think…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
french drain or sump pump
i have a small leak ground water form under cellar floor; the recommendations from various water proofing co is french drain or sump pump or…
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bobjbkln
in General Discussion 3 weeks ago
Stove repair
Anyone have a recommendation for someone to fix a defective sealed burner on a basic Magic Chef gas range. We live at the far eastern…
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squarepie
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Kitchen Range Hood Cleaning
Hi – I’m looking for someone to clean and degrease my kitchen range hood, and based on my research so far it appears most of…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 1 month ago
water leak
I noticed a small amount of water in basement; how do i find out where it is coming from; one contractor said its coming from…
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mws2112
in General Discussion 8 months ago
Recommending Steve at Brownstone Home Inspection
I first worked with Steve over a year ago, when he did an extremely thorough full inspection of my home. I have been slowly ramping…
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Northie
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Zoning analysis
We are considering a conversion of an existing structure in a landmarked section of Brooklyn. Any recommendations for a good, and reasonably priced, architect to…
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BobMarvin
in General Discussion 2 months 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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carolinemacdonald
in General Discussion 1 month ago
New Brownstone Lot Line Windows from Marvin for Sale
Hello, We had three lot line windows created from Marvin (double hung, paned glass). But we were not able to put them in because of…
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sphil305
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Looking for a reliable appliance repair tech in Brooklyn
I need an appliance repair person in Brooklyn. My tenant says the fridge is making a random noise and I want someone who actually knows…
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mws2112
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Landlord Lawyer Recommendation
Hi everyone. Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a lawyer they have worked with as a landlord, especially around residence->rental conversion. I may be…
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lukelevis
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Basement Leak - Recommended path forward
Moved into a gut-renovated 1920s construction townhouse in a part of Brooklyn that is not in an official flood zone, about a 18 months ago.…
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rachelchancey
in General Discussion 2 months ago
carpeting recommendations
Anyone have a carpet installer they would recommend?
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
How long does it generally take for an Alt 1 permit to be approved?
Just trying to get a sense of how long our project would take after closing. It’s not a gut renovation, but would be doing a…
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jonathanaaronkaye
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 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 2 months 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 and 3 months 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 3 months 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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