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oldhome
in General Discussion 1 day 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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bartonlewis1
in General Discussion 1 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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santos
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
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fmb78
in General Discussion 3 weeks 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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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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BobMarvin
in General Discussion 2 weeks 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 1 month 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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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 1 month 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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sphil305
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Am I crazy if I put a sign on my garbage can telling people not to toss their trash unless they live here?
I don’t have pets, but people walking by keep throwing their dog poop bags into my trash bin. By the time I take my own…
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owest
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Basement Waterproofing
Any recommendations for masons/water-proofing contractors that repoint basement stone walls where mortar has failed?
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emilycgbk
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Looking for internet and other electronic systems help
The prior owner of our house set it up with lots of fancy systems, but we can’t get the internet to work and also there’s…
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septemberbanks
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Home Inspector Recommendation
I wanted to echo some other reviews on here and recommend Steve Cymbalsky of Brownstone Home Inspection LLC. He’s done two inspections for my family…
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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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isabelscharenberg
in General Discussion 2 months ago
HVAC Fujitsu Mini Split System - Contractor needed
Has anyone suggestion for a contractor who is familiar with Fujitsu Mini split System. Thanks
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rhm32
in General Discussion 2 months ago
What is ballpark cost to remove a three foot asbestos pipe cover?
Hello, an inspection revealed a single pipe cover in our basement that is likely asbestos. Does anyone have ballpark estimates on how much this usually…
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