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housepoor
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Sidewalk Violation on Landmark Block
I received a sidewalk violation, along with everyone on my street. I signed up for the DOT to replace the 2 concrete squares and heard…
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brooklyn11231
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Brick FacadeWork
Hello all. I am in search of a company that will take off my existing brick veneer in order to expose original brick underneath and…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
replacing old radiators with modern ones
hello has anyone replaced their old radiators with one like these? https://usa.hudsonreed.com/delta-white-horizontal-single-slim-panel-designer-radiator-25-x-16-5-71164?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIje3Fxa3Q7QIVNAeICR2RCwtHEAQYASABEgJ6YfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I was told this product will only work with closed loop hot water…
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stickman
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
kitchen appliances
Remodeling a kitchen and need to replace all major appliances… any recommendations on shops for mid-to-high end brands?
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
looking for white hardwood floors like this
looking for white hardwood floors like this https://www.lowes.com/pd/Green-Leaf-by-Mullican-Flooring-5-in-Sea-Salt-Wirebrushed-Oak-Solid-Hardwood-Flooring-20-sq-ft/1001327120 any other online recommendations?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Investment risk buying near, but not in, flood risk zone in Greenpoint?
We are considering a 2-family in Greenpoint exactly one block outside the updated [2015 FEMA flood map](https://dcp.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1c37d271fba14163bbb520517153d6d5) “Shaded X Zone” risk area. What are people’s…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Radiant heat installer
Hello, does anyone have a recommendation for a radiant heat installer? Mine seems to have bailed on me halfway through the job. We are renovating…
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RobertGMarvin
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Bath Bench for Claw-foot Bathtub
Does anyone have experience with fitting a bath bench to a claw-foot bathtub? The outer legs of conventional models (the part that rests on the…
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miamia2211
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Sidewalk Lien Violation and refinancing
In the middle of a refinance and just remembered I have a sidewalk violation from many years ago for trip hazard on my property. I…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations for Clay Tile - Mansard Roof
Anyone know where to get replica clay tile for a mansard roof? I’ve asked around and not many people can point me to the hexagon…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
steam heat
I have a steam heat boiler located in the front part of the cellar in a 2 family house; i recently had my thermostat replaced…
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hydrangeasaurus
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Changing size of patio garden
I’m renovating my garden patio area. I currently have a dirt garden on some of it, and intend to change the size a bit (not…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
neighbours refuse to use blinds
any suggestions on what I can do to make the neighbour use their blinds esp at night?
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Arkady
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Up front financial info?
A friend of mine is apartment hunting & has found that several prospective places are asking for their financial info up front. Is that usual?…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Marble mantel for sale (original arched Italianate style)
A few months ago I purchased two original white marble mantels from an 1880s/1890s brownstone in Hoboken for a renovation project in Clinton Hill. Well,…
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deva
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Water leaking from the cellar doors
Hello, Need the help of the brownstoner community. I have those typical metal doors in my front yard located on the ground that allow access…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sound transfer via fireplaces
I can hear my third floor tenants conversations via the decorative fireplaces on my parlor level. Same from my bedroom right below. Comes through crystal…
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alexandre.ragovski
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations for vendor to help with leaking skylight
Hi, I have a leaking skylight on the roof of my brownstone in Brooklyn Heights. Does anyone know of a roofer or other contractor who…
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