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Purchasing Brownstone Conversion

I am considering purchasing a unit in a brownstone that is being converted to condo units, and wanted to understand the potential risks from tax,…

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allyslope

in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago

HomeDepot - GAS dryer & washer installation

Has anyone bought and used HomeDepot to replace an existing GAS dryer & washer? What is your experience? Are they reliable and professional?

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thompson.molly99

in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago

anyone know where I can find these tiles? or what they are called

[Screen Shot 2020-11-28 at 2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:M11k:screenshot20201128at2.50.02pm.png.jpg)

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stevecym

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

FREE 19th Century Oak Drafting Table - NEEDS A LOT OF WORK

i have a 6′ long by say 48″ oak drafting table that i wish to part with. it needs work. we used it as a…

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thompson.molly99

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

floor tiles for hallway/kitchen

anyone know any stores I can go pickup floor tiles instead of ordering them? Did not expect crew to demo floors that fast and need…

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lafayetteloruren

in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago

retrofit insulation

We live in a tan brick 2 family row house. The ones with the round fronts, not as fancy as the brownstones and 2 family…

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thompson.molly99

in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago

help find these baseboards

any ideas where I can find baseboards like this [Flat-baseboard-modern-ideas-with-dark-hardwood-floors-2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:Cy8V:flatbaseboardmodernideaswithdarkhardwoodfloors.jpg.jpg)

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thompson.molly99

in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago

what are these recessed lights called?

they have like two fixtures in one? not sure what these are, I have seen them in some new builds. https://imgur.com/a/ksZ2RDm [Screen Shot 2020-11-26 at…

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MAC

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

sewage smell

there’s a recurring sewage smell in the garden apartment. it mostly happens after the toilet is flushed in the morning. I have checked for leaks…

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Updated 5 years and 4 months ago

MAC

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

sewage smell

there’s a recurring sewage smell in the garden apartment. it mostly happens after the toilet is flushed in the morning. I have checked for leaks…

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allyslope

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

What is the best produce to unclog a bathroom sink?

Hi Everyone, Need some advice on how to unclog a bathroom sink. It is draining slower than usually. I cant use a snake due to…

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thompson.molly99

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

floor tiles for hallway/kitchen

anyone know any stores I can go pickup floor tiles instead of ordering them? Did not expect crew to demo floors that fast and need…

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mouster728

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

Landlord insurance

Having moved overseas, I am about to rent out my condo apartment in Brooklyn and am looking for landlord insurance. Do any Brownstoners have recommendations…

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mouster728

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

Landlord insurance

Having moved overseas, I am about to rent out my condo apartment in Brooklyn and am looking for landlord insurance. Do any Brownstoners have recommendations…

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stevecym

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

FREE. Partial Grandfather Clock

hey, i have a grandfather clock here that i wish to give away. i got it for the motor as i was going to make…

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stevecym

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

FREE. Partial Grandfather Clock

hey, i have a grandfather clock here that i wish to give away. i got it for the motor as i was going to make…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

NYSERDA Enegy Audit + Contractor Recommendations

We are looking to do an energy audit through NYSERDA program, with the goal of financing the qualifying projects through the program. 2 fam in…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

NYSERDA Enegy Audit + Contractor Recommendations

We are looking to do an energy audit through NYSERDA program, with the goal of financing the qualifying projects through the program. 2 fam in…

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gochrisgo

in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago

Washing machine repair

Can anyone recommend a washing machine repair person?

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Commercial tenant issues

Anyone have any experience with dealing with a non paying commercial tenant? I had already agreed to let my tenant out of her lease (and…

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