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jrs84o
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Painting Skylight Louvers and Removing Insulation
The skylight louvers over my property’s interior airshaft is stuffed with crumbling orange foam insulation. My roofer observed that the insulation was soaking in water…
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irinamikhail1
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
New steam boiler installation
Our ancient steam boiler was damaged in a flood so we need to have it replaced. First time home owners (haven’t even moved in yet).…
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thewinduprobot
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
American water resources dep insurance. Nyc
I tried to sign up yesterday for my 4 unit townhouse. It has commercial on ground. They said since I have commercial on ground I…
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thewinduprobot
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
American water resources dep insurance. Nyc
I tried to sign up yesterday for my 4 unit townhouse. It has commercial on ground. They said since I have commercial on ground I…
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jmsbiz06
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
designer by the hour
I am looking to renovate a brownstone that needs some work to modernize the design but doesn’t need a full gut. I am looking to…
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123carmen456
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Old Wrought Iron Gates, Fence and Posts
Very old set of fence, gate and posts that came from an old Victorian house in the Bronx built in the 1880s. $700 for the…
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123carmen456
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Old Wrought Iron Gates, Fence and Posts
Very old set of fence, gate and posts that came from an old Victorian house in the Bronx built in the 1880s. $700 for the…
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jmsbiz06
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
designer by the hour
I am looking to renovate a brownstone that needs some work to modernize the design but doesn’t need a full gut. I am looking to…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
What to do with trash when whole neighborhood gets missed?
Looks like our whole area didn’t get trash or recycling service today. Are we supposed to just leave bags out on the sidewalk? Has anyone…
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casey.mullin
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Tea Porch wall
Has anyone removed a partial brick wall at the rear of your home that separates your brownstone from the home next door? Some people call…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
What to do with trash when whole neighborhood gets missed?
Looks like our whole area didn’t get trash or recycling service today. Are we supposed to just leave bags out on the sidewalk? Has anyone…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Painting Skylight Louvers and Removing Insulation
The skylight louvers over my property’s interior airshaft is stuffed with crumbling orange foam insulation. My roofer observed that the insulation was soaking in water…
0
casey.mullin
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Tea Porch wall
Has anyone removed a partial brick wall at the rear of your home that separates your brownstone from the home next door? Some people call…
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Soundproofing the Garden Apt Ceiling
I just had this done after thinking about it for 6 years (and amazingly patient tenants finally moving out) and it is WONDERFUL. Its all…
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costermieraia
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
pests - sealing up house?
so, we’re dealing with a persistent mouse situation, and have seen a rat or two in ours/neighbors back yards over the summer. we’ve had exterminators…
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irinamikhail1
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
New steam boiler installation
Our ancient steam boiler was damaged in a flood so we need to have it replaced. First time home owners (haven’t even moved in yet).…
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Contractor needed for full house renovation
I bought a small frame house in very poor condition. I have architect and engineering plans and am ready to get bids from contractors. It’s…
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housepoor
in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago
Brick Facade Repairs
The torrential storms on Sept 29th revealed some leaks in my building. I hired Steve Cymbalsky (aka Homeinspector on Brownstoner, Brownstone Home Inspection) for a…
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