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aanunkor
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Ikea Runnen Installed over Steel Bar Grating Deck?
Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky, so I’m thinking of…
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bkswift
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Front door maintenance
Hi Brownstoners! Our wood front doors are starting to show their age and need to be cleaned up and re-stained & varnished. Does anyone have…
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umanish
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Critter in inaccessible dropped ceiling
Looking for any recommendations / advice on who to call for a critter in an inaccessible drop down ceiling. Given that there is no access,…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Hatch Repair
I recently repaired the concrete at the front of my brownstone in hopes that it would help with water coming into my basement. While it…
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designbrooklyn
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Cleaning services
Can anyone please recommend a reliable cleaning person to clean our house in Clinton Hill once a week? English or Spanish ok. Thank you
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dfreed1
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Forum Activity
Have been in the Brownstone Community for some years. It seems to me that since the change to the new format there are a lot…
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850mph
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Still Cant Post From Samsung Phone or Mac Mini
Headline says it all
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lucasosso
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Lead paint testing
Can anyone recommend an EPA certified lead paint testing contractor for the new lead paint requirements?
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allisoncon
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Floor contractors?
Hoping to get floors refinished and some inlaid woodwork repaired in a brownstone co-op before moving in. I’m looking for recommendations for floor contractors. TIA!
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Appliance Repair Technician Recommendation
i have used this Pablo at Late Appliance Repair three times in the past to: 1. replace the “dogs” in my washer drum, 2. replace…
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kwar
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Slate tiles
Hi, I need to get the slate (?) tiles near/below the roof of our brownstone fixed, but don’t even know where to begin. Who does…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 3 months ago
FREE Old House Journals
I have a pile of Old House Journals here that someone on this board had given me. I thought i was going to read them…
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cate
in General Discussion 5 months ago
Garbage Bins Have Not Arrived
We ordered the NYC garbage bins a long time ago to comply with the law that went into effect this week but the bins have…
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menierchoc
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Sofa and upholstered chair cleaning
Seeking recommendations for sofa and upholstered chair cleaning. Please post responses from customers only, not businesses, thanks
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ppet456
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Accountant for 4-unit brownstone?
Hi, all, Can anyone recommend an accountant who could help our small (4 units) building deal with filing HOA taxes, setting up a building reserve…
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greenwoodgoblin
in General Discussion 4 months ago
non-existent garage on our tax assessment
Our tax assessment lists a garage that’s been gone for at least 40 years (it’s present in the 1940 tax photo, gone in the 1980s).…
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bobjbkln
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Login works!
Cate, just a note to say that tonight, when I went to the Brownstoner site using Firefox, it showed me as already logged in, identifying…
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decoart
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Maintenance Increase Notice
No surprise that my co-op is raising both maintenance and storage fees citing rising insurance and fuel costs. But I was surprised by the short…
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