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debbernst
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
replacing lock and keys in multi family home
hello anyone had experience with replacing lock and keys on doors and/or adding a smart lock instead for people to enter (can be erased and…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
Boiler check before using for first time of season
Is it necessary to check the boiler / radiators annually, before using for the first time each season? Or is it just good precautionary thing…
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claudia
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Manual Dumb Waiter Restoration needed
We are looking for someone capable of rebuilding our dumbwaiter – specifically we’d like a manual rope pulley system (which was the original system) set…
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juniperflood
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
Rats on my Bed-Stuy block!
I’ve started to notice rats scurrying into buildings on my block. There’s a huge rat problem in our area but this is the first I’m…
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desert-island
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Waterproofing a BK Basement
I’m looking into some waterproofing specialists and wondering how much is overkill? Like many people we had water flood our basement during last Friday’s rain.…
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desert-island
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Waterproofing a BK Basement
I’m looking into some waterproofing specialists and wondering how much is overkill? Like many people we had water flood our basement during last Friday’s rain.…
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claudia
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Manual Dumb Waiter Restoration needed
We are looking for someone capable of rebuilding our dumbwaiter – specifically we’d like a manual rope pulley system (which was the original system) set…
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reccomand1nyc
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
Architect Recs? 1br apt renovation
hello! looking for some recommendations for an architect to kick off our apartment renovation. we are hoping to reconfigure our 1br apt (in non-landmarked brownstone)…
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Cole
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
How Cold do Cellars Get
I have a brownstone attached on two sides. We’re going all-electric and getting rid of gas (let’s not start that argument again – if it…
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jadamathurin22
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Water coming up through the floor in my garden level apartment
During last Friday’s storm, the sump pump inside my unit was taking water in nonstop, but was able to pump it out fast enough. However,…
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wkawalko
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Cellar hatch 34” x 34” opening
For sale [IMG_3354](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:HUWU:img_3354.jpeg.jpg) [IMG_3365](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:TKja:img_3365.jpeg.jpg)
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wkawalko
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Cellar hatch 34” x 34” opening
For sale [IMG_3354](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:HUWU:img_3354.jpeg.jpg) [IMG_3365](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:TKja:img_3365.jpeg.jpg)
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jadamathurin22
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Water coming up through the floor in my garden level apartment
During last Friday’s storm, the sump pump inside my unit was taking water in nonstop, but was able to pump it out fast enough. However,…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Vent pipe
Anyone recommend a plumber for Brooklyn to clean a vent pipe and do other other work such as change out gas valves?
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debbernst
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
AWR insurance
hello for some reason i couldn’t reply to the old post as it was closed. Home inspector – thank you so much always for your…
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debbernst
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
AWR insurance
hello for some reason i couldn’t reply to the old post as it was closed. Home inspector – thank you so much always for your…
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costermieraia
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
Front Doors
Seeking advice for front door replacement options that are something other than full bespoke carpentry. We are in a landmarked district, so I know there…
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carasgaladhon
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
Should I get Sewer/Water backup coverage on my Home Insurance?
Hi folks. I’m in contract on a house in Ridgewood, and am currently shopping around for home insurance. With the rain storms, I have been…
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