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xchx
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Selling GE Slide-In Gas Range
Anyone interested in a beautiful GE slide-in gas range in great condition? Model number is JGS760SPSS. Purchased in 2021 from Home Depot for $1,799. Works…
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ramitay
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
ISO Italianate Grey Brownstone Fireplace Surround
I am looking for the classic Brooklyn fireplace for a room which was redone in Brady Bunch style in the 1970s. Have been trying to…
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jakester
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Getting started replacing oil boiler with gas OR heat pumps?
Hi all, we are hoping to replace our oil boiler used for steam heat in our Bedstuy brownstone this summer. Based on speaking to old…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
average size of floor bays in a traditional brownstone?
Hi neighbors, Can anyone tell me how far spread apart are the beams underneath floors in a traditional brownstone? And what are the average dimensions…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Short term removal of front door saddle?
Dear neighbors and experts, Can you recommend how to remove this marble door saddle between our foyer and the vestibule without breaking it or the…
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Edkay
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Window Repair
My kitchen window won’t stay open. A window repair company says the top and bottom sashes have to be replaced), but says they might not…
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cambellara
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Heat Pump HVAC Contractor Referral
I’ve seen a lot of discussion about heat pump mini split installation. We are in the process of doing our 3 family building install. Big…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
what type of paint do I need to use on a radiator?
I would like to paint my radiator white. any suggestions what I need to use? not looking to use spray paint.
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Fiona951753
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
20 min interview on energy retrofits (eg. heat pumps) for grad school?
Hey all! We’re two grad school students doing research on home energy retrofits (e.g. insulation, heat pumps, solar panels) for a class project. We’ve talked…
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cambellara
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
How to Air BNB? New Law & City Approval
Anyone have experience as an Air BNB host in NYC with the new law? A new law passed requires you to apply to the city…
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lafayetteloruren
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
energy audit before converting to heat pumps (maybe)
We are reducing our carbon footprint on a 2 family row house in Bed-Stuy. So far, we have installed solar panels and insulated the outside…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Reccs for Washer-Dryer installation for tenants?
Hi helpful Brownstoners – I own a 4 family building in Prospect Heights where tenants have been lobbying me to put a washer and dryer…
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macushla
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Contractor to construct stoop
Looking for a contractor to construct a Brownstone stoop in Brooklyn. Any recommendations?
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chris.beresford-hill
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Ballpark costs for steel deck
Hi folks, I’m in the process of adding a deck to my townhome. Nothing too crazy — a deck off the back of the parlor…
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emmanuelle.gordon
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
How efficient are the heat pump powered water heaters?
There’s a lot of buzz around heat pump water heaters and its efficiency. Given the low tax credit/rebates offered by the government, is it worth…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Good exterminator for water bugs / roaches in townhouse?
I hired an exterminator as soon as we moved in and they did their monthly spray and some random bait for water bugs, but it…
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Kimbo1217
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Combining electric meters
I would like any advice on the pros and cons of combining 4 existing electric meters into a single electric meter. I currently have 4…
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ebonyesquilin37
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
What are the options for obtaining a home loan if my credit score is low?
What are the options for obtaining a home loan if my credit score is low?
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Interlux lead blocking primer - free
Like 3/4 gallon. I am in 11379 but will be working on vandi and driving between home and there for the next week. Reach me…
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ysabil
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Ballpark current cost estimates to redo a brownstone facade?
Park Slope 18′ wide 3 story brownstone, non-landmarked district, facade is apparently the original brownstone material (not the colored cement) but it has had multiple…
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