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suebklyn
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Recommends for widening patio door
Looking to increase the opening of my current patio door to accommodate a larger french door. Any recommends on who could handle a small(ish) job…
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mschmonsky
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations for Window Film for Privacy while keeping sunlight
Hi Everybody, I’m looking for recos / past learnings on window films on our townhouse front facade windows for privacy but still letting plenty of…
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brownstonebettie
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
A/C Removal
I need to have the existing/aging A/C until removed from my roof. It serves the entire building, so is quite large. The freon must be…
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brownstonebettie
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
A/C Removal
I need to have the existing/aging A/C until removed from my roof. It serves the entire building, so is quite large. The freon must be…
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itzik
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Mold in my condo building, who is at fault?
Dear Brownstoner Community, I’m having a dispute in my condo building. My upstairs neighbor had a leak in her AC unit that went on for…
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gemby
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Replacing Windows in Landmarked District
Hi all. We live in a landmarked district and none of our windows are original. I am aware that if we replace the front windows…
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gemby
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Clover or Wildflowers in backyard?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has planted either clover or a wildflower mix in their backyard? Any successes/ failures or tips? We have a…
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webby1000
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Compensating tenants continued
Sorry, posted before I was ready, not sure why! I live in a 3 family which I own. The building next to me is slated…
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georgedow
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Stoop Repair / Best Approach
We have a landmarked limestone 1890’s townhouse— complete with leaning stoop wall that has allowed water to penetrate under the stoop and into the brick…
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ebp
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations for carpenter for built-in bookcases?
Hi, I’m looking for someone to suggest a layout and build built-in bookcases and possibly a desk in our home office. Also, surrounding our fireplace.…
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georaftis
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Termite Exterminator Recs?
I am the new owner of a ~1900 townhome in south slope, with some (supposedly) minor, non-active termite damage. I would like to keep up…
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georaftis
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Termite Exterminator Recs?
I am the new owner of a ~1900 townhome in south slope, with some (supposedly) minor, non-active termite damage. I would like to keep up…
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ebp
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations for carpenter for built-in bookcases?
Hi, I’m looking for someone to suggest a layout and build built-in bookcases and possibly a desk in our home office. Also, surrounding our fireplace.…
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mschmonsky
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations for Window Film for Privacy while keeping sunlight
Hi Everybody, I’m looking for recos / past learnings on window films on our townhouse front facade windows for privacy but still letting plenty of…
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adam_dahill
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Pecan Hardwood Dining room set with Burl finish
Helping my parents out here, excellent condition Complete solid pecan wood Dining table, 4 side chairs and 2 arm chairs with beautiful burl tabletop finish.…
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Outer court, Inner Court ,Recess understanding the definition from NYC Building
code Chapter 2 Section 12-10page 23 , 24 & 25 ; I am not able to understand which of this applies to my design which…
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georgedow
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Stoop Repair / Best Approach
We have a landmarked limestone 1890’s townhouse— complete with leaning stoop wall that has allowed water to penetrate under the stoop and into the brick…
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paynewhitney
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
How does one find out if your contractor has had a violation
Our building in Park Slope have received bids from various contractors to replace our garden wall. We have narrowed it down to 3 and all…
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