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Cement over repointing
Our back brick wall has a cement layer and some leaks. We’re weighing the options of patching vs. a full repoint. If we opt to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Replacement of old cracked sewer line not covered by Brownstone Agency
We had huge sewage backup into our ground floor bathroom because old clay pipe without trap was cracked. Brownstone Agency does NOT cover new sewage…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cement over repointing
Our back brick wall has a cement layer and some leaks. We’re weighing the options of patching vs. a full repoint. If we opt to…
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mvidale66
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Large wooden fireplace mantel for the taking
Prior owner had already removed the fireplace mantel in the pics below. At this point, we’d prefer to give it to someone that could restore…
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nardia9
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Great nanny available
Had to let our nanny go:( she’s available starting Monday if interested!
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nardia9
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Great nanny available
Had to let our nanny go:( she’s available starting Monday if interested!
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content50
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations for rewiring townhouse
I need to update the Internet/coax that is running through my 120+ year old townhouse in Clinton Hill to better cables (cat5 to cat6) and…
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no-permitz
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Where/how to sell old door?
I got an old front door that turns out to be the wrong size. I paid $850 for it, including restoring it. Any ideas where…
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PeterPJB
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Cleaning service needed
I have a one bedroom duplex in Fort Greene; travel a great deal on business and need a reliable cleaning service. Thank you
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benji
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Tax impact of brownstone reno
Hi, I’ve been looking at Brooklyn brownstones that require decent renovations, and trying to understand tax impact of the reno. Anybody have experience with this?…
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benji
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Tax impact of brownstone reno
Hi, I’ve been looking at Brooklyn brownstones that require decent renovations, and trying to understand tax impact of the reno. Anybody have experience with this?…
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thekrisheim
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Full renovation for a townhouse - Help with GC/Architect suggestions
We are on a pretty tight budget, and would like good quality renovations without spending more than $400K. Our new home is a limestone townhouse,…
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pstrychf212
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Hoarding Neighbor w Rats and Bugs
Need some advice. I live next to an elderly person who lives alone in a townhouse. It appears that she does not remove garbage from…
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adamspiegz
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Marmoleum Removal
I have a Marmoleum(linoleum) floor in my kitchen that is 10 years old. I want to replace it with ceramic tile. Can I tile right…
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crhorsken
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Design Build Firm vs Architect - Contractor Combo ?
I’ve heard ppl say that you should make sure the architect and contractor are completely independent of one another. Ant particular reason? Thinking of using…
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pstrychf212
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Hoarding Neighbor w Rats and Bugs
Need some advice. I live next to an elderly person who lives alone in a townhouse. It appears that she does not remove garbage from…
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adamspiegz
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Marmoleum Removal
I have a Marmoleum(linoleum) floor in my kitchen that is 10 years old. I want to replace it with ceramic tile. Can I tile right…
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rheawong
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Switching Plumbers
Has anyone had any experience switching plumbers on an open job? We’ve let go of our lazy plumber after growing tired of begging him to…
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