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sphil305
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Where do these new developers get their kitchen cabinets, hardwood and appliances from
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 1 year and 2 months ago
Tapping sound
Hi: I have been hearing a faint tapping sound from behind the wall in my bathroom. It is on and off; sometimes no tapping. Any…
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BobMarvin
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Any recommendations for a person, or company, who can clean the vent of my gas dryer?
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Putnamdenizen
in General Discussion 1 year and 3 months ago
Problems with website
Not sure if this will post. I was having difficulties posting comments or topics. Part of the problem seemed to be that I was using…
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Sherita
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
How many electric meters for a 2 family?
We are renovating a 2 family (owner’s unit over garden apartment rental). Our architect says we need 3 electric meters for con ed (1 for…
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northslopian
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Chubb new requirements--multi-tier alarm system
Chubb sent out someone to inspect the property (3 family) recently for a new assessment and the replacement cost went from 2.3M to 8M (and…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Little holes in wood floors
I have found some small irritations in my wood floor. I know some of them have been there for a long time, but it seems…
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cate
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
Washing machine problem
We recently switched from a top loader to a front loader, and the new front loader vibrates excessively and shakes the floor (it’s in a…
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aravalittle
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Great House Cleaner / Cleaning Lady Recommendation!
Every now and then I check the forum looking for a cleaner and have never come up with much, but we have finally found someone…
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gussie13
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
best soundproof interior windows for brick townhouse?
We are considering soundproofing interior windows for our long, parlor floor, street-facing windows (we are in a historic district and to replace the windows here…
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jmsbiz06
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
Neighbors peeling paint
Hi, I am new to home ownership in Brooklyn. My neighbors wall that is part of (and facing) our backyard has peeling paint. Who is…
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ukpgwbatav
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
Commercial Insurance New York
I would appreciate hearing any stories you may have about encountering problems with obtaining commercial insurance or dealing with unfriendly agents and/or brokers.
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deva
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
New Used Bosch Oven Stopped Working: Bosch Tech is Charging Exorbitant Fee
Hello Dear Brownstoners, Once again reaching out to you for some pointers. My 3 year never used Bosch in-wall oven stopped working displaying E305 error…
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ceg
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Custom Woodwork (Cabinets, Furniture, Etc.)
I wanted to share that we had a terrific experience with Karl Velikonja, who recently opened a small shop in Cobble Hill, where he designs…
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sjdv
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
New Forum
Brownstoner has launched a newly designed website with upgraded features and functionality to better serve our readers and highlight our reporting and the Brownstoner community…
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decoart
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
Timeline for condo board to review rental application
The condo board is saying they want 3 weeks to review a rental application. That sounds ridiculous and will cost me rent and I will…
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jimyjames.robert96
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
Oil/HVAC Hybrid
Hello Does anyone have information on energy savings if retaining a recently installed oil boiler for steam heat, and switching to heat pump for hot…
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thegardener
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
Homeowners Insurance
Has anyone had/dealt with Sutton National for homeowners insurance?
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