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bennybushwick
in Electricians 14 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a licensed electrician
Thomas Ceriello Thomas was suppose to come this week to do my electrical for my bathroom and he could’t do it because of jury…
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michellefk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 6 months ago
Expert Needed for Spalling Brick
We recently removed paint from our brick brownstone and are now having spalling and efflorescence on the front. I’d like to consult with a expert…
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add2make4
in Landlord 14 years and 6 months ago
renters and air conditioning
We rent our garden-floor apartment. It is a nice apartment, with dishwasher, granite countertops and a washer dryer. The entire brownstone has central air, which…
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slopefarm
in Appliances 14 years and 6 months ago
Washer/dryer repair
Any recs for honest and skilled washer/dryer repair in Brooklyn? I need someone relatively quickly. We are outside the warranty and service contract period. Much…
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BrooklynButler
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 6 months ago
Wood Floor Refinishing
Our hardwood (oak) floors are in “eh” condition. Ideally, we’d have them resanded and repolyurethaned. Unfortunately, neither we, nor our contractor, thinks that the boards…
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michellefk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 6 months ago
Expert Needed for Spalling Brick
We recently removed paint from our brick brownstone and are now having spalling and efflorescence on the front. I’d like to consult with a expert…
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brokedown
in Foundation 14 years and 6 months ago
post-sewage lessons, & a question about basements/mortar
The city sewer main broke in front of my house last Friday, spilling a truly terrifying amount of sewage into my basement and up into…
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jeff123
in Energy Efficiency 14 years and 6 months ago
"Intro to Green" workshop for co-ops and condos
How can smart coops and condos turn pressure to “go green” into an opportunity to reduce costs and comply with new codes? This two-hour workshop,…
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hillel
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 6 months ago
Fireplace job - looking for competent fireplace who know about gas inserts and brownstone chimneys
We bought a house from a family member in 2007 and have been using a gas fireplace (model mendota D 40 insert) as our main…
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simplesimon
in Radiators 14 years and 6 months ago
Plumber tells me it's much better to use cast iron basboard rather than aluminum, due to other parts of the house are cast iron, is this true?
I understand the difference between the heating between cast iron and aluminum (cast iron slower to heat up and cool down and the opposite with…
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petrinij
in Roofers 14 years and 8 months ago
ballpark cost of new roof?
Hi All With yesterday’s rain, it became clear that our roof is likely going to need some work. In the worst case scenario, let’s say…
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elmo
in Cellar 14 years and 6 months ago
Help with Mold Removal
In the continuing saga of our basement water issues, we are starting to see mold on some of the walls and want to get it…
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stella2009
in For Sale 14 years and 6 months ago
For sale: Bertazzoni hood and high end carpet
Bertazzoni hood (24′) – new in box, retails for 899+tax+delivery at ajmadison. 500$ A very special high end carpet (100% wool, special order at designer…
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melonhex
in Other 14 years and 6 months ago
Crown Heights
Hey guys, so I am seriously considering moving to 801 Bergen which is *technically* in Crown Heights, and I was wondering if you guys could…
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anonymous
in Architecture 14 years and 6 months ago
City Point Tower
Can anyone tell me more information about the City Point Tower? Is the tower still supposedly going to be one of the tallest in Brooklyn?
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jjw
in Other 14 years and 6 months ago
Breaking Up With Your Architect
Breaking Up With The Architect: As in any relationship, there are good ways and bad ways to tell your architect it is not working out.…
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burns
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone renovation
We are contemplating a Brownstone renovation project. General facade work (cleaning and repairs) and specific repairs dealing with water seeping into walls. I see a…
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namahs
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 6 months ago
Exterior Window rust and gap problem
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e8283162d824-.jpg I just noticed this from the exterior window frame. I was advised that I should fill the gap up (1/3 inch) and then paint…
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