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in Doors & Windows 4 years and 8 months ago
Historic Door Reproduction
The doors on our project are not original, we’re looking to recreate something similar to the neighbors. Who have you had luck using? [IMG_4649](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ZSw7:img_4649.jpeg.jpg)
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yykpfwsuzthe
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
mold in my basement
How can I identify and treat the mold in my basement?
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bobjohn
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
How to replace entry door glass?
Y’all, We have a pretty standard door with three glass panes which arch on top and rectangular on the bottom. I managed to shatter one…
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unaczmekqir
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
tiling whole apartment floor to prevent noise going downstairs
Is putting tiles on the whole floor of my apt a good idea to prevent sounds going to downstairs tenant? Is it my cheapest bet…
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flzpjicx
in Roofing 4 years and 7 months ago
Roof warranties
How common is it to when purchasing a brownstone to be told that the roof has no warranty? Do most roofers installing a new roof…
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lwbgeupvt
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Proper way to sand, seal and poly with oil based product - for hardwood floors
I have a 120 year old brownstone and am refinishing two rooms that needed a light sanding. The pro doing the job wants to use…
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flzpjicx
in Roofing 4 years and 7 months ago
Roofing issues with solar panels?
Has anyone on here had any roofing problems (leaks, etc.) after installing solar panels?
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housepoor
in Heating and Cooling 4 years and 8 months ago
Servicing a natural gas furnace/forced hot air system
I am looking for referrals for someone to do an annual servicing and/or provide a service contract for my natural gas, forced hot air heating…
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sprinklers for 1-family house
Our expeditor has told us that the DOB requires sprinklers for 1-family townhouses unless all the adjacent buildings are 1-family. Is this correct? Any idea…
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Tucker
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Free baby grand piano
Please text me if anyone is interested 917 833-3487 [00DD25BD-E3E0-470B-A738-CB03C2C128F3](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:dqJ7:00dd25bde3e0470ba738cb03c2c128f3.jpeg.jpg)
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Tucker
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Selling Antique Chairs
[EC25D9A2-8F40-400F-84CF-34ACF1F24322] (ec25d9a28f40400f84cf34acf1f24322.jpeg) [B711AB9B-281D-429A-B251-923B84FE0AF4](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:sH8B:b711ab9b281d429ab251923b84fe0af4.jpeg.jpg) If interested text me at (917) 833-3487
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houseinftgreene
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Smart meter fiasco – Obstruction for smart meter installation for Con Ed
Are anyone experiencing the same problem I’m having? Con ed sent twice a contractor to install the smart meter this summer. However, there’s a metal…
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Tin Ceiling / Roof Leak
On Sunday during remnants of Henri we noticed a few drops of water come down from our ceiling (we are on top floor of brownstone).…
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stephenrosen
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Is there a way to save/fix original hardwood floor that is warped/buckling?
We had leaks over the weekend, although we caught them shortly after they started, and I now noticing the original hardwood floor turning upwards between…
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brendaisastarr
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Privacy trees?
Hi- just purchased a brownstone in bayridge… we are looking to plant tress across one side of the house in lieu of a fence given…
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debrsimjzzpe
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Certificate of non-harassment
Hello – I have a simple question about a complex issue. I am in the process of converting a SRO into a two family building.…
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houseinftgreene
in Plumbing 4 years and 7 months ago
Smart meter fiasco - Obstruction for smart meter installation for Con Ed
Are anyone experiencing the same problem I’m having? Con ed sent twice a contractor to install the smart meter this summer. However, there’s a metal…
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Tucker
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Estate Liquidation
Selling my parents townhouse in Park Slope and need to find someone to help to sell all furniture and stuff. Can anyone recommend a company…
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