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john.sterling

in General Discussion 1 month ago

Retractable ladder for the rooftop

Hi, Can anyone recommend a contractor who can install a retractable ladder that goes up to the rooftop. I have seen a few models available…

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Updated 1 month ago

opoddubnaya.bootsoft

in Architectural Salvage 4 months ago

I do not see a section Renovation Leftovers or similar

Where do I post plaster medallions for sale?

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Updated 2 months ago

decoart

in Plumbing 2 months ago

BK source for 1930s plumbing repair supplies

While I know of online sources for parts for repairing 1930s era bathroom fixtures I am specifically looking for something in Brooklyn or within the…

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Updated 2 months ago

barbarafotoforum

in Real Estate - General 2 months ago

Park Slope House tour 2025

Why, after purchasing a ticket online, do I not get any information about picking up my brochure for the tour? I got no follow up…

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Updated 2 months ago

anthonysalazar

in General Discussion 2 months ago

American standard sink?

Hey guys trying to track down any information on this sink. I’ve come up empty on all my searches. It’s a cast iron porcelain enameled…

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Updated 2 months ago

lwxrlomtdspfi

in General Discussion 2 years ago

New Stoop Iron Railings

Hello Brownstoners. We are finally redoing our stoop. The old railings are those thin replacements–probably put in in the 1950s or 60s. I’d like to…

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Updated 2 months ago

workisfun

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Forum function

Is it possible to “like” a comment? I don’t see anything for that. TIA

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Updated 2 months ago

an_san

in Garden 2 months ago

Tree in our front yard belongs to city?

Hi, does anyone has experience with a tree on their property that belongs to the city? Usually the city trees are planted on the sidewalk…

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Updated 2 months ago

kiki

in Plumbing 2 months ago

Toilet Vent

The toilet vent from our tenant’s apartment may be blocked. What’s the best way to check the vent from the roof?

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Updated 2 months ago

umanish

in Plumbing 2 months ago

What\'s involved with disconnecting a gas appliance

We have two gas dryers – 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. The one upstairs is basically never used. My understanding is that it’s not a…

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Updated 2 months ago

chrispetriplumbing

in Heating and Cooling 2 months ago

HVAC Cleanings

How often is everyone getting their HVAC Units cleaned? By cleaned, I do mean taking the units apart and cleaning the Coils and Blower Motors…not…

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Updated 2 months ago

marienoble

in Plumbing 2 months ago

Backflow Preventer - Radiant Heat

We have a backflow preventer as part of our hydronic radiant floor heating system. Any reason this sort of residential installation would not require the…

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Updated 2 months ago

facelessdoug

in Renovation 3 months ago

We need to replicate brownstone doors with a arch and can only find one company

hi all, we are looking for help to replicate some brownstone doors with arch, we can only find one company to get quotes from Are…

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Updated 2 months ago

annissa12

in Heating and Cooling 1 year and 6 months ago

Found: company that installs hydronic electric radiant plus cooling

I posted here a while back about my interest in a heat pump + radiator system, which is common in Europe but uncommon here. I…

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Updated 2 months ago

simonelaube

in Architectural Salvage 2 months ago

Antique Brownstone Window Casings for Sale

7 antique window casings for sale. See Facebook posting for pictures and more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/18jVFDfqe5/

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aanunkor

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Ikea Runnen Installed over Steel Bar Grating Deck?

Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky, so I’m thinking of…

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bkswift

in General Discussion 3 months ago

Front door maintenance

Hi Brownstoners! Our wood front doors are starting to show their age and need to be cleaned up and re-stained & varnished. Does anyone have…

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Updated 2 months ago

john.sterling

in Garden 3 months ago

Renovating the backyard in a Brooklyn Brownstone

Hi Looking any recommendations of contractors to renovate a well kept backyard. We want to remove the current setup which has pebbles arranged in a…

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Updated 3 months ago

umanish

in General Discussion 3 months ago

Critter in inaccessible dropped ceiling

Looking for any recommendations / advice on who to call for a critter in an inaccessible drop down ceiling. Given that there is no access,…

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Updated 3 months ago

rclnz

in Insurance 3 months ago

National Safety and Risk (NATSR) Home inspection

I just received an unsolicited email and missed call from NATSR detailing that my insurance carrier has asked them to complete an inspection on our…

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Updated 3 months ago

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