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WRPListings
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Share wifi with tenants?
Does anyone share wifi with their tenants? We are new to home owning, and we currently have Fios. Would be great to share the cost…
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cgtr
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Shutters
I have two sets of shutters on offer. They are original (1875ish). They have been stripped and repainted. The louvers are fixed in place. One…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Brownstone skylights and upper tenant drama
After almost a year of roof leaks going into our upper tenants’ apartment, we finally bit the bullet and replaced our leaky, flat Velux skylights…
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bearn96
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Sound proof a brownstone
Our house is on a busy corner. The long side of the house is also directly across from a fire station. It’s to the point…
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jmpearce12
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Typical architect and contractor payment schedule
I’m planning for a gut renovation of a 3 family property. What is the reasonable typical timing on when architects and contractors are paid? ie.…
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bk2000
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 4 months ago
Noisy Hydronic Baseboard Heat Diagnosis
I’m looking for someone with expertise to troubleshoot and fix my three zone circulating hot water heating system. It was running quietly for years and…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Construction Lights
I have a large development that is starting behind my property. They have put up blinding lights which stream into my brownstone all night. It…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Construction Lights
I have a large development that is starting behind my property. They have put up blinding lights which stream into my brownstone all night. It…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Other good forums to find answers to general carpentry, plumbing, electrical que
This is my go to place for general carpentry questions. Looking for other good online options?
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bdz
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Wireless router recommendation for a 4 floor home
We continue to have issues with our wifi range throughout the house. Does anyone have a recommendation of what to use for 4 floors. We…
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deanbh
in Renovation 8 years and 4 months ago
Recommendation for Video and Audio intercom system
Hey all, I posted here a few months ago asking for recommendations on replacing our audio only intercom system for our 6 apt coop. Just…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Which Door Should Be Main Door with Lock
Taking a quick Brownstoner poll. I’m replacing a single door with more original double doors and wondering which door should be the main locking door…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Which Door Should Be Main Door with Lock
Taking a quick Brownstoner poll. I’m replacing a single door with more original double doors and wondering which door should be the main locking door…
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jleogra
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Living room ceiling light or fan
I am looking for a ceiling fixture that would be appropriate for a living room apartment. Building was built in late 1920s/early 1930s.. Appreciate the…
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hullsean
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
4 family conversion to condos
Is there such a thing as to condo-ize a brownstone so as to sell the units as individual condos? If so, what is the process?…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Affordable Hardware for exterior double doors
I am looking to replace my single door to more original brownstone double doors. I need to source affordable hardware for the double doors. Any…
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Advice on backyard chickens
Hi all, Any Brooklyn chicken owners have a recommendation for a good hatchery nearish-by (NY, PA, NJ, CT) that sells/delivers six-week-old chicks? My husband and…
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ivan778
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
AnthroTallis Teardrop Chandelier for sale
Twisted metal and teardrop shaped glass 5 light sockets 40 watts max 110-120 V [IMG_1230](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:cFtR:img_1230.png.jpg) [IMG_1236](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:3vtl:img_1236.jpg.jpg) [IMG_1238](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:3HfQ:img_1238.jpg.jpg) [IMG_1231](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:6mOl:img_1231.png.jpg) email for pricing , Brooklyn pick up…
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ivan778
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
AnthroTallis Teardrop Chandelier for sale
Twisted metal and teardrop shaped glass 5 light sockets 40 watts max 110-120 V [IMG_1230](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:cFtR:img_1230.png.jpg) [IMG_1236](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:3vtl:img_1236.jpg.jpg) [IMG_1238](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:3HfQ:img_1238.jpg.jpg) [IMG_1231](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:6mOl:img_1231.png.jpg) email for pricing , Brooklyn pick up…
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