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EJR
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Brownstone Entry Door Color
Hi folks, I’m in the middle of a project to replace my entry doors with reproductions of the originals. I need to choose a stain…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Plumber sign off
Hi all! Does anyone know just how important it is to have a plumbing sign off after a gut renovation? I’ve heard it’s necessary at…
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namahs
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
ConEd meter location
I found out that I need to replace my main breaker panel because they are Federal Pacific. Also the main service pan box is all…
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freckles1
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Hardie Installer recommendation
Looking for recommendations from individuals who have had Hardie Board siding installed on their home.
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emilycgbk
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
GREAT and FLEXIBLE wall unit
Floor-to-ceiling, full wall cabinet/shelving unit. Total dimensions are 14 ft. w x 10 ft. h x 20 in. d. They are three separate units, and…
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emilycgbk
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
GREAT and FLEXIBLE wall unit
Floor-to-ceiling, full wall cabinet/shelving unit. Total dimensions are 14 ft. w x 10 ft. h x 20 in. d. They are three separate units, and…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Brownstone facade renovation referral
I know this has been brought up several times over the years but some people have gone out and some people have gotten old. Other…
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chemosphere
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Sauna in cellar
Anybody have a sauna in their cellar? What kind and where exactly did it go? In conjunction with a bathroom? How was it laid out?…
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Scott
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Apartment Losing Holder of Unsold Shares Status
My building has an issue with our sponsors. In general, they refuse to sell, but most recently we are trying to determine if two apartments…
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Scott
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Apartment Losing Holder of Unsold Shares Status
My building has an issue with our sponsors. In general, they refuse to sell, but most recently we are trying to determine if two apartments…
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igor.vishnevetsky
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
How to contest a Con Ed Gas Meter
Bills are about 2x expected, multifamily bldg, gas steam boiler & Hot Water Question specifically is hot to contest. I’ve checked bills, checked bldg operation,…
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varrcpte
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Steam Boiler Needs Replacement in Crown Heights
The low water shut off failed and our steam boiler was ruined. We are in an old limestone townhouse. We need to fix our heating…
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wtrowhouse
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Schnall Questions
We completed our alt-2 Directive 14 job a while ago, but mainly because of some slow inspections we were not able to close out the…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Upgrading my amps: what is the process and approx costs?
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jjq
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Cutting Holes in Lath & Plaster Ceiling
Howdie- I need to cut several 18″x8″ rectangular holes (for AC registers) in my brownstones 100 year old lath and plaster ceiling. From experience from…
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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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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Renting brownstone for TV series
Has anyone rented their house for a TV series? Or is anyone in the business? A location manager wants to use our place for several…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
contractor
Hi, we welcome any advice for a solid, trustworthy contractor to take on a couple of jobs – fixing up stairwell going from ground floor…
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