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samtsegaye
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Etching house number on window transom
Hi, We would like to have the number of our house etched on the transom above our door. Does anyone have any recommendations and any…
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samtsegaye
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Etching house number on window transom
Hi, We would like to have the number of our house etched on the transom above our door. Does anyone have any recommendations and any…
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samtsegaye
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Etching house number on window transom
Hi, We would like to have the number of our house etched on the transom above our door. Does anyone have any recommendations and any…
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MyGoodEye
in Landlord 10 years and 9 months ago
EVICTION Notice Requirements
Hello Sage Brownstoners. Often I’ve received great advice here so I figured it’d be a decent idea to come back around for more. My situation,…
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dacuba
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Renovation estimate
We are thinking about making an offer in a 1500 sf limestone coop and we are just wondering how much would cost to renovate the…
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queen0diy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Need Plumber for small jobs
I have a list of some miscellaneous plumbing projects to do this summer and am looking for someone who is good to work with and…
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MyGoodEye
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
PLUMBER Recommendation Sought
In need of a plumber – today if possible – to diagnose and repair what I believe is a “broken tub drain” in the bathroom…
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dancingal
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Roofer
Has anyone used Macaluso Roofers? thanks!
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mt_molehill
in Construction 10 years and 9 months ago
Staircase repair/rebuild: Atlantic Stairs in Bushwick
I’ve scoured the forums, and couldn’t find any mention of them. I did see mentions of Soxco, whom I finally got a hold of. Bill…
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skylightseeker
in Garden Design and Maintenance 10 years and 9 months ago
Bluestone Patio Recommendation
Recently had a patio done by J. Lent & Sons. They did a fantastic job. They were courteous, organized, and happy to explain what/why they…
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samtsegaye
in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 9 months ago
UNICO System
Hello, I am wondering if anyone uses the UNICO HVAC system as their only source of heat in a townhouse in NYC. I think that…
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mrzero
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Lookin for a good company does conversion from oil to gas
Please would you guys give some recommendations? also would like to fix the problem that the top floor doesn’t get heat much at all. thanks…
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katdov
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 9 months ago
4 foot tub
Has anyone come across a bathtub with maximum dimensions of 48″x27″? And preferably a drop in or a 2-apron? Been searching online for days and…
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katdov
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos removal costs
I just bought a small brownstone in BK and there is definitely asbestos wrapped pipes in the cellar (on an old boiler). Can someone give…
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katdov
in Boiler Repair 10 years and 9 months ago
Oil to Gas boiler swap
Hello Brownstoners Any recommendations on plumber that will swap out an old oil boiler for a gas one? Also, the old one definitely has asbestos…
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carmeng
in Real Estate - General 10 years and 9 months ago
Disability and Apartment Purchase in Brooklyn
My husband and I are about to start our search to purchase an apartment. Difficulty level = my husband has a mobility disability and it…
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afrodytka8585
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Electrical Upgrade Question
We are considering an electrical upgrade of our 3 family brownstone. Each unit has a separate electrical meter, and 2 of the 3 units are…
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randolph
in Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
SPRINKLER CODE
My 2 family house has an existing sprinkler system that I am going to redo during my renovation. there is currently a 2″ main that…
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