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johnnybgood
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago
Are we all, brownstone owners, really in a big danger?
hey all I own this small two family in brooklyn. I bought it a few years ago.. It is over 100 years old with no…
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murbard
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Mediocre renovation work, what to be on the lookout for
Hi all, I am looking at a brownstone in the Bed Stuy area that’s currently being renovated. It is not a gut renovation, as the…
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architerp
in Insulation 12 years and 3 months ago
Basement Spray Foam Question
I’m soliciting quotes for spray foam in my basement. So far I’ve had one person come in and they’ve quoted me for spraying all of…
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mouster728
in Energy Efficiency 11 years and 1 month ago
Heat loss via spiral staircase
I wonder if anyone can offer any advice to help me reduce heat loss via my spiral staircase: I have a finished basement beneath my…
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago
Pocket door hardware
I just listed a Corbin pocket door lockset on craigslist. Came out of my 1880s hoboken brownstone. Needs polishing but operates like new. Solid brass.…
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Fire in our house--need info on public adjusters
Would appreciate anyone’s advice on whether or not to use a public adjuster to advocate for us with the insurance company’s adjuster (Brownstone Agency; Plan…
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lz26
in Roofers 11 years and 1 month ago
local source for old school dimmer switches
Hi, I am looking to purchase push button dimmer switches at somewhere in bklyn/nyc. Anyone know a good local source? Any advice much appreciated LX
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elm_bk
in Roofers 11 years and 1 month ago
Framehouse facade design
Hi, We are planning on renovating the hideous and crumbling facade of our south slope townhouse. Does anyone have photos of their knock-out exteriors they’d…
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arad
in Mortgage 14 years and 7 months ago
SRO FINANCING
I am looking to purchase a brownstone in West Harlem that will be delivered vacant upon closing (only one tenant in there now). Does anyone…
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srd106
in Doors 11 years and 1 month ago
Seeking Carpenter and Door recommendations for Living Room
I own a coop apartment and want to install doors to my living room entrance. Problem is, it’s arched, and door frames would need to…
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srd106
in Doors 11 years and 1 month ago
Seeking Carpenter and Door recommendations for Living Room
I own a coop apartment and want to install doors to my living room entrance. Problem is, it’s arched, and door frames would need to…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Extra set of hands. Need another worker
Hello- Can anyone reccomend a handy guy who they personally have had experience with who may be looking for work right now? We are looking…
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gellhorngal
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 11 years and 1 month ago
recommendation for an excellent handyman
hello all. we’ve had excellent experiences, twice, with jose respeto. he knows how to do pretty much everything: re-hang doors, re-grout tile, fix shutters, and…
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gellhorngal
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 11 years and 1 month ago
recommendation for an excellent handyman
hello all. we’ve had excellent experiences, twice, with jose respeto. he knows how to do pretty much everything: re-hang doors, re-grout tile, fix shutters, and…
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stuyheights
in Real Estate - General 11 years and 1 month ago
Renting while still under construction - do-able?
Good evening, I wanted to get the forums input on renting one of our units prior to the house being 100% complete. We have a…
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murbard
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Mediocre renovation work, what to be on the lookout for
Hi all, I am looking at a brownstone in the Bed Stuy area that’s currently being renovated. It is not a gut renovation, as the…
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kirabutler
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago
Company or person to strip and spray paint radiators?
Does anyone have a good, inexpensive lead for getting old radiators stripped and painted? Thanks!
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cliftonetc
in Walls and Interiors 11 years and 2 months ago
Major condensation in top floor of brownstone
Mold/condensation question I’m going to throw out here: I have a SERIOUS problem with hot, damp air coming in to my top floor apartment via…
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