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slleiter
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Remodel Process
We’re starting to think about remodeling our home (currently a 4 story, 2 family brownstone where each apartment is a duplex – 2 bedrooms rooms…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What to do when architect of record dies
I just learned that the architect of record on our gut renovation died a few days ago. Does anyone know how the DOB deals with…
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markwalker
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Threshold for entry door
We have had a couple of marble thresholds crack. It’s possible the marble had a flaw but. I was wondering if another kind of stone…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Carbon monoxide detector inside boiler room?
Does it makes sense to have a carbon monoxide detector inside the boiler room or just outside of the boiler room? There is already one…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Old story, new smell
Why do I smell sewage in my laundry room? The pit is dry and I opened the lid to the check valve there and that…
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jonathanaaronkaye
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Outdoor Lighting Advice
I’m looking to upgrade the lighting on the front of my brick rowhouse. It currently has a cheap wall lantern on the right side of…
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winbrown
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Asbestos Inspection
Hey all – What’s the going rate for an asbestos inspection required by the DoB for a two story + basement renovation (and by renovation…
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hkhjjiambtfu
in Renovation 3 years and 5 months ago
Original Marble Mantel
Hello Brownstoner community! I hope this note finds you well! We are looking to purchase an original marble mantle for our living room and dining…
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eglove061
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
I am doing a genealogical search on my Grandmother. She worked at A&S. Are the p
ersonel records available for employees who worked there?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Solar on a building with a rental unit
Has anyone out there gotten solar panels on a house in which they live but also rent out one of the floors? We want to…
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winbrown
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Asbestos Inspection
Hey all – What’s the going rate for an asbestos inspection required by the DoB for a two story + basement renovation (and by renovation…
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phoffy
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Accountant Needed for Capital Gains on Property Sale
My accountant just retired. I just sold my house of 15 years–multiple renovations and a refi…. Looking for a good accountant to handle this sale…
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phoffy
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Accountant Needed for Capital Gains on Property Sale
My accountant just retired. I just sold my house of 15 years–multiple renovations and a refi…. Looking for a good accountant to handle this sale…
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eglove061
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
I am doing a genealogical search on my Grandmother. She worked at A&S. Are the p
ersonel records available for employees who worked there?
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markstenberg3
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Steve at The Tinker’s Wagon —fantastic resource
I wanted to echo a post from several months ago noting what a fantastic resource Steve at The Tinker’s Wagon is. In just a few…
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squeakycleaning
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Chimney Liner for a 3 family Brownstone in Bed-Stuy
Hello ! we don’t have a liner and need to install one. Do you have any company to recommend ? How much did you pay…
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markstenberg3
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Steve at The Tinker’s Wagon —fantastic resource
I wanted to echo a post from several months ago noting what a fantastic resource Steve at The Tinker’s Wagon is. In just a few…
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RobertGMarvin
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Appliance Repair Company?
Does anyone know of a good appliance repair company (for a dishwasher)? My go-to company can’t come for two weeks, and PULS, a startup that…
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