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stuyheights

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago

New HVAC & Heating System in gut reno - Advise needed

Hello all, We just closed on a 16.8 x 45, 4 story, 3 family brownstone which is basically a shell. There are no pre existing…

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Updated 11 years and 7 months ago

bydesign

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago

Flat spat

I’ve been living in the same apartment for 3 years and have maintained an exceptional rent record. Within days of signing/renewing my lease (and adding…

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chillym

in Exterminator 11 years and 7 months ago

Exterminator Recommendation

If anyone is in need – I’ve just dealt with Rodney Macdonald and found him to be responsive and trustworthy (and less expensive than the…

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Attention2detail

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago

feel priced out of everything

Why is it that with more than 350K cash that I still feel priced out of any home that is under a million in Brooklyn?…

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ventilated

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago

Hot water options?

I am on the verge of an oil to gas conversion. Any recommendations or cautions to factor into decision between natural gas atmospheric (chimney vent)…

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Updated 11 years and 7 months ago

angelat

in Doors & Windows 11 years and 9 months ago

original wood shutters for sale $50

Original wooden shutters. Never been painted. 4 – double panels 8″ wide x 34″ long 6- double panels 7″ wide x 30″ long needs new…

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Updated 11 years and 7 months ago

jnab0614

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago

stripping paint from marble fireplace

All three marble fireplaces in our 1899 townhouse have been painted with several coats of paint. Any advice on stripping and cleaning the marble would…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

chemosphere

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago

2 family layout

I’m in contract on a 2 family brick row house in Flatbush. It’s 2 floor through apartments and a mostly below grade cellar. Both apartments…

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brooklyntoqueens

in Appliances 11 years and 8 months ago

Jenn-Air vs. KitchenAid Refrigerators

They look exactly the same and I know they are manufactured by the same company (Whirlpool) but is there any difference at all? Resellers are…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

marycilou

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago

Brooklyn Kittens for adoption

3 adorable, 9 month-old tabbies for adoption (2 girls and 1 boy). Fully vetted, shots, Feline HIV negative. Born June 15, weaned and litter-box trained.…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

dumbogirl

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 8 months ago

Facade Restoration: Edson, Excellent Contracting or Brownstone Authority?

Hi everyone, We’re ready to move forward with out facade restoration (brownstone, cornice, stoop), and have received estimates from 3 companies: Edson, Excellent and J.…

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brooklynaudiovideo

in Heating and Cooling 11 years and 8 months ago

HVAC Humidity Issues

Hi, I have a Fujitsu ductless system installed in a 1920s row house. Downstairs is a 24K BTU unit and our bedroom upstairs has a…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

stuyheights

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago

New HVAC & Heating System in gut reno - Advise needed

Hello all, We just closed on a 16.8 x 45, 4 story, 3 family brownstone which is basically a shell. There are no pre existing…

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hannah24

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago

Brownstone stoop and under stoop repair

Looking to meet with several masons/brownstone specialists to have my stoop and under stoop area repaired. Based on my research on Brownstoner I’ve narrowed the…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

jnab0614

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago

stripping paint from marble fireplace

All three marble fireplaces in our 1899 townhouse have been painted with several coats of paint. Any advice on stripping and cleaning the marble would…

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jnab0614

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago

Experience with Heights Construction or Perfect Renovation

Anyone worked with Perfect Renovation on a large project lately? Would love to hear about your experience. Same for Heights Construction (Abdul Feda). Thanks!

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jnab0614

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago

Experience with Heights Construction or Perfect Renovation

Anyone worked with Perfect Renovation on a large project lately? Would love to hear about your experience. Same for Heights Construction (Abdul Feda). Thanks!

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diygirl

in Doors & Windows 11 years and 10 months ago

replace a window

Hi Community, Our “luxury” condo has an aluminum frame window that was set incorrectly and doesn’t close properly. It’s one of those big windows that…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

ventilated

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago

Hot water options?

I am on the verge of an oil to gas conversion. Any recommendations or cautions to factor into decision between natural gas atmospheric (chimney vent)…

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ps158

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago

baseboard heating installation vs current steam heating/radiator system

Hi Brownstoners, We’re about to start a near-gut job on a 2-family, 3 story wood frame house. Needing a lot of advice here…This is just…

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