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since2000
in Insurance 12 years ago
updated homeowner's insurance for a co-op
We’re about to pay off the mortgage for our co-op (that is, our personal mortgage, not the underlying building mortgage). I just received the renewal…
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fmb78
in Radiators 12 years ago
Relocating a radiator?
Hello all. I’m wondering about how difficult it would be to relocate a radiator. My idea was to move the radiator from its current location…
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ditmaspark
in Radiators 12 years ago
re-installing rads after new flooring
we’re heading toward new flooring on entire 1st floor. 5 radiators will come out…while i’m at it, thought i’d send them out to have blasted…
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12thstreet
in Masonry 12 years ago
Waterproofing and AC maintenance recommendation
We have issue with waterproofing at two corners of our brick building. Need recommendations on how can deal with masonry water proofing. Further it is…
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rpine
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
interior structural repair -- looking for a contractor and engineer
The floor in one corner of our kitchen is sagging due to long-term water damage to interior support beams under the floor. After many years,…
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12thstreet
in Masonry 12 years ago
Waterproofing and AC maintenance recommendation
We have issue with waterproofing at two corners of our brick building. Need recommendations on how can deal with masonry water proofing. Further it is…
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lynathon41
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years ago
Repairing one step on a brownstone stoop?
HI Can anyone advise me how to get one step repaired? Everyone I contact says the whole stoop must be redone, when only one step…
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raraavis
in Inspection 12 years ago
Seller is refusing an inspection. Any advice?
We are about to sign a contract for a two-bedroom in Park Slope. The building was constructed in 1899 but it was renovated about 2…
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cityrat
in Heating 12 years ago
Need old fuel oil tank removed, fill pipe filled. Who to call?
The house we recently purchased formerly used fuel oil as a fuel source for the boiler. The old steel tank is still present in a…
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architerp
in Antiques 13 years and 4 months ago
Stainless Steel Sink & Cast-Iron Sink for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b257db9f758-.jpg I have for sale a 2-basin cast-iron sink and a 3-basin stainless steel food service/utility sink. Asking for $200 OBO for each. They’ve been…
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clare
in Appliances 12 years ago
Any one use trash compactors in their home?
We are will be moving into a two family brownstone once we renovate both the tenant’s and our kitchens. Our bedroom will be in the…
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citigyz
in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago
cat5e wiring
Know of any electricians with experience in installing cat5(e) cable for routers in different places around the house?
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generosklaren
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Needed: Roofer with Skylight Expertise
We own a 5 story, one family Park Slope brownstone where the roof is leaking around a very large old fashioned skylight (at least 6…
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jumping
in Utilities 13 years and 2 months ago
Upgrading electric service
Looking for information on upgrading a single family house in Brooklyn from 100 amps with meter inside to 150 amps or 200 amps. Wondering how…
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youngatheart
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Replacing Epoxied Concrete With ????
Hi Brownstoners, Hope I can get some insights on how to deal with an epoxied concrete floor. Hate the look of it but unsure how…
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12thstreet
in Architectural Salvage 12 years ago
10ft metal fence available
We have approx 10ft section of metal fence available – see attached pic. If interested please contact us. Thanks
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12thstreet
in Furniture 12 years ago
Room And Board - Axis - Round Table base for sale
We have a Room And Board Axis round table base for sale. 80USD or best offer. http://www.theculturebite.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/354101_top_W.jpg
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12thstreet
in Architectural Salvage 12 years ago
10ft metal fence available
We have approx 10ft section of metal fence available – see attached pic. If interested please contact us. Thanks
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