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babyjordan
in Insurance 12 years and 6 months ago
Distinguished Programs and AIG Private Client Group Homeowners Insurance
Does anyone have experience with either Distinguished Programs Brick and Brownstone or AIG Private Client Group (Chartis) homeowners insurance? Any recommendations between the two?
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terryhoppy
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
adding another level
i would like to add another level to my 3 floor brownestone; i have space between the roof and the top floor ceiling. is it…
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bkbrownstone
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Painting Metal Deck
I just had a metal deck installed and would like to paint it black. I’m looking to see what primer and paint is the most…
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guikazoid
in Exterminator 12 years and 6 months ago
Termites: When Should I Exterminate
Our house had a minor termite problem over the last few years. We solved the problem (prevented water from coming into the house) and had…
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townhouse85
in Insurance 12 years and 6 months ago
Water & Sewer line insurance
Early in the Spring, I (and lots of other homeowners) was offered an insurance policy to cover damage and leaks from the water/sewer lines that…
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bdz
in Mortgage 12 years and 6 months ago
Splitting a mortgage
We own a building with a friend and are in the process of starting a No Action Application condo conversion. Has any one had any…
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whaaaaaaaat
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 6 months ago
Co-op selling roof rights
Our co-op could use some updates that our out of our budget (roof repairs, oil to gas conversion, painting, exterior work, etc.). The top floor,…
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bkbrownstone
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Painting Metal Deck
I just had a metal deck installed and would like to paint it black. I’m looking to see what primer and paint is the most…
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bkbrownstone
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Concreting over front yard
Does anyone have any recs for folks who do this type of work? Advice? I’m looking to take out a small garden area (it’s home…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Landmarks Meeting
Has anyone been to a Landmarks Meeting? How many people are on the committee? How formal are presentations? Thx for any clues about protesting a…
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photochic1124
in Fencing 12 years and 6 months ago
Gate repair recommendation
The hinges on the gate in front of my brownstone rusted out and I need a recommendation for either an ironworker or welder (?) to…
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slope2009
in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago
Converting from Oil to Gas Boiler (with rebate?)
Hi, Has anyone converted their boiler from oil to gas recently and can recommend a good plumber? We’re also looking into the National Grid rebate…
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pocketdora
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Can I remove this suspended ceiling without asbestos risk?
We want to remove this ceiling completely and fix / re-plaster the original one, but I have heard tiles like this can contain asbestos. The…
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spear71
in Garden 12 years and 7 months ago
Contractor recommendation for back yard renovation
Hi, I recently worked with Eco Brooklyn on my back yard renovation, and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a contractor for a similar…
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ohmpcivamr
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Bathroom remodel/restoration
We just bought an 1890s townhouse that has a bathroom with an antique clawfoot in it, original tiling, etc. The sellers had hacked together a…
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classon
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Hnadyman rec
hi all, I need some extra hands around my house to help me with everything from light demo to lifting/moving. I prefer to pay by…
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yahem
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Need a survey for our backyard - building a fence - Who do we call?
Hello all – We need a survey for our backyard and are wondering who to call. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!!
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bkbrownstone
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Concreting over front yard
Does anyone have any recs for folks who do this type of work? Advice? I’m looking to take out a small garden area (it’s home…
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