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Melting snow causing water leak from electrical box in cellar

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509be2dcdcc62-.jpg This is kind of hard to describe. Anyhow, I have water dripping from the gray electrial panel (box) in the cellar at the front of…

Do you use breathable lime mortars to repair your brownstones?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509be123b301c-.jpg Who here has experience working with Natural Hydraulic Limes, Ecologic® Mortar or Lithomex for brownstone repairs? Here’s a video of a recent repair done…

Do you use breathable lime mortars to repair your brownstones?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509be123b301c-.jpg Who here has experience working with Natural Hydraulic Limes, Ecologic® Mortar or Lithomex for brownstone repairs? Here’s a video of a recent repair done…

Who to call about issue with bathroom ventilation?

I am hoping someone here can point me in the right direction.  We live in a row house where the bathroom was moved from the…

Dishwasher Door Repair

A spring that prevents the dishwasher door from just flying open when unclasped has snapped.  The unit still works and will lock, but at some…

Home wiped out by Sandy in Manhattan Beach. I have no insurance - need Electrician to get lights on again - any recomendations for someone who won't cost me an arm and a leg?

Temporary Hot Water for Tenant Post Sandy

My mechanicals were completely submerged during Sandy (not to mention my main sleeping floor) so there is a lot of rebuilding and replacing to do.…

looking for a used spiral staircase

Hello  We are looking for a used spiral stair case (either metal or wood) for an interior remodel..  Height is approx 12 feet ( currently…

I have 2 flood policies in effect - which one pays?

I have my own policy with a $5000 deductibe – no contents just structure.    My bank did not get the renewal statement so they bought…

FIREPLACE : Recommendation requested

Every year at around this time I get the same idea:   I need a fireplace!   I have a brownstone with the requisite chimney…

Anyone interested in having their place scouted for a film?

Are We Officially Dating? November 6th, 2012   To Whom It May Concern, Cinergy Pictures, Inc. is currently in pre-production on a new feature film…

What is the best bank to go to for a refinance in Bed Stuy?

What is the best bank to go to for a refinance in Bed Stuy?

Needed: Two Strong Men

I need two strong men to move a brand new (but very heavy) air conditioner from my parlor level to my basement.  Any recommendations?  Thanks.

lead water main & chimney flues

Hello all, Well, we are getting closer to closing on a house and just got the inspection back. A few things came up on it…

Plaster Ceiling Medallion + Molding Trim

Any idea where to buy Plaster Ceiling Medallion + Molding Trim in NYC or Brooklyn for restoring the ceilings of our brownstone building?  I see…

Redesigning bathrooms in a vintage/pre-war style

Hi Brownstoners.  Long time lurker, first time poster here.  My wife and I recently purchased a brownstone in Carroll Gardens.  The previous owners thankfully left…

Looking to sell front doors for a brownstone

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/505f31c2da734-.jpg Hi everyone! We decided to get new doors to our brownstone as the doors we bought not long ago and are now looking to…

for sale - two indoor ceiling lamps - $500 obo

pics here – make me an offer. located in cobble hill. http://bit.ly/VyXUlu

HOUSE STEAM HEATER : Pilot On, Not Firing

I need of a recommendation – in the Park Slope area – for a “specialist” in older Steam Heating systems.   It’s an older PENNCO…

Slanted brownstone/uneven settling/fix?

Hi there, we are looking to buy a brownstone. On one side of it is a row of brownstones, on the other is a much…