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katesuth
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Construction Generator Noise - How much is too much?
There is construction of a private home going on in a formerly vacant lot two doors away from our building. The construction has been going…
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starfish11040
in Sewer 13 years and 10 months ago
Backyard is flooding. Need recommendation for drain installer.
Water is pouring into the garden level back apartment. Need the right person come over and to advise on a solution and give me a…
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eman134
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
how about these peonies?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fba78d57d663-.jpg peonies, irises, lilacs hitting their prime…roses to follow
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kissiffer4
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Getting new layer put on roof - would like to add a roof/modular deck...advice needed
Hi, We have a small roof leak and it has forced our hand to get a new layer put on the roof. The roof was…
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areved
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Landmark Committee
We are looking to buy an apartment in a Landmarked neighborhood. The apartment comes with undeveloped air rights in a brownstone building. Currently, the existing…
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poise
in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago
Termite chemicals
For termite control around a brownstone foundation two exterminators have recommended two different chemicals — cypermethrin vs. Phantom (chlorfenapyr). Can anyone speak to the merits…
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poise
in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago
Termite chemicals
For termite control around a brownstone foundation two exterminators have recommended two different chemicals — cypermethrin vs. Phantom (chlorfenapyr). Can anyone speak to the merits…
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areved
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Landmark Committee
We are looking to buy an apartment in a Landmarked neighborhood. The apartment comes with undeveloped air rights in a brownstone building. Currently, the existing…
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mystiky
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Can someone tell me about "concrete flushing" for my future terrace?
I live in Midwood, Brooklyn, and a number of years ago when we redid our house, we prepared the house for a future terrace in…
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anton
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Selling Almost New Blanco Stainless Steel Sink
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb98bb70d29e-.jpg We are selling an almost new undermount Blanco Precision 30″ x 17″ x 10″ deep stainless steel sink. Undermount clips included, drain is not…
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fhtudor
in Foundation 13 years and 10 months ago
Termite damage
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb995ae76f1a-.jpg Hi All, first time posting to the forum and would love to get some termite advice from those who’ve had experience. We’re about to…
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fhtudor
in Foundation 13 years and 10 months ago
Termite damage
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb995ae76f1a-.jpg Hi All, first time posting to the forum and would love to get some termite advice from those who’ve had experience. We’re about to…
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anton
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Selling Almost New Blanco Stainless Steel Sink
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb98bb70d29e-.jpg We are selling an almost new undermount Blanco Precision 30″ x 17″ x 10″ deep stainless steel sink. Undermount clips included, drain is not…
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asimplenoise
in Conversion 13 years and 10 months ago
Converting a 'so-so' 3 family to a 1 family
Was wondering if anyone could help me understand a range of cost to convert a row house set up as 3 apartments into a nice…
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lockey2k
in Inspection 13 years and 10 months ago
What you did or wish you did before purchasing a brownstone?
Thanks in advance for all your help. Long time reader, first time poster. I am in the process of considering to purchase a brownstone/building either…
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chelseagirl
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 11 months ago
EXPANDING DOORWAY, ADDING DOOR--??
hello. we want to expand the doorway to the living room of our brownstone (it is very narrow and looks weird), and add french doors…
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vttobk
in Radiators 13 years and 11 months ago
Original cast iron in wall radiators for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb7e135e8b24-.jpg Five in wall cast iron radiators for sale as brownstone renovation underway. 31 X 20 X 5.5″, 44.5 X 20 X5.5″, 36 X 20…
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huesos
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 11 months ago
Gas Boiler Installer Needed for Job in (how do I put this?) Manhattan!
Sixteen unit co-op wants to do a conversion from #2 oil to gas this summer. Will be looking for a company that plays nicely with…
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