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frankt
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Flat Roof Maintenance Question
The asphalt roof was installed on my rowhouse around 10/11 years ago. 4 years ago, I had fascia board and aluminum casing placed over the…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 3 days ago
Roof repair and solar installation
Dear community, We own a brownstone in Bed-Stuy, traditional 20 x 40 flat roof. When we bought it we knew that eventually we would need…
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sashak1
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Needing to redo the front of a brownstone but….
I have a brownstone that needs to have the front totally redone. I’ve gotten a few quotes to redo the way it is but increasingly…
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aanunkor
in Decks and Porches 1 month ago
Interlocking Deck Tiles over Steel Bar Grating Deck?
Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky. To remedy this, I’m…
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claireellencorey
in Garden 2 days ago
extra bluestones or flagstones? or where to buy
Good afternoon, redoing a part of my backyard and I don’t need tons of bluestone or flagstone so anyone who has extra may fit the…
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ericlewis
in General Discussion 7 months ago
How to identify leaky parts of an external brick wall?
I live in a large ~100 year old building with a brick facade. Multiple tenants in the building have leaks into their unit during rainstorms,…
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rmf
in General Discussion 8 months ago
removing Ailanthus Trees/Tree of Heaven
We are looking to remove from our backyard 2 old ailanthus trees that attract spotted lantern flies that have made the backyard uninhabitable. These trees…
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sphil305
in Bath & Kitchen 3 days ago
Any appliance repair techs in Brooklyn, NY who don’t charge a service fee just to check the fridge?
My fridge’s freezer works fine, but the fridge section won’t drop below 40°F. Compressor’s running, fan might be shot or the damper’s stuck, not sure.…
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john.sterling
in General Discussion 3 days ago
Retractable ladder for the rooftop
Hi, Can anyone recommend a contractor who can install a retractable ladder that goes up to the rooftop. I have seen a few models available…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 3 days ago
Malfunction with website?
Hi all/admins, Every time I click on a post to read it fully or to read the responses, I get bumped back to the “general…
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opoddubnaya.bootsoft
in Architectural Salvage 2 months ago
I do not see a section Renovation Leftovers or similar
Where do I post plaster medallions for sale?
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decoart
in Plumbing 6 days ago
BK source for 1930s plumbing repair supplies
While I know of online sources for parts for repairing 1930s era bathroom fixtures I am specifically looking for something in Brooklyn or within the…
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barbarafotoforum
in Real Estate - General 1 weeks ago
Park Slope House tour 2025
Why, after purchasing a ticket online, do I not get any information about picking up my brochure for the tour? I got no follow up…
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anthonysalazar
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
American standard sink?
Hey guys trying to track down any information on this sink. I’ve come up empty on all my searches. It’s a cast iron porcelain enameled…
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lwxrlomtdspfi
in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago
New Stoop Iron Railings
Hello Brownstoners. We are finally redoing our stoop. The old railings are those thin replacements–probably put in in the 1950s or 60s. I’d like to…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 2 weeks ago
Forum function
Is it possible to “like” a comment? I don’t see anything for that. TIA
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an_san
in Garden 3 weeks ago
Tree in our front yard belongs to city?
Hi, does anyone has experience with a tree on their property that belongs to the city? Usually the city trees are planted on the sidewalk…
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kiki
in Plumbing 2 weeks ago
Toilet Vent
The toilet vent from our tenant’s apartment may be blocked. What’s the best way to check the vent from the roof?
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