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gates_ave
in Plumbing 1 day ago
Cast Iron Waste Line vs PVC - What is the code?
I’m getting different quotes to replace the old vertical line. One calls for PVC, another to replace with cast iron. In NYC code, for a…
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bliz
in Heating and Cooling 18 hrs ago
Mini split freon leak
Hi all, we have a leak in the freon line of our mini split. Can anyone recommend someone to check and fix the leak? I’m…
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gates_ave
in Plumbing 2 days ago
Crack on vertical waste/stack line - who to call?
I’m seeking recomendations on a Plumber that will replace the stack line in my 2 family home. We opened a small portion of the wall…
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rachelchancey
in General Discussion 1 day ago
locksmith
Can anyone recommend a locksmith experienced with multipoint locks? Specifically Trilennium Multi-Point Locking System by Endura Products?
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dfreed1
in General Discussion 2 days ago
Bell/Buzzer Intercom
Seeking contractor to provide and install a bell and buzzer intercom system for the the front door of my brownstone house.
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LisaFG
in Renovation 1 weeks ago
Searching for an Iron Newel Post Finial for my Stoop
One of the 2 newel post finials on my stoop has been missing for 20 years. The remaining finial is very large and decorative and…
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dfreed1
in General Discussion 2 days ago
Buzzer/Intercom Contractor
Need recommendation for licensed and insured contractor to install it in my three unit Brownstone with two rental units an my unit in which I…
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katiekeating
in General Discussion 4 days ago
FREE WOODEN VICTORIAN BEDS
Hi Brownstoners! I’ve got two free Victorian beds to give away. We used them with twin mattresses, but they’re a little wide so likely 3/4…
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rocketship
in Locksmith and Security 14 years and 7 months ago
Locksmith
Can anyone recommend a good locksmith in the South Slope/Sunset Park area? We need to get the cylinders on a couple of locks changed.
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allisoncon
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
Repainting/Reglazing Historic Windows
Hi there, I have four exterior front windows (three are bay windows with curved glass) that need reglazing and exterior painting. Any recommendations for contractors?
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sphil305
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
Looking for advice on a shared driveway issue in Brooklyn.
I own a property with a driveway that runs along the side of the house to my garage in the back. The neighbor keeps parking…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
Maintaining Door Finishes
greetings, i just received a call from a brownstoner asking me about maintaining wood entry door finishes. there is something written on the tinkerswagon.com about…
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roberts.boynton
in Bath & Kitchen 1 weeks ago
Grout
I am looking for someone to re-grout our bathroom, both around the tub and on the walls.
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clintonhillcat
in Renovation 4 months ago
New windows for brownstone in landmarked building and block
Hi there, I am looking for a trusted window supplier to replace our windows of our brownstone. We need LPC approval for the front but…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 3 weeks ago
HOUSE CLEANER FOR ONE DAY
i need a house cleaner for a day over here in queens. sunday or monday. monday preferred. i will pay a premium for the right…
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crowhill437
in Decks and Porches 3 weeks ago
Garden fence
Anyone have recommendations for a reliable garden fence company. Just going for PVC since wooden fence became a disaster with rat instrusions.
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landlord
in Renovation 1 month ago
Security roll up gate law
A new law requires all storefront gates to provide visibility. My current gates are solid. Has anyone had their gates replaced? If so, can you…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 1 month ago
PLASTERER
I Would like a rec for a plasterer for walls. thanks terry
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