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suelinda
in Sidewalks 13 years and 1 month ago
I see sidewalks ground down to eliminate minor tripping hazards all over Brooklyn, but I cannot find any info on how to hire a guy with a grinder. Anyone have any experience?
**Sidewalk grinding/shaving**
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krinokin
in Masonry 13 years and 1 month ago
Clues about how to prevent/fix cracks in basement floor and general water issues
Just bought a renovated building in Red Hook 2 mos ago. The builder put in some 4 inches of “waterproof” cement to prevent flooding and…
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baker7771
in Utilities 13 years and 1 month ago
Unwarranted Water Bill Charges: Sometimes Crossing Your Fingers Isn't Enough
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/504f6ac970697-.png Disputing unwarranted water bill charges is an uphill battle. It takes more than having the facts on your side to win. We’ve helped hundreds…
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cobblehillbilly
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 1 month ago
facade contractor recommendations needed
I need to have the facade of my house re-brownstoned – I’m on a landmarked block in Cobble Hill. I’ve gotten quotes from J.Mos and…
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kwolly
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 1 month ago
Skim coating/Painting
We are looking for a recommendation for someone to paint and possibly skim coat a small two bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. Does anyone have someone…
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maxw
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Has anyone used Arborpolitan for tree removal?
I have an old tree in my brownstone garden that has to come out –it is dying–the wood would come through my kitchen and hall…
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ferney1c
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Certificate of Non Harassment Background check. They contacted one of our relatives!
It was my understanding that the inquiry period for a Certificate of Non Harassment is three years from the date of your filing the application. …
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satoriz
in Bars and Pubs 13 years and 1 month ago
Union Grounds
Wondering why there has not been any press on Union Grounds on Smith St. Not too shabby. Good food, decent prices. Nice place to cath…
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pigthree
in Heating 13 years and 1 month ago
Firewood share?
Having some firewood delivered to Brooklyn (Bed-stuy). Looking for anyone who might be interested in firewood to make the order larger (price goes down). …
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fillmanmike
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago
Plumber
Hello there, I am looking for a good plumber…..any recs are appreciated.
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owlofminerva
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 1 month ago
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…
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littlelotte
in Mortgage 13 years and 1 month ago
Refi in small co-op building?
Anyone know a good broker with expertise in getting a refinance done in a small co-op building? (less than 10 units)
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bk_bstoner1
in General Contractors 13 years and 4 months ago
Plasterer/Sheetrocking recommendations?
Hi B’stoners, Just wondering if anyone had any recommendations of companies who could repair plaster damage due to electricial upgrade? i’m also considering just covering…
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maxw
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Has anyone used Arborpolitan for tree removal?
I have an old tree in my brownstone garden that has to come out –it is dying–the wood would come through my kitchen and hall…
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mmardiney
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
Floor Refinisher
I am looking for a good person/company to refinish as oak floor in a rental unit. Any recommendations appreciated! Thanks! Megan
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hillel
in Tile 13 years and 1 month ago
Need to retile our bathroom
Need a contractor to retile our bathroom. Please let me know about honnest pros in Brooklyn who could do that for us. Any recommendation. Thank…
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pigthree
in Heating 13 years and 1 month ago
Firewood share?
Having some firewood delivered to Brooklyn (Bed-stuy). Looking for anyone who might be interested in firewood to make the order larger (price goes down). …
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ktm6
in Exterminator 13 years and 1 month ago
exterminator recommendation for building with small children?
We had an exerminator who went out of business. They were very careful and cognizant of the fact that our building has many toddlers crawling…
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