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Somerset
in Soundproofing 12 years and 11 months ago
Can anyone recommend a residential contractor with soundproofing experience? I need to soundproof a brownstone basement room in the Slope for drum practice.
I need a residential contractor with soundproofing experience to construct a basement room for drum practice in a Park Slope brownstone.
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gwenchb
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
NEED NEW BOILER? Maybe....
I have a very old boiler in my 4 story brownstone, steam heat. Last winter I had all the radiators resized and checked. He did…
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bklyngurl
in Heating 12 years and 11 months ago
looking to change the old steam heaters in m house to the smaller, sleeker models any one know of a good contractor/company that can do this. thanks
looking to change the old steam heaters in my house to the smaller, sleeker models any one know of a good contractor/company that can do…
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ktm6
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 11 months ago
Fireplace Mantle for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50468a0670d13-.jpg Carved wood — Height approx 88″ width approx 55″ Mirror included email ktm6@live.com for more pictures and to contact
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ktm6
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 11 months ago
Fireplace Mantle for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50468a0670d13-.jpg Carved wood — Height approx 88″ width approx 55″ Mirror included email ktm6@live.com for more pictures and to contact
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georgereno
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
Sidewalk repair
We need to repair our sidewalk for insurance reasons. Any recommendations for specialists or contractors who do this type of work? Thank you.
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brooklyngersh
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Backyard fence exit door?
The city of New York has just sent me a violation because I do not have an exit door in my backyard wooden fence. They’re…
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nhamilto
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
Finding the right kind of Architect
We are about to close on a three family Landmarked townhouse which needs some relatively minor work on the inside and a thorough make over…
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200line
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 11 months ago
Exterior wood contractors
We are looking for contractors skilled in exterior wood work to re-side the front of a wood frame house, including building a new wooden stoop/steps…
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Barbjean
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Landmark approved Window Contractors
Has anyone in the last year had Landmark approved windows installed? Any recommendations? Also need outside windows painted on all 4 floors. Thanks.
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brooklyngersh
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Backyard fence exit door?
The city of New York has just sent me a violation because I do not have an exit door in my backyard wooden fence. They’re…
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elbow
in Pest Control 12 years and 11 months ago
Steel Wool Rolls to Ratproof a Yard
I went past the African Burial Ground National Park today and saw that they had removed all the grass and covered the entire unpaved portion…
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fhtudor
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
complete roof tear-off / dormer addition
We’re about to close on on a property with a pitched, shingled roof. The roof is in terrible shape and we knew the house was…
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happycats
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
Best water based sealer after sanding wood floors?
I might be attempting to hand sand my kitchen floor soon and looking for the least toxic sealer with the lowest VOC’s. I do not…
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lkpe
in Appliances 12 years and 11 months ago
I'm considering getting a Viking D3 range. Anyone have positive or negative experiences? Thanks.
I’m considering getting a Viking D3 range. Has anyone had positive or negative experiences with it? Thanks.
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m926bk
in Landlord 12 years and 11 months ago
Notice by Tenants for Lease Non-Renewal?
I’ve read and re-read my current lease and I don’t see any language regarding tenant giving landlord notice for lease renewal or non-renewal at end…
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Joanna
in Appliances 12 years and 11 months ago
Appliance rental
Has anyone used Rent A Center or another appliance rental company and if so, what did you think of them? I need some appliances for…
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rcc147
in For Sale 12 years and 11 months ago
Antique BeautyRange Stove offered
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/504355aa16e5d-.jpg Looking for offers for this antique gas stove. In good condition, a couple of minor pant chips. Unsure if working or not. Available for…
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