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aperson

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 11 months ago

Garden help

We are looking for a gardener/landscape designer to help us redo our concrete backyard. Any suggestions?

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brooklynhouselove

in Exteriors 13 years and 11 months ago

Historical Restoration of My Frame House

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7f8e2ed85e3-processed-httpiimgurcomlKQappng.png I am looking to restore the look of my frame house by replacing the vinyl siding with wood (or hardie board) and adding cornices…

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jackdavis100

in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 11 months ago

Lease ending - get the carpets cleaned professionally?

Hello Brownstoners My lease expires this month and I plan on leaving the premises as clean as I can. That said, my not-so-friendly landlord sent…

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gpoint

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 11 months ago

Boiler Violation

Recently pruchased 2 family building with a DOB boiler violation. The seller had the violation dismissed recently after the sale to us, but will the…

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pjq2001columbia

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 11 months ago

Experience with Bike Lane Safety Issues?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f832a08327a2-.gif Up until recently, I lived a stone-throw away from the Prospect Park bike lane. I am now writing an article about bike lanes in…

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park_slope_boy

in Insurance 13 years and 11 months ago

Need building insurance for 4-unit condo building?

  We are a brand new 4 unit condo building. Each of the condos are insured with a normal homeowner’s insurance. Do we still need…

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alexanderposell

in Heating 13 years and 11 months ago

Baxi heater examination / repair?

Hi all. I have a Baxi heater in my condo that I suspect was installed poorly and/or improperly. Could anyone recommend someone to come take…

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alanpberger

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago

For Sale: Wood Paneling

We have two large sections of wood paneling recently removed from a renovation of a 1910 townhouse in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. One is 70″ by…

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alanpberger

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago

For Sale: Wood Paneling

We have two large sections of wood paneling recently removed from a renovation of a 1910 townhouse in Prospect Lefferts Gardens. One is 70″ by…

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onderdork

in For Sale 13 years and 11 months ago

For Sale: Ryobi wet tile saw

I’m selling a gently used Ryobi 7″ wet tile saw.  Paid $200, yours for $100\. Bushwick/Ridgewood (Dekalb L train).

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fluxus

in Roofers 14 years and 3 months ago

Roofer Rec: Nick & Aaron Kontzamanis (Leakmaster 718.421.2000).

I want to very highly recommend Nick & Aaron Kontzamanis of Leakmaster (718.421.2000)!  I recently had a new firestone roof put on my brownstone, in…

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handywoman

in Lighting 13 years and 11 months ago

recommending an electrician

We found Roger De Electric to be outstandingly honest. Roger came very highly recommended and then actually discouraged us from doing some work we had…

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fordvesant

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago

Wood mantel, wood panel/strips, and shutters for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f80f525b1fa3-.jpg Hello,  I’ve various antique/salvaged brownstone items for sale (and for pick up) in Brooklyn. If you’re interested please get in touch fordvesant@gmail.com. I’m happy to supply…

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robjoubert

in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 11 months ago

Moving to New York

Hi eveyone, we currently live in a city just north of Los Angeles (Santa Clarita) and have to move to New York by June.  Obviously…

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fordvesant

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago

Wood mantel, wood panel/strips, and shutters for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f80f525b1fa3-.jpg Hello,  I’ve various antique/salvaged brownstone items for sale (and for pick up) in Brooklyn. If you’re interested please get in touch fordvesant@gmail.com. I’m happy to supply…

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jenbo47749

in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago

Outdoor task lamp

Hi, Am looking for an outdoor swing arm task lamp, wall mounted. Appreciate any suggestions. Thank you.

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jenbo47749

in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago

Outdoor task lamp

Hi, Am looking for an outdoor swing arm task lamp, wall mounted. Appreciate any suggestions. Thank you.

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ejalbk

in Zoning 13 years and 11 months ago

Question on Theoretical Ability to Build on Roof

We’re looking at a building and wondering how we can tell if we’re able to add living space on the roof. The listing has the…

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bbmarket

in Retail 13 years and 11 months ago

Expert Center Vacuum Place on Court St.

Anybody know what’s up with this place? they’ve been waiting on a part/repairing my vacuum for a very long time. Have tried calling multiple times…

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InwoodHill

in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago

Need Architect to Rebuild House Devastated by Fire

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7bba8e91938-.jpg Dear Brownstoner Community, Way up north in Inwood, at the tip of Manhattan, there are only a dozen or so semi-detached and detached houses,…

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