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nf85

in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 8 months ago

Rewiring: how concerned do I need to be about lead?

Hi all, This may fall under the horse-has-left-the-barn category, but we just had our house rewired and now that they are nearly done have found…

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snappyglitter

in Quality of Life 13 years and 8 months ago

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! PARTY!!!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5627b1b6c98-.gif When: August 25th, 6:30pm Where: 308 Flatbush Avenue What: Do you really have to ask?                                                                                               CobbleSnaps Productions proudly presents our annual End of Summer…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

bobjohn

in Alarm 13 years and 8 months ago

Hurrecane preparations?

I never saw a hurrecane. Now I hearing that it will hit Brooklyn on sunday. My firm is in full “contingency” preparation for the event.…

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n1101

in Landlord 13 years and 8 months ago

Rigid Credit Check Rules

While I’m a renter, not a building owner, I understand the motivation behind doing credit checks for tenants but I’m having trouble understanding why so…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

lola

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 8 months ago

house painter

We  recently painted our three-story brownstone and are so satisfied that I wanted to recommend our painter, Hugo. First of all our house looks amazing,…

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lola

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 8 months ago

house painter

We  recently painted our three-story brownstone and are so satisfied that I wanted to recommend our painter, Hugo. First of all our house looks amazing,…

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ClintonHillette

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago

Hurricane and AC window units

Hi there, we’ve got a four-story row house with a few AC window units. Is it a good idea to take out the window units…

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slightREobsession

in Other 13 years and 8 months ago

Replacing hatches to basement

Our house came with old, open hatches to the basement (really just bars to prevent entry), with ill fitting covers. When it rains quite some…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

carolgardens

in General Contractors 13 years and 8 months ago

shade sail installer?

I’m looking for a contractor to install an 18′ square shade sail on the common roof deck of a condo building.  There are two existing…

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grimacenyc

in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago

Builder / GC needed for townhouse ground-up construction

Hello- I am looking for reccomendations for experienced Builders / GC’s that would be qualified to bid on our project which is a ground-up construction…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

anjelicablue

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago

Parlor Doors?

I am looking for a pair of parlor doors to fit a space that is 90″ high and 65″ wide. Doors that are a bit…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

gfsoileau

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

Extending Parapet?

Hello Brownstoners, my neighbor has an old extension that is partially on my property. The extension is old, older than 10 years and is now…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

valerie

in Mortgage 13 years and 8 months ago

Mortgage Broker Recommendation - Harold Sokol

For anyone looking for a mortgage or to refinance, I highly recommend Harold Sokol (212-318-9472) of Manhattan Mortgage. I couldn’t believe how quickly and smoothly…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

slightREobsession

in Other 13 years and 8 months ago

Replacing hatches to basement

Our house came with old, open hatches to the basement (really just bars to prevent entry), with ill fitting covers. When it rains quite some…

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valerie

in Other 13 years and 8 months ago

Strange odor after plumbing repair?

The maintenance guys replaced a plumbing pipe and had to break through the wall in the small spare bedroom to do so….well over a year…

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brownieinhk

in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago

Has anyone had any experience with these contractors?

Hello,  We are considering three construction companies for our near gut renovation.  Has anyone heard about or had any experince with any of these? –GO…

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ppwest

in Cellar 13 years and 8 months ago

Hurricane Prep

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5677f34e815-.jpg I live at the top of the Slope, so not worried, but what should our friends and neighbours in the flood zone [especially with…

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gfsoileau

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

Extending Parapet?

Hello Brownstoners, my neighbor has an old extension that is partially on my property. The extension is old, older than 10 years and is now…

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guikazoid

in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago

Home Insurance Recommendations for Gowanus House

I’ve seen plenty of posting regarding home insurance for brownstones in Brooklyn.  I am looking for home insurance for a house located in the teens…

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dylan621

in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago

Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Sources

I need to find prefinished hardwood flooring to replace some damaged pieces that matches the existing flooring.  Can anyone recommend a place with a wide selection of…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

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