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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Metal deck footing depth to frostline or overkill??
Hi All, I am building a metal deck that connects the parlor floor to the garden level – pretty standard 10’x20′ width metal deck. The…
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wescosigns
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Parking and Car Ownership in South Slope / 4th ave & 11th St
We are thinking of getting a car for quality of life reasons – to go to upstate NYC, long island and beyond. I’d also like…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Heating Maintenance/Tune Up Stress
As the weather begins to change, I want to stress the importance of getting your Heating Unit looked at before winter truly starts. I am…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Can I start construction on an SRO conversion if I have CONH
Hi, I am looking into buying a brownstone in brooklyn that has no CO and was previously used as an SRO. Not sure if that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brooklyn Handyman
Hello , brownstoners my name is Jesus I am a Brooklyn handyman with plenty of experience in the construction field. ▪︎Electrical and light plumbing, ▪︎plastering…
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avrex
in Renovation 6 years and 1 month ago
Historic Metalwork Restoration
One of our most recent projects. Take a peep at the before and after pictures. [20190807_102714](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:IrBc:20190807_102714.jpg.jpg) [20191011_115837](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:xuC4:20191011_115837.jpg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
EIFS certified contractor recommendations
Does anyone have recommendations for EIFS-certified siding contractors who service the Bushwick area?
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BROOKLYN HANDYMAN
Hello , brownstoners my name is Jesus I am a Brooklyn handyman with plenty of experience in the construction field. ▪︎Electrical and light plumbing, ▪︎plastering…
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benoit
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Any recommendations where to advertise your rental Apt .
I did advertised my rental Apt on Craigslist in the past . I know there is new sites out there like Zillow or Trulia, also…
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ilovestoops
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Need boiler duct repaired/replaced
We’ve contacted several plumbers and HVAC companies and only found one that repairs ducts, but they don’t have time to repair ours. It vents 4…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Looking for trash service in Bushwick/Bedford Stuyvesant
Hi, we are a small building, looking for a helper to handle trash and cleaning hallway once a month. Person with some superintendent experience a…
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donaldmerse
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
In need of a good General Contractor
I’m in need of a good, reliable, high quality General Contractor and Handyman. This will be an ongoing relationship worth 10-20K per year or more.…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Identifying shower valve
I find it impossible to identify brand and make of my shower valve. Nothing written on trim/plate/faucet/handle. I would like to avoid to have to…
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whalien
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Next door neighbors smoke weed all day everyday and it's permeating our home.
We purchased a 2 family home in Bushwick last year. Great neighborhood and good people. Unfortunately, we live next door so chronic (not Dr. Dre)…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Basement Waterproofing 2019
I am looking for a company to waterproof my basement and want to know who people have used recently. We get water coming UP from…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Convince DOB with no CofO
We are working on permits for renovation of our pre-C of O house. It’s currently taxed as a 2-family, but the DOB is insisting on…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
How to prevent people from throwing dog poop in your compost bin?!
So rude…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
National Grid Moratorium
Hey guys, I am trying to get new service for Gas put in but having trouble because of the dispute between National Grid and the…
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