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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 2 months ago
Fire rated parlor door
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51155da042455-.jpg Now this is really sad … it looks like I have to remove my beautiful parlor door and replace it with an ugly 90…
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chanel
in Accounting 13 years and 5 months ago
Condo personnel Req: Accountant, Electrician, Plumber, Handy Man
Hi, I am seeking assistance for a 6-8 unit condo in Fort Greene Brooklyn area. We are looking for various personnel to provide general electrician,…
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jumping
in Construction 13 years ago
After electrician wall repair, popcorn ceilings rec
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5163696e15da6-.jpg I’m planning on having an electrician rewire a 1400 sq foot single family house and anticipating some wall and ceiling damage to the plaster.…
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Juno106
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for electrician with outdoor experience
Want to add some low-voltage lights to the backyard. Any recommendations greatly appreciated!
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el exigente
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
I am looking for a reliable electrician to fix faulty switches and fixtures as well as outdoor lighting in my house. I have multiple small electrical jobs that need to be done.
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bklass173
in Appliances 12 years and 10 months ago
Can an air conditioner be too loud that you can make someone remove it? If so, what is the legal noise limit and how would you get an accurate reading?
My neighbor is complaining that my air conditioner is too loud. I feel it makes as much noise as any other air conditionder. The model…
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jbgreen
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 11 months ago
Receive $75 plus free energy audit by participating in academic energy efficiency study
I am working with the Pratt Center for Community Development, the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Bright Power, Inc. to…
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pdiddy
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Install a portable A/C unit into a casement window
Any recommendations on how to install a portable A/C unit into a casement window? Do I need to buy or make a piece? Any recommendation…
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cashzone
in Accounting 12 years and 10 months ago
Commercial Check Cashing Services
This one is for the contractors out there… do you use a commercial check cashing service for cashing business checks written to your company? If…
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househunter
in Appliances 12 years and 10 months ago
A/C installation
Hello all, I’m looking for some recommendations about people who can consult about and install A/C units in windowless rooms. Any suggestions? Nora
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VAtoBK
in Appliances 12 years and 10 months ago
Garden Rental - Appliance recommendations
My husband and I are preparing to do a substantial renovation on a P. Heights townhouse and we will be adding a rental apartment on…
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kls
in DIY 12 years and 10 months ago
Painting Stainless Steel Railings?
Has anyone tried painting smooth, shiny, stainless steel railings (outdoor)? We may not be able to replace them for a while and I’d really love…
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kls
in DIY 12 years and 10 months ago
Painting Stainless Steel Railings?
Has anyone tried painting smooth, shiny, stainless steel railings (outdoor)? We may not be able to replace them for a while and I’d really love…
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joymesser
in DIY 12 years and 10 months ago
Refinance Recommendation
_I closed on a mortgage refinance of my 2 family brownstone at a rate of 3.75% for a 30 year fixed mortgage – a rate…
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Whitestoner
in Appliances 12 years and 10 months ago
Lost 1 year old Boy Black Lab named TY. Clinton Hill Fort Greene
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c3184707a8c-.jpg My friends dog ran away last night in Fort Greene Park.. They live close to Speedy Romeo. If you have seen this dog, please…
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jtv
in Antiques 12 years and 10 months ago
Need Second Opinion for Basement Flooding Issue
We need a second opinion for a flooding issue in the (recently dug out and finished) basement of a 3-story rowhouse in Carroll Gardens near…
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andecross
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 10 months ago
Renter's question regarding paint and primer
I am moving across the hall to a bigger apartment, and just as I did for my current apartment (which I’ve only lived in a…
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misconformist
in Mortgage 12 years and 10 months ago
Looking for a lender on Mixed-Use Property?
Anyone know a good bank or mortgage broker to work with on the purchse of a mixed-use property. We have a significant downpayment but so…
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