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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Contractot rec: Chris Lombardi part2
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51afcb66d589c-.jpg sorry not sure how to upload multiple photos either. This is the mantle/moulding he installed and his contact number is 516 322 9060
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fawn
in Inspection 13 years and 7 months ago
Asbestos Testing
I recently had an inspection of a rowhouse in need of renovation. There is asbestos covering several basement pipes (expected) and the inspector identified 5…
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Contractor recommendation: Chris Lombardi
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51afc5c58a9ce-.jpg I posted a recommendation for Chris last year for his work on my bathroom renovation but after he finished our living room which was…
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gabriela
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 10 months ago
DOB lawyer
We just got a notice from the DOB about our deck not being up to code. It’s a deck that was here from before we…
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dsbbrownstone
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Chimney Venting and Boilers
Hi there, I live in a 5 story brownstone. Our gas fueled steam boiler just died and we have to get a new one. We…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Insurance 12 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone Agency switching insurance companies?
Just got a letter saying Brownstone Agency is terminating its relationship with Everest National Insurance, and switching to Aspen American Insurance. Anyone else already receive…
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mousta
in Landscaping 12 years and 10 months ago
Medium sized yard, mostly hardscape or leave a bit of grass?
Looking for experiences from folks with similar sized yards. We have an 18′ X 36′ yard. We are thinking of mostly hardscaping with planting beds…
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brooklynny
in Decorative 12 years and 10 months ago
Custom Roman Shades
I have some fabric that I would like to use to make roman shades but I’m not handy enough to do it myself. Can anyone…
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overherhead
in Demolition 12 years and 10 months ago
Rubbish removal rec
I just wanted to recommend Jerry’s Rubbish Removal. I found them on the directory. They demo’d a small bathroom for me (I’m in a hurry!), and took…
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ilikeslices
in Decorative 12 years and 10 months ago
Curated Design Build
Has anyone used Curated Design Build for a reno project? I see they advertise on this site.
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jodybaty
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 10 months ago
Does Anyone Know of a Therapy room rental in Park Slope?
I am a massage therapist in Park Slope and I am looking for a therapy room to rent. Here is what I am looking for.…
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rcc147
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 10 months ago
Mover Recommendation
If anyone is looking for a man with a van, I can’t recommend Gary from Delivery Solutions highly enough. I’ve used him a few times…
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rachaelmichael
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone repair
I am looking to replace the brownstone on the front steps of my row house in Carroll gardens. Can anyone recommend a reliable and reasonable…
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drslope
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
Experience replacing cedar shingles with Hardieboard?
I have an old grand dame home with cedar shingles in need of replacement. I am considering changing the facade to Hardieboad clapboard. Anyone have…
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brooklynjennie
in Exteriors 12 years and 10 months ago
Hamid Construction?
Hi I am looking for a contractor for some exterior work on our house. ANy recommendations? Has anyone used Hamid Construction? thank you
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brianoliverb
in Demolition 12 years and 10 months ago
Large Waste Removal Contractor Needed
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51acff66b0ea5-.jpg I am an architect on a small job in Williamsburg. The lot currently has an old freezer trailer on it, totally broken down and…
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dsbbrownstone
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Chimney Venting and Boilers
Hi there, I live in a 5 story brownstone. Our gas fueled steam boiler just died and we have to get a new one. We…
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mystiky
in Lighting 12 years and 10 months ago
I need suggestion / advice on LED-based lighting solution for my basement.
I am about to start work on our basement, which has been totally demo’ed. Everything has been removed, except for pipes and BX’es. All you…
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