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expedite
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 11 months ago
Legalizing Basement
R4 District Queens / Same Friends trying to legalize basement along with their renovation. 1) Should ceiling heights be 7′-0″ ? 2) Can they use bilco…
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Arkady
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
Giving away water lilies
I just finished dividing my water lilies & have extras if anyone wants some gratis – pick up in Park Slope. Reply to this &…
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ditmas11
in Roofers 12 years and 11 months ago
cleaning a stone patio
please suggest a company/person who could power wash a small stone patio?
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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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bkbrownstone
in Roofers 12 years and 11 months ago
Excess tile grout removal
Does anyone know how to handle tile grout that been left on too long? One of my contractor’s workers let the grout stay for too…
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dorkofwindsor
in Sewer 12 years and 11 months ago
Drywell Experiences
Hello, I was wondering if anyone in the community has installed a drywell in their brownstone backyard to handle the roof runoff to prevent it…
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bisteak
in Glass 13 years and 9 months ago
Plate glass recycling?
Does anyone know of a place that accepts plate glass for recycling, preferrably in north Brooklyn? I have a few old storm windows.
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elizabethschacher
in Family and Parenting 14 years and 9 months ago
Looking for an AMAZING MULTI-FAMILY STOOP SALE?
Join us this Sunday…. BUILDING-WIDE, MULTI-FAMILY STOOP SALE (with lemonade and cookies, too!) **Sunday, June 26–10 a.m.** 328-330 Bergen Street, between Third and Fourth Avenues…
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huesos
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 11 months ago
Renew Resources Eco-Deck Tile System?
There was a post about a month ago on these recycled deck tiles made by Renew Resources. At least one person stated that they used…
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homeimprovementmater
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
While it's not a Brownstone, there is solid work to be had
We are working with an architect, submitted plans to our board and the DOB. We are 99.9% ready to start June 17th. The job is…
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homeimprovementmater
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
While it's not a Brownstone, there is solid work to be had
We are working with an architect, submitted plans to our board and the DOB. We are 99.9% ready to start June 17th. The job is…
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adomatic
in Appliances 12 years and 11 months ago
Washing Machine for a Co-op
My 10 unit (14 people) co-op is thinking about adding a second washing machine. The board is divided on getthing another commercial (expensive) unit or…
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theoperadiva
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
ISO: Stair contractor recommendation
We’re in need of new rails and spindles for two interior staircases in our brownstone, and we are seeking recommendations for stair contractors. We’ve already…
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mac03
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
House Of The Day: 44 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY seems to have be in contract for full contract price. Jerry Minsky does it again !!
House of the day: 44 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238
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doblover
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 11 months ago
wood boards over cement in back yard - considered deck?
I live in a two family and I have a tiny back yard. I have concrete floor on the ground and it is ugly… Can…
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susannahmeadows
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Experience with removing mold?
We have mold growing in our basement. Can anyone recommend someone to remove it?
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dj242
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone Exterior Renovation
I am looking for a good, reasonable contractor that restores exterior window frames and windows on brownstones.
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Accounting 14 years and 2 months ago
Can closing costs be financed into an FHA loan, or do they absolutely have to be paid at the time of closing?
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