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nyflicka

in Landlord 14 years and 4 months ago

Screens for Casement Windows?

I have a 2-part question:  We are moving into a new construction building with casement windows and none of them have screens – this seems…

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Updated 13 years ago

MyGoodEye

in Insurance 13 years ago

Home Insurance : Provider and/or Broker Recommendation Needed

I’m interested in shopping around for a new homeowner’s policy.  Would prefer someone familiar with the insurance needs within a four-family, Brooklyn property.  Would also…

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Updated 13 years ago

desperatelyseekingbrownstone

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago

Brownstone facade replacement -- any receommended companies?

I’d like to renovate my brownstone facade and replace the windows. Any recommended contractors, particularly on the facade renovation? Thanks!

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bkbrownstone

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years ago

Chimney repair

I’ve had a few people stop by to look at my chimney and it looks like it needs to be relined.  Does anyone have any…

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bococagirl

in General Contractors 13 years ago

Recommendation for Rahmann Contracting

I know people are frequently looking for reliable and competent contractors from time to time and how difficult it is to find someone good.  We…

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promenade

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago

Install Ikea Kitchen and light construction work - help!

Hi – We need someone to install an Ikea Kitchen, remove a wall and lowered ceiling in kitchen and redo floors and paint the main…

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arewedoneyet

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 8 months ago

Cornice repair/replacement

We have a landmarked brownstone with a cornice that is decaying. I’m looking for advice on repair and/or replacement. I believe that it is wood…

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Updated 13 years ago

Cobblekrill

in For Sale 13 years ago

Iron Window Gates Available Free

I have two window gates measuring approximately 35 X 70 available and one smaller one (not sure of measurements but it has room for an…

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Updated 13 years ago

adamo

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Keim Products for Brownstone Repairs?

Hi all.  I saw that someone had mentioned a company called KEIM, which makes all sorts of masonry products.  I had a look at their…

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adamo

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Keim Products for Brownstone Repairs?

Hi all.  I saw that someone had mentioned a company called KEIM, which makes all sorts of masonry products.  I had a look at their…

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treetop

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 3 months ago

Material to cover/protect rubber roof?

We have a 1000 sq roof flat rubber roof. About a third of it is covered with a wood deck. We were told not to…

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Updated 13 years ago

pamdy

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Have you lost a white 3 legged dog ?

White 3 legged dog on Sherman St between Greenwood and Ocean Pkwy.  Seems to be lost but can’t get close enough to read tags

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pamdy

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Have you lost a white 3 legged dog ?

White 3 legged dog on Sherman St between Greenwood and Ocean Pkwy.  Seems to be lost but can’t get close enough to read tags

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nalusurf

in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years ago

When is Manny's Comming Back??

Does anyone know the status of Manny’s on the corner of Patchen and Macon in Bed-Stuy?  I know they were planning on upgrading their kitchen…

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Updated 13 years ago

acflorant

in Landscaping 13 years ago

Folks were incredibly helpful with my search for someone to strip my fireplaces. Now I need a landscaper. Any suggestions? I am in Brooklyn.

Looking for a landscaper. I live in Brooklyn. al

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Updated 13 years ago

cindytemp

in Building Code 13 years ago

Private event permission?

Do you know if a commercial building in Brooklyn (zoned for manufacturing) is allowed to have a private party for less than 75 people? Is…

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Updated 13 years ago

susant

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 3 months ago

Can anyone recommend a company for pointing brick?

Enter Your Question

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Updated 13 years ago

cindytemp

in Building Code 13 years ago

Private event permission?

Do you know if a commercial building in Brooklyn (zoned for manufacturing) is allowed to have a private party for less than 75 people? Is…

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hebron76

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago

Selling a house with prior ECB violations

The prior owner incurred several ECB violations which have now all been resolved.  However, ECB also gave him several fines as he never responded to…

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brooklynny

in Masonry 13 years ago

Reclaimed Bricks for Garden Use

I planned to use reclaimed bricks from my recent renovation to pave part of my garden, but the post below about rear brick walls now…

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Updated 13 years ago

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