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phenotis

in Carpet and Upholstery 12 years and 6 months ago

House cleaner, Downtown Brooklyn

Can anyone recommend someone to clean my apartment in Downtown Brooklyn? Thanks!

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lmbzfksl

in Conversion 12 years and 6 months ago

Sprinklers

Hi , do you need to install sprinklers when converting an SRO to 2 family? I don’t know the width of the street but would…

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classicair

in Electricians 12 years and 9 months ago

Air conditioner

I am new to this forum, but not new to rving. I bought a new (left over)2010 Wildcat 5th wheel, the 32bh2b. The problem I…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

mcll

in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago

looking for a good reliable electricain

Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

mcll

in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago

electrcian

Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

stickerhappy

in Insurance 12 years and 7 months ago

Good insurance for small multifamily in PS?

Our current plan is ending this year- any recs for a good insurance company for a small 6 family multi-family in Park Slope, Brooklyn? Any…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

sunny4

in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago

Antique Wood & Glass Entry Door

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e73eb0e6a15-.jpg Amazing antique wood & glass entry door for sale. Size is 33 1/4 x 89 inches. Original beveled glass, handset and old world details…

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lvgnyc

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago

What's Up with the Clock at the Corner of Flatbush & St. Marks Avenue?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e37781953e2-.jpg This beautiful old Verdin post clock has been stuck at 3:38 for some time now, and just yesterday I noticed that the clock is…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

kiki

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

Anyone on the HomeServe SErvice Plan (formerly National Grid) and would you recommend it?

What services have you used?

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

nf85

in Flooring 12 years and 6 months ago

Refinished parquet coming up--normal?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e71771c48eb-.jpg Hi, all, Our floors were refinished 5 months ago–two coats of regular poly and then one matte–and I noticed about a month later that…

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nyflicka

in Accounting 12 years and 7 months ago

Annual Operating costs for a 3-family?

I am trying to get a couple of examples of operating costs for a 3-family – @3000sf. The property in mind is a duplex and…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

brooklyn_dodger

in Insurance 12 years and 7 months ago

Home Insurance denied due to Burglar Bars

My insurance company (State Farm) decided to stop coverage on my 2 family in South Slope unless I remove the conventional burglar bars from the…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

psrookie

in Architecture 12 years and 6 months ago

Feedback on architect estimates and architects that charge flat rate/lower percentage?

We have been meeting with architects to renovate a 2200 sq ft brownstone we are purchasing.  We initially had a contractor come and give us…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

bkbrownstone

in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 6 months ago

Glass Door to backyard

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e6d9763ef65-.jpg I’m in search of the name for the door most use for their backyard. It has a long glass in the middle and metal…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

owner12

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 6 months ago

Slate tile install

I am renovating a home in long island. I really like my GC and though his prices are higher than what I pay in Brooklyn,…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

Silvermax

in Other 12 years and 7 months ago

Computer Person Sought

Would like to get some in-home computer help with setup and instruction of some basic software, like Skyp. It seems to me there was someone…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

brooklynjules

in Tile 12 years and 6 months ago

Small grout work job in Windsor Terrace. Looking to hire an expert

I have a subway-tile style bathroom and I need to have grout replaced in most areas.

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

57spring

in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago

Seeking help on choosing an electrician to rewire house

We got two very conflicting estimates to rewire two floors, about 700 square feet each, in a house we just bought and I’m hoping someone…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

webby1000

in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 6 months ago

Great hard wood! Free to artisan or fireplace (Sandy Victim)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e5e5dfe88f7-.jpg My poor pear tree succumbed to Sandy’s wind.  It was a favorite perch and snacking spot for the Brooklyn Parrots.  The wood is extremely…

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webby1000

in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 6 months ago

Great hard wood! Free to artisan or fireplace (Sandy Victim)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e5e5dfe88f7-.jpg My poor pear tree succumbed to Sandy’s wind.  It was a favorite perch and snacking spot for the Brooklyn Parrots.  The wood is extremely…

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