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oncewas
in Masonry 12 years and 11 months ago
Recommendation for someone who makes plaster crown molding?
My original crown molding was destroyed in flood (unrelated to Sandy!) and I will need someone who can replicate the crown molding in my home. …
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radgirl
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for an Electrician
hey, Just moved into a new house and need to some electric work done. Looking for some recommendations for a licenced, reliable and affordable electrician.…
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snarkolepctic
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 10 months ago
Short term rentals vs. long term?
The rental unit in our house is almost ready and I am weighing the pros and cons of doing a furnished short term rental on AirBNB…
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crownheights2012
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 11 months ago
Title search - Brooklyn property
How can I do title searches on my own (I am looking at properties in Brooklyn) ? Is looking at ACRIS or Realtytrac sufficent to…
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tanner
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 10 months ago
Advice re: Condo construction next door to my 150+ yr old carriage house
I am desperately seeking advice. The 33000 sq ft lot (FAR 2, so available for 66000 sq ft bldg) next door to my carriage house…
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TSN123
in Mortgage 12 years and 10 months ago
Mortgage Lender Recommendations
I’m looking to refinance our house on St Marks Place between 3/4th Ave. Can anyone give me recommendations for lenders / brokers. I’ve read numerous…
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nmh
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Has anyone used All Borough Construction of NYC?
We are considering using them for a facade replacement on a brownstone and are wondering about anyone’s experiences good or bad. Thanks!
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crownrenovation
in Electricians 12 years and 10 months ago
Do I really need to replace electric and plumbing??
I know what everyone says, do it once and do it right but do I really need to replace the electric in the entire house?…
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drako
in Alarm 12 years and 10 months ago
Anyone have a good Alarm Contractor who works on DSC equipment?
Hi, my alarm guy passed away and the guy who took over is not answering calls or coming to do a job. I’m looking to…
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drako
in Alarm 12 years and 10 months ago
Anyone have a good Alarm Contractor who works on DSC equipment?
Hi, my alarm guy passed away and the guy who took over is not answering calls or coming to do a job. I’m looking to…
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yoomit
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
need heating specialist reco
can anyone recommend a heating specialist in brooklyn. i’ve seen the ones in the directory on this site…i’m sure they’re great, but their pricing is…
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TSN123
in Mortgage 12 years and 10 months ago
Mortgage Lender Recommendations
I’m looking to refinance our house on St Marks Place between 3/4th Ave. Can anyone give me recommendations for lenders / brokers. I’ve read numerous…
0
Philly11201
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
Radiant Heat Service.
Hello, Can anyone recommended someone to service a Warmboard radiant heat system? It was installed about two years ago and in spite of my best…
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oncewas
in Decorative 12 years and 10 months ago
Advice on White paint color for trim
Hi – I am painting my parlor floor atrium white, which is a slightly pinkish white. I am looking for advice on what (semi-gloss) white…
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Liani
in Wood Restoration 12 years and 11 months ago
IRON METAL BROWNSTONE DOORS??
Hello! Please make any recommendations for a vendor who can supply and install Iron doors w. glass (or is that plexi) for the front of…
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littlelotte
in Mortgage 13 years and 1 month ago
Refi in small co-op building?
Anyone know a good broker with expertise in getting a refinance done in a small co-op building? (less than 10 units)
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kiki
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
noisy pipes
My pipes are banging when the heat goes on, and in the middle of the night. . . Recommendations for steam heat specialist to inspect…
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stickerhappy
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
Do I need to flush a steam heat boiler system? If so, how often?
Steam people, I need advice. I recall being told once that the boiler should be flushed every so often- like opening the valve to empty…
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hooky
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
Local Source for Steel framed windows and doors?
I found this company online: http://eurolinesteelwindows.com/ But I’m sure there must be a local source for windows and doors like this. Anyone have any recommendations?…
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