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kwolly
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
Replacing baseboard fin-tube radiators
We are looking to replace our baseboard radiators as they are beat up and keep falling off. We are on the top floor of brownstone.…
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rubyt
in Foundation 12 years and 10 months ago
A highly recommended contractor for foundation/basement work
We recently had major work done on our 100+ year old stone foundation. The work was done by **John Sullivan / North Willowdale Corporation, 718…
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jmax
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago
Need an affordable contractor for a straightforward bathroom renovation
My wife and I are looking for someone to do a very straightforward bathroom renovation in Boerum Hill. In short, we want the following things:…
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krinokin
in Masonry 12 years and 11 months ago
Clues about how to prevent/fix cracks in basement floor and general water issues
Just bought a renovated building in Red Hook 2 mos ago. The builder put in some 4 inches of “waterproof” cement to prevent flooding and…
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borderline
in Sidewalks 12 years and 10 months ago
Snow Removal in North Park Slope
Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations of somebody I could use for snow removal this winter? I have a house in North Slope, but will not…
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terryhoppy
in Permits 12 years and 10 months ago
Need recommendation.
I would like to remove an old shed that is attached to my brownstone in the backyard; take out two windows that are looking out…
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cherylandmichelle
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for design and installation of non-combustible deck
My husband and I are looking to replace the stairs leading from our back door to our yard with a permitted deck — 8′ x…
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mm212
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 10 months ago
window treatments - experience with Smith & Noble, Hunter Douglas or The Shade Store
I’m looking for a company to do custom window treatments for a number of windows in my home. Some very basic, others a bit more…
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kellyj
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
Forced Air Oil Heating
What are my options with this current system? What is the most economical and practical way to upgrade a 4 story, 3-family brownstone and switch…
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guikazoid
in Schools 12 years and 10 months ago
Removing SSheetrock from cellar
I’d like to remove the sheetrock from the ceiling and 2 walls in my cellar. The cellar is approximately 600 sf. How much should something…
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kellyj
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 months ago
Splitting water for rental units cost
My husband and I are looking at brownstones to buy and keep coming across single families that have been converted to multi-family units by the…
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kwolly
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
Replacing baseboard fin-tube radiators
We are looking to replace our baseboard radiators as they are beat up and keep falling off. We are on the top floor of brownstone.…
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peztops
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
Advice on installing wall-mounted bathroom heater
We have no heating pipe or radiator in our bathroom, plus we have a skylight, so it gets freezing in winter. I’m looking into wall-mounted…
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kellyj
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
Forced Air Oil Heating
What are my options with this current system? What is the most economical and practical way to upgrade a 4 story, 3-family brownstone and switch…
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prepuofa
in Construction 13 years and 1 month ago
How do you convert a rooftop hatch and submarine style ladder to a true rooftop stairwell and roof access?
My condo building in Bushwick, Brooklyn has roof top access via a rooftop hatch and a submarine style ladder that runs 12-18 feet from a…
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concernedcitizen
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 10 months ago
Pocket door stop
Anyone know where I can find a double pocket door stop?
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jmax
in Decorative 12 years and 10 months ago
Drapes
I’m looking for someone to make and hang custom drapes in our apartment in Boerum Hill. I’d be grateful for any (reasonably affordable) recommendations. Thanks.
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MAC
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 10 months ago
Shelter? or Hotel?
Does anyone know what is going with the new building on Clifton and Bedford Avenues? I saw them moving in some mattresses earlier today?
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