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PeterPJB
in Furniture 13 years and 1 month ago
Charity Needed
I need a recommendation of a Charity that will pick up Clothing in Fort Greene. I am finally getting around to cleaning out closets and…
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juniorsheetz
in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 1 month ago
Can open a cafe from my brownstone?
Hi! First time posting here – I’d like to open a small cafe in the garden apartment of my brownstone in Bed Stuy. Is this…
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LisaFG
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 2 months ago
Starting a kitchen renovation
I live in a brownstone duplex in Fort Greene and am just starting to think about a major kitchen renovation with a heavy emphasis on…
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Springs
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 1 month ago
What paint is needed for Iron railings ( exterior )
I need to paint some typical iron railings and posts. I am not sure what is on there now, but there are a bunch of…
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Springs
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 1 month ago
What paint is needed for Iron railings ( exterior )
I need to paint some typical iron railings and posts. I am not sure what is on there now, but there are a bunch of…
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gwan
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 1 month ago
Painter for a Cornice
We’re looking for a painter for our cornice – whoever it is will need to put up scaffolding. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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odyssey
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
Help on floor finish needed quickly!!!!
I am in the process of refinishing my wood parquet floors in my living room and den due to a flood. Part of the living…
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jonjr
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 1 month ago
Possible Illegal Reno
I’m wanting to place an offer on a two bed in prospect heights. It’s a coop. The sellers have moved the kitchen sink and appliances,…
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upstater
in Furniture 13 years and 1 month ago
ISO someone to cut up my couch with a chainsaw and remove it
Does anyone know of such a person? The couch got in here before some construction was done, and can no longer fit out the door.…
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dancingirl
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month ago
Iron Work Experience with Igor's Security
Just wanted to say how nice it was to work with Igor’s Security Gates and Doors. The price was fair, he delivered my gate on…
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sjb
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
AREAWAY ALERT
In the areaway of the house at 633 MacDomough St. there is a large pile of indoor shutters in different sizes. The construction guy said…
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sjb
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
AREAWAY ALERT
In the areaway of the house at 633 MacDomough St. there is a large pile of indoor shutters in different sizes. The construction guy said…
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slopefarm
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 1 month ago
Curtain Rods -- Level or parallel to a slanted ceiling?
We live in an old frame house with rebuilt exterior walls. Floors and ceilings are sloped in all kinds of directions but the new windows…
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designandbuild
in Construction 13 years and 1 month ago
General Contractor for Development Project
Looking for recommendations for General Contractors for a major gut renovation project. Must be comfortable and experienced with the following: • Vertical and horizontal additions…
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nhamilto
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
Finding the right kind of Architect
We are about to close on a three family Landmarked townhouse which needs some relatively minor work on the inside and a thorough make over…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 2 months ago
Need good/trustworthy painter
Hi! I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for a good, clean and trustworthy painter (reasonable rates would make it even better). We need to start…
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AnotherSarah
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 3 months ago
Anyone know Jeff Kleidman or Dream Home Realty?
Has anyone ever worked with a renovator/flipper named Jeff Kleidman in Bed-Stuy? Owns a company called Dream Home Realty. Any information appreciated. Thanks, Sarah…
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bennybushwick
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Glass Door
i am looking to buy a glass door for my bathroom. Where can i find a place to have that done ??? Thank
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