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nhamilto
in Architecture 13 years and 7 months 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 7 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 8 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 7 months 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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upstater
in Furniture 13 years and 7 months 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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PeterPJB
in Furniture 13 years and 7 months 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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maagrant
in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago
Oak Door Solid 4 Sale $400
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5047e1f944c61-.jpg Restpred my old house and I have an old oak door that I want to give a new home. the door is heavy and…
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Suzanne
in Appliances 13 years and 7 months ago
Any experiences with Brooklyn Lowe's gas range installation?
Probably buying one from them, and would have them install it, but wanted to see if anyone had feedback. Thanks.
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masterbuilder
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 7 months ago
Repurposing brownstone materials
Brownstone Community, We just started a new gut renovation brownstone project with an environmentally conscientious client. We will be repurposing as much as possible throughout…
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brooklynbemused
in Garden 13 years and 7 months ago
What to do about bees and a dead tree
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50475be7c5d50-.png Hi all. In the backyard diagonally across from mine, there’s a 50’+ tree that the owner has deliberately killed by cutting off the bark…
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cynthiamedina
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 7 months ago
Expired Certificate of No Harassment
We purchased a former SRO that had a Certificate of No Harassment and went immediately in to planning, architects, etc. The CNH expired a few…
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fawn
in Inspection 13 years and 7 months ago
Asbestos Testing
I recently had an inspection of a rowhouse in need of renovation. There is asbestos covering several basement pipes (expected) and the inspector identified 5…
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bennybushwick
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 5 months ago
window
I am looking to have a costume made window for my bathroom any recommendation. Thanks
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brooklynbemused
in Garden 13 years and 7 months ago
What to do about bees and a dead tree
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50475be7c5d50-.png Hi all. In the backyard diagonally across from mine, there’s a 50’+ tree that the owner has deliberately killed by cutting off the bark…
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lkat75
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 7 months ago
Custom Screens
I have a casement window with 2 windows that open, one of which however is bolted shut with and air conditioner in it. I would…
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wkawalko
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 7 months ago
cast iron stoop set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5046c4fdc3899-.png Brownstone cast iron restored stoop set; railings 5 1/2″ wide, 24 balusters and two newel post for sale 10K wkawalko@yahoo.com
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wkawalko
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 7 months ago
cast iron stoop set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5046c4fdc3899-.png Brownstone cast iron restored stoop set; railings 5 1/2″ wide, 24 balusters and two newel post for sale 10K wkawalko@yahoo.com
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happycats
in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago
Best water based sealer after sanding wood floors?
I might be attempting to hand sand my kitchen floor soon and looking for the least toxic sealer with the lowest VOC’s. I do not…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 7 months ago
Fire safe window guard installer?
Hi all, Just received a letter from our insurer saying that we to change out our fixed window guards on the garden floor to make…
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Somerset
in Soundproofing 13 years and 7 months ago
Can anyone recommend a residential contractor with soundproofing experience? I need to soundproof a brownstone basement room in the Slope for drum practice.
I need a residential contractor with soundproofing experience to construct a basement room for drum practice in a Park Slope brownstone.
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