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466dad
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 11 months ago
Painter / Plasterwork Reco - Jamie Grubb
We just hired Jamie Grubb (jamie.grubb@gmail.com) to repaint / restore one floor of our house and were thrilled with how it turned out. Great craftsmanship,…
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lydiacaitlin
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago
Good concrete company to redo driveway and garden walls?
I’m looking for someone to redo the concrete in my long driveway and front sidewalk. I also need long concrete garden walls built, and a…
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msmahoney
in Exterminator 12 years and 11 months ago
Neighbors & Bedbugs
Hi – The Brownstoner community has helped me with a few different issues in the past, so I’m hoping you’ll pull though with this tough…
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hj55
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Yet Another C of O Quandary
Hi Everyone, I’m trying to go into contract on a brownstone represented and set-up as a 3 family (3 boilers, 3 gas meters etc.). It…
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luckyanchor
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
Can anyone recommend an architect, structural engineer, and contractor who can renovate the basement floor of a brownstone in clinton hill?
It would include putting in glass doors in rear, deck extending out of parlor, moving kicthen from one wall to the other, and replacing floors.…
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rafaelhaney
in Cellar 12 years and 11 months ago
What are some high quality camping hammock brands?
Hello friends, It needs to be portable and I would prefer two persons with rain-guard and mosquito Net. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Regards…
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rafaelhaney
in Cellar 12 years and 11 months ago
What are some high quality camping hammock brands?
Hello friends, It needs to be portable and I would prefer two persons with rain-guard and mosquito Net. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Regards…
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deebee
in Mortgage 12 years and 11 months ago
Closing costs on a house in Brooklyn
I recently had an estimate on closing costs done by a mortgage broker. The theoretical numbers we used was a two family house at 700k…
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deebee
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 11 months ago
Can anyone recommend a real estate lawyer for a first-time buyer looking for a 2-family property?
Long time lurker and first time poster here. I’ve searched the forum without much luck.. just wondering if anyone has glowing recommendations for someone in…
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sjb
in Appliances 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for dryer repair
My old Kenmore gas dryer is no longer heating as much as it used to. I have cleaned the lines of lint but still no…
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Gobbaloon
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
Registration of boiler
DEP has a new online boiler registration system, CATS. Most of the questions are basic but some are not like: what is radial distance of…
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11231
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
Where to get Old Masters Floor Stain?
Does anyone know where I can get Old Masters floor stain besides Park Slope Hrdware? Thank you.
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago
How to cleaning and Polish Stainless steel kitchen sink?
Hi all, Can anyone suggest me, how to cleaning and Polish Stainless steel kitchen sink? Thanks in advance John
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elguapo
in Moving and Storage 12 years and 11 months ago
Seeking input on Greenbaum Expert Moving Co.
I’ve been pricing out local movers and these guys come in considerably less than most including Movers Not Shakers and Top Hat Movers. Their online…
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brownman
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 11 months ago
Porch Columns
I am looking to replace my porch columns, they are rotted beyond repair. Does anyone know of a place in the nyc area that sells…
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elguapo
in Moving and Storage 12 years and 11 months ago
Seeking input on Greenbaum Expert Moving Co.
I’ve been pricing out local movers and these guys come in considerably less than most including Movers Not Shakers and Top Hat Movers. Their online…
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luckyanchor
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
Can anyone recommend an architect, structural engineer, and contractor who can renovate the basement floor of a brownstone in clinton hill?
It would include putting in glass doors in rear, deck extending out of parlor, moving kicthen from one wall to the other, and replacing floors.…
0
11231
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
Where to get Old Masters Floor Stain?
Does anyone know where I can get Old Masters floor stain besides Park Slope Hrdware? Thank you.
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UWS
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
Need to organize phone wiring
Hi – We need someone who can organize our jumble of phone wires. The main phone wire comes into a closet and then (sort of)…
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soultasto
in Brownstoner 13 years and 10 months ago
What recourse do owners of a new construction condo have in dealing with sponsor/developer who is ignoring problems that are arising in a building?
We have been owners of a unit in a 6 floor 12 unit condo that has been operating almost two years. The sponsor has been…
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