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debbernst
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Lead testing XRF
Hello – anyone recommend good companies to do this in Brooklyn? Thank you.
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jose3505
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Local law 31 & lead testing
So, I am mulling over the pros and cons of XRF testing for lead now vs. waiting for five years in light of local law…
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kamkuaichio
in Exteriors 3 years and 8 months ago
Pavers
Hi – wondering if anyone has any recommendations of where to get salvaged slate or bluestone pavers? Ideally we’re looking for larger-sizes sidewalk style pavers…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Replace garage slab
Hi. Does anyone have an estimate for chopping up the slab in my garage and replacing it? 300sqft. Direct access from back alley. Thanks.
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Replace garage slab
Hi. Does anyone have an estimate for chopping up the slab in my garage and replacing it? 300sqft. Direct access from back alley. Thanks.
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xchx
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
GC Recommendation
If anyone is looking for a general contractor, I want to recommend Luis Tamay of Tamay Painting Corp. He is a true craftsman and extremely…
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xchx
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
GC Recommendation
If anyone is looking for a general contractor, I want to recommend Luis Tamay of Tamay Painting Corp. He is a true craftsman and extremely…
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jaskin
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Places to sell townhouse fixtures / doors / etc. ?
I am about to start a gut renovation of a brooklyn townhouse and am not able to keep all of the unique items in the…
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shollander91
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Alternative to Brooklyn Solarworks
Hi there, We are looking at the getting solar on the roof of our landmarked brownstone in Park Slope. We got a quote from BSW.…
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alexwithak
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Eliminating Cigarette Smoke from Neighbor
We occasionally get whiffs of cigarette smoke in our attached rowhouse. We have owner-occupied houses with rentals on either side, but it’s hard to tell…
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katenyc
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Cleaning Limestone Facade
Hello all, we are needing the our Limestone cleaned ( some mold too). It’s otherwise in good shape. We would appreciate any recs.
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katenyc
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Cleaning Limestone Facade
Hello all, we are needing the our Limestone cleaned ( some mold too). It’s otherwise in good shape. We would appreciate any recs.
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jmpctzhsdzp
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Limestone Facade Cleaning & Minor Restoration
Hi, I’m looking for advice on limestone cleaning/restoration. I’ve gotten a few quotes and a few have been astronomical. I just undertaken a huge renovation…
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andrew.smith
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Leaking/Clogged Vent Stack
We had a leak in our kids 2nd floor bedroom where an exposed pipe that leads to the roof vent was dripping right where it…
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fullpricepod
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Buying a House with DOB Issues
We’re looking at purchasing a house with a Stop Work Order, open job filings from 12 years ago, and 3 violations (2 DOB and one…
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donna.fahlgren56
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Housekeeper/House Cleaning
We are looking for housekeeping or cleaning people recommendations for weekly or bi-weekly cleaning of our small row house in South Slope. Our longtime housekeepers…
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JoeBushwick
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Engineering Costs - deck
We are planning a new kitchen that will include opening up the rear wall or our house (stucco on wood frame) and a steel deck.…
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kqiktdnhezxvbz
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
Custom Mantel Mirror
Im looking for someone to build a mirror for me with specific dimensions that will be a little ornate so it looks like an old…
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