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billmcc
in Appliances 13 years and 11 months ago
How to Install Washer Dryer on third floor of Brownstone?
I’m trying to replaced the stacked washer dryer on the third floor of a Brownstone, but all the new units are larger than the old…
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klarkash
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Advisability on going into contract before renov completed?
Looking for opinions of the advisability on going into contract on a property while the renovation is still ongoing. We’ve been told this would greatly…
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steveyp
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago
looking for highend plasterer and painter
repairs and painting hallway
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518c
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 11 months ago
Waiver of Liability
Does anyone have a sample of a waiver of liability? It is for a contractor doing minor work, he is doing me a favor for…
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brooklynhouselove
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago
Painting vs. Staining a wooden deck?
What is the difference? I want to paint the floor of the deck in my yard. Can I just buy exterior paint in Mahogany or…
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viaorient
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 11 months ago
HPD Violations
I am about to go into contract for a townhouse, but I just discovered that the house has 113 HPD Violations (!). The sheer amount…
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xistent
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 11 months ago
Lawyer Recommendation
I need a recommendation for a good lawyer that is familiar with Brooklyn residential zoning laws and the ins and outs of having a home…
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knaugh
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
Need Affordable Gardeners To Lay Sod in Bed-Stuy/Clinton Hill
We do not need any fancy landscapers to do this simple work. We just need good reliable, affordable, hard-working workers with gardening experience who know…
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barbean
in Tile 13 years and 11 months ago
Professional expert tiler
After spending almost $900.00 on 6×24 calacatta marble tiles and $300\. on radiant floor heating for an area encompassing 36 square feet I need to…
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Splenda
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 11 months ago
Downside to selling an apt without an attorney?
I was just wondering what the risks are with selling an apartment without an attorney. We have sold apartments before, and can simply adopt a prior…
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meme2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 11 months ago
counter top opinions sought
I know I DONT want granite to me its become the avacado green or 2010’s. I do want a green option but the more i…
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brooklynhouselove
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
Patio Furniture Recommendation?
Can anyone recommend a place (other than Lowes/Home Depot) in Brooklyn where I can get a nice patio conversation set or an outdoor sofa? We…
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brownstonebiff
in Architecture 13 years and 11 months ago
Last advice before we break up with the archictect
I posted here two weeks ago and you all were very helpful. We went over our expectations again, and were promised a set of construction…
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stayathomedad1
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 11 months ago
I really need a referral for spinkler inspection.
My spinkler has never been inspected. So I just don’t want to randomly pick anyone. So is ther anyone you might suggest?
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klarkash
in Permits 13 years and 11 months ago
Update/create 2 fam. C of O - process/pitfalls?
Considering buying a brownstone in Brooklyn. Property has no C of O, which I am told is not uncommon for a house of its age.…
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steveyp
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago
looking for highend plasterer and painter
repairs and painting hallway
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Kateruba
in Glass 13 years and 11 months ago
Glazing / glass contractor recommendations?
Hello everyone, I am planning to do glass flooring on my future deck and looking for someone to do the installation of the glass blocks.…
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