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nardia9
in About Brooklyn 14 years ago
Facade and gutter work
We are looking to replace an ugly brick work on our house to restore it to its original wood siding; the house also need some…
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sjoseloff
in General Contractors 14 years ago
General Contractor Recommendation
I am writing to recommend Keith Lleras and his team at No Limit Contracting (646-208-6424, nolimitcontracting@gmail.com). They did an excellent job renovating our 2,000 sq…
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conniegal
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Surface protection company highly recommended
When remodeling your brownstone, I would highly recommend Builders Site Protection. They distribute all types of surface protection including floor, carpet, door etc. and were…
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conniegal
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Surface protection company highly recommended
When remodeling your brownstone, I would highly recommend Builders Site Protection. They distribute all types of surface protection including floor, carpet, door etc. and were…
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putnam
in Real Estate - General 14 years ago
Financing owner-occupied tri-plex in Bed-Stuy
Checked with Bank of America and they gave me a hard time: they estimated property taxes at $8,300/year and wouldn’t entertain the idea of rent…
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curious2
in Mortgage 14 years ago
Opt out clause???
Is it standard for a buyer of a condo to ask for a clause in the contract that states that if on the day of…
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shirleys
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago
Kitchen Renovation
I notice quite a few kitchen renovations where the kitchen is moved to the Parlor floor. Has anyone renovated a kitchen on the Garden floor? …
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southernslope
in Architectural Salvage 14 years ago
Free Blustone
We have about 10 pieces of large bluestone sitting in front of our house that we would like to give away. They’re large and require…
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metaphase
in Doors 14 years ago
where to get antique/reproduction door hinges?
Does anyone know where I could get antique or reproduction decorative door hinges locally, in stock and not on order? I need some in the…
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lmbzfksl
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Mantelpiece repair
Hi, anyone recommend a good restorer of marble mantelpieces that is not too crazy expensive. We had an estimate to clean and polish 6 mantelpieces…
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lmbzfksl
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Mantelpiece repair
Hi, anyone recommend a good restorer of marble mantelpieces that is not too crazy expensive. We had an estimate to clean and polish 6 mantelpieces…
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Arkady
in Garden 14 years ago
Need recommendations for lawn care
Tried looking in the archive but got answers about granite counters!?! Anyone have good company for lawn care?
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amyschwinch
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years ago
ISO of carpenter or contractor
We’d love a local reccomendation for someone who will build us some nice-looking, reasonably-priced shelving in our new living room. We’ll be in Clinton Hill.…
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NorthStSlope
in Roofers 14 years and 1 month ago
Roofing issue with Water Damage
Hello Brownstoner Community, Does anyone know of a water damage/leak CSI? We have been having a water damage issue for years and have tried many…
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aussieben
in Inspection 14 years ago
Home inspector recommendation
If anyone is looking for a building inspector to go through their (prospective) house before getting into contract, I just wanted to recommend Bob Silverman…
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aussieben
in Inspection 14 years ago
Home inspector recommendation
If anyone is looking for a building inspector to go through their (prospective) house before getting into contract, I just wanted to recommend Bob Silverman…
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stevecym
in For Sale 14 years ago
FREE! Very Large Potter's Wheel
I have a very large potter’s wheel in need of some work. I picked it up with the intention of repairing it and selling it…
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metaphase
in Doors 14 years ago
where to get antique/reproduction door hinges?
Does anyone know where I could get antique or reproduction decorative door hinges locally, in stock and not on order? I need some in the…
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