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cswd_baltic
in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago
Pocket Doors
Can anyone recommend a contractor that has experience installing pocket doors? They will be replacing existing traditional doors some will require some work. Thanks!
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Williams
in Landlord 13 years and 7 months ago
Service rec for online rent collection
One of my tenants asked me about paying rent online. He suggested an account transfer but I am hesitent to intrust him with my bank…
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belamonk
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago
Interior finish carpenter
Seeking a finish carpenter for a variety of interior projects. These include simple window trim work to construction of cabinetry and shelving. Please provide phone…
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bklynwannabe
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 7 months ago
AC on Roof -- Noise, Vibration?
We’re investigating adding central air as part of a reno and we’re trying to understand if there will be a negative quality of life impact…
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Bumblehawk
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago
Looking for carpenter / contractor
Looking for “all in one” Carpenter/Contractor recommendation to cut brick exterior, install sliding door and build metal/wood exterior stair.
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empathie00
in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago
using reclaimed beams for flooring?
Hello, We need to replace the flooring on our top two levels and would like to use reclaimed wood to keep the overall aesthetic the…
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melissacesquire
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 7 months ago
flue lining, chimney lining.
We have an 1860 brownstone. The flue from the garden level fireplace was never lined. When our tenants recently had a fire, our upper duplex…
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empathie00
in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago
using reclaimed beams for flooring?
Hello, We need to replace the flooring on our top two levels and would like to use reclaimed wood to keep the overall aesthetic the…
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Other 13 years and 7 months ago
Affordable rental units: Time Issue
Does anyone know how long a building owner can keep affordable rental units vacant?
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michellegross
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 7 months ago
What do you know about the Brooklyn Navy Yard?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHBHcVBvWnNDZGNha0sxbm94S3lHeXc6MQ Please fill out this short, but fun survey about the Navy Yard. Thanks, your comments are much appreciated!
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michellegross
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 7 months ago
What do you know about the Brooklyn Navy Yard?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHBHcVBvWnNDZGNha0sxbm94S3lHeXc6MQ Please fill out this short, but fun survey about the Navy Yard. Thanks, your comments are much appreciated!
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sd
in Inspection 13 years and 7 months ago
home inspection advice
I’m having a two-family brownstone inspected and trying to decide between (in order, from most to least expensive) using Rich Perri, Accurate Building or John…
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ejalbk
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 7 months ago
In-Stock Kitchen Cabinets other than HD, Lowes & Ikea?
Do any Brownstoners know of an alternative to the unholy triumvirate above that has a big selection of in-stock kitchen cabinets? I can’t wait in…
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rowhouse
in Heating 13 years and 7 months ago
I need a new boiler
I thought I could wring a few more years out of my 42 year-old Weil-McLain steam boiler but two plumbers have told me that repairing…
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valerie
in Doors 13 years and 9 months ago
Front Door...Kickplate, Door Knob, House Numbers
Does anyone have any suggestions for reputable on-line sites that sell door hardware? I’m having my front door refinished and need a new kickplate, door knob, house…
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metering
in Utilities 13 years and 7 months ago
Gas Meter Upgrade
10 years the oil heater was replaced with gas by Keyspan. I am told that the meter capacity is insufficient..it’s (I think) 200kBtu and with…
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tenaciousd
in Accounting 13 years and 7 months ago
Buying a country house with another family
Curious about the legal, logistical, mortgage implications of purchasing a coutry house with another family. Does anyone have any experience with this? How do you…
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coopfornow
in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago
paint for basement/ laundry room floor
We’ll need to paint the basement and laundry room floor in our coop building. What would be a good paint to use? Floors do get…
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