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slopefarm

in Lighting 14 years and 1 month ago

Lamp Repair

Now that Lamp Warehouse is closed, any recs for repairing table lamps in Brooklyn?

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TracyT

in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago

looking for carpenter for garden project

I’d like to build a really simple raised bed in my garden–so simple I could do it myself if I had time. (I even have…

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callalily

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 1 month ago

Who to fix bathroom?

Hi — We need to redo all our bathroom plumbing. (We have a nasty sewer gas leak, among other issues.) If we hire only a…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

xistent

in Permits 14 years and 1 month ago

DOB INSPECTION REGARDING WORK PERMIT

What will the DOB inspector be looking for if there is a registered complaint for working w/o a building permit? What type of work is…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

Bumblehawk

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month 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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Tellen

in Heating 14 years and 1 month ago

Excess heating oil

I am upgrading to a gas furnace and have a nearly full tank of heating oil.  Anyone know whether I can donate or otherwise part…

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ggrl

in Exteriors 14 years and 4 months ago

Recommendation for exterior stucco work

Hi Neighbors:  There’s some lovely stucco work done on the backyard exteriors of two adjacent homes behind our yard on Butler Street (between Court and…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

ttime

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years and 4 months ago

Park Slope Handyman: Fix cabinet floor/Water damage

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e034e0c2428e- The leak that caused this damaged was fixed.  Can anyone please recommend a handy man to fix the floor of this cabinet?  Thank you.

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

Williams

in Architecture 14 years and 1 month ago

Looking for an architect who's familier with conversions and loft law

Can anyone recommand an architect that is familiar with conversions of large loft buildings into res units?

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Williams

in Architecture 14 years and 1 month ago

Looking for an architect who's familier with conversions and loft law

Can anyone recommand an architect that is familiar with conversions of large loft buildings into res units?

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chanel

in About Brooklyn 14 years and 1 month ago

'safety' of purchasing condo between myrtle and park ave (near bqe) in CH

i there, I am looking to begin a family with my wife. Right now we just work and relax when we can (no children for…

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architerp

in Heating 14 years and 1 month ago

Recs for Residential Steam Boiler Re-Piping

I’m looking to have my residential steam boiler re-piped. Looking for a few recs.  I’ve seen masterplvmber’s responses and tried giving them a call but…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

TracyT

in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago

looking for carpenter for garden project

I’d like to build a really simple raised bed in my garden–so simple I could do it myself if I had time. (I even have…

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melissacesquire

in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 1 month 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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Pamplona

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 1 month ago

Does anyone know D.O.B.s requirements regarding compressor placement for a split level ductless air conditioning system? Thank you!

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aravalittle

in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 1 month ago

Looking for someone to Install a WoodStove...

Hi! We have a Morso woodstove that needs to be put in– the chimney has already been lined and prepped (by Manny LaSalle) and is…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

coopfornow

in Flooring 14 years and 1 month 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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michellegross

in About Brooklyn 14 years and 1 month ago

how do you think the Brooklyn Navy Yard can help promote job growth to the local economy?

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

vica

in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago

Chimney estimate needed for Brooklyn brownstone

Hi Our chimney is blocked and need to be cleaned. Can someone recommend a responsible and reasonable chimney company servicing Brooklyn properties? Tks

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mamalove

in Roofers 14 years and 1 month ago

GC for windows and roof?

This might be a totally facile question, but we are admittedly beginners at renovation and buying a brownstone. It needs a new roof and new…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

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