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calle3441
in Property Management 13 years and 8 months ago
Good Condo Management Company for 30-unit building
Any recommendations for a good condo management company for a 30-unit building in Park Slope would be much appreciated. Many thanks!
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hillel
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago
Sum pump? sidewalk water leaking to my basement through manhole and cracked bluestone!!
I have beautiful basement but it has been taking water on both sides lately. On the garden side I have a submerging pump that works…
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sunspot19
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
Vinyl siding - remove and replace with wood or retain?
We are looking at a detached victorian farmhouse type property where the current owner a few years ago decided, rather than repainting and restoring the…
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roux42
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 8 months ago
Hang doors?
Hello! We need some who can hang three doors in existing door frames. I am purchasing three new Trustile doors (different sizes) to be hung…
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namahs
in General Contractors 13 years and 10 months ago
Basement mold removal
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e020f1749a76- A bit of background. The molded area is a small closed partition space at the back of the house. The area is about 10×10…
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guikazoid
in Roofers 13 years and 8 months ago
Verifying if a roofer is licensed & insured
Is there a website where I can check if a roofer is licensed and insured? I thought the NYS Licensed Professions website would have this…
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stickerhappy
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 8 months ago
Lawyer specializing in rent stabilization and owner occupancy?
Any recs for a knowledgeable lawyer in the area of rent stabilization laws and proceedings? Thanks in advance!
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calle3441
in Property Management 13 years and 8 months ago
Good Condo Management Company for 30-unit building
Any recommendations for a good condo management company for a 30-unit building in Park Slope would be much appreciated. Many thanks!
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well_pHed
in Cellar 13 years and 8 months ago
Fixing a leak around pipe in cellar - hydraulic cement or foam? Me, or a plumber??
We have a leak coming from somewhere around the area where our waste line enters the foundation wall in the back of the cellar. Hard…
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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago
Waht type of duct tape do I need for my Gas Dryer?
I just had a friend visit my house, and when he saw my LG Gas dryer (model: DLGX2802L), he said to me “you have used…
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well_pHed
in Cellar 13 years and 8 months ago
Fixing a leak around pipe in cellar - hydraulic cement or foam? Me, or a plumber??
We have a leak coming from somewhere around the area where our waste line enters the foundation wall in the back of the cellar. Hard…
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liz2
in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago
Public adjuster for insurance claim
Hi, Has anyone every used a public insurance adjuster for a claim? We had a flood a few weeks ago and have a ton of…
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bobjohn
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago
stone countertop on IKEA cabinets
Hi, I installed IKEA cabinets in my kitchen (and they look nice so far). I am going to order granite countertop. Do I need to…
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jobu
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
Facade question -- Jahn mortar versus traditional stucco?
Does anyone have experience deciding between Jahn mortar and traditional stucco? We are replacing 80+% of the stucco on our brownstone co-op’s facade, some 50+…
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bkrules
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 8 months ago
Radiator Available
Handsome cast iron radiator, with decorations on the fins and shell details on the corners. Has been used with a hot water system. Needs a…
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Cornelia
in Pest Control 13 years and 8 months ago
Roosting Pigeons
I think pigeons may be roosting in a gap below our cornice. Any suggestions for who to call to get the pigeons out and seal…
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r185
in Lighting 13 years and 8 months ago
2 Pan Lights available
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e6565142f3f7-.jpg I have two available. See both images on the link to my Amazon listing (there’s only one shown here). (I’ll obviously waive shipping if…
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bharpaz
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
Fire extinguisher inspection for boiler room
We were cited by FDNY because our fire extinguisher in boiler room is not inspected or tagged. Buro of Fire Prevention lists dozens of private…
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