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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
Minor brick work needed
Hi. I’m trying to get my elderly neighbor’s front-yard wall repaired. Just wondering what a reasonable cost would be to do it. Please see pics.…
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olnqydhyugz
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Gas Line Inspection
I own and occupy my single family home. Recently National Grid came to inspect the gas connection (is this part of LL152?) and said that…
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NewOwner
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
Toilet gets lazy every winter!
Here’s a fun one that google can’t seem to help me with. Every winter, the toilet in our extension starts getting lazy – half the…
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nina.chelidze
in Heating and Cooling 3 years and 11 months ago
Steam Heat Short Cycling
Last year, we moved into a new house with a steam boiler system. We accidentally overfilled the boiler resulting in exceptionally filthy water and major…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Wood paneling under windows
When there is wood paneling under a window, does it typically sit directly on the masonry wall. Or is there something between the panel and…
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tara-in-the-slope
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Real estate lawyer needed/ re: Neighbor Construction
Hello, we are looking for an experienced Brooklyn lawyer/firm who understands the complex issues of living next door to a building doing extensive construction. We…
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dean_bilyew
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Hardscaping Contractor Recommendation
Would appreciate a recommendation for a contractor to renovate our townhouse garden. Scope would include to demo existing concrete and flooring, furnish and install new…
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mqui1444
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Architect for back deck
I’m looking for a recommendation for an architect for a back deck on a Park Slope brownstone building. Thank you!
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evan
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Decorative painter for re-marbleizing slate fireplace?
Hi all! After years of anticipation ( 🙂 ) we finally stripped our slate fireplaces and were thrilled to find a lot of the remaining…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stained glass repair
Hi, I have several stained glass panels in the home I am renovating in need of repair/restoration. One is sagging and has broken glass, two…
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casadelsol16
in General Discussion 4 years ago
DOB Filing: Expeditor or Architect?
We are almost ready to file our plans with DOB (Alt 2 interior Reno). We had planned to have our architect do the filing to…
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yigii
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Do I need the Lawyer for refinancing?
Hi, I’m currently in the process of refinancing 2 family rental property located in Brooklyn. I wonder if it’s necessary to hire a lawyer. My…
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tara-in-the-slope
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Real estate lawyer needed/ re: Neighbor Construction
Hello, we are looking for an experienced Brooklyn lawyer/firm who understands the complex issues of living next door to a building doing extensive construction. We…
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sunnymakesyouhappy
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Homeowners insurance with big dogs
Does anyone have homeowners and liability insurance in Carroll Garden that allows dominant breed dogs?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Plaster medalion repair or replacement
Can anyone suggest a person or company to repair or replace a plaster ceiling medallion? We had one fall during our renovation. Thank you!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Quartzite shopping
Hi, I need to start shopping for countertops for my kitchen. Can anyone suggest where to go? I have a car and can go to…
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 4 years ago
Reno next door - took down our extension wall?
So, our next door neighbors are renovating, and just tore down their junky back extension, which was immediately adjacent to our junky back extension (neither…
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mindlin
in Heating and Cooling 4 years ago
Ancient boiler - replace?
We have a brownstone in Park Slope with a boiler that hails from (best guess) the 1950s. Its a Weil McLain No. 57 Series and…
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