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voltron
in Construction 14 years ago
[Need] Redoing concrete backyard- need recommendations
I am looking to redo a backyard that is about 380 sq. ft. The previous owner built a wood deck on top of the concrete…
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odyssey
in General Contractors 14 years ago
Payment to home improvement contractors
I recently had a bathroom renovation done and felt uncomfortable with the payment schedule as I had originally assumed that what my contractor was asking…
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southsloper
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years ago
rental questions
I am renting the ground floor unit of my building for the first time in 5 years. Realize that things have changed. Can anyone please…
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stoopsale
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years ago
Coinvesting in an Apt without being on the Mortgage?
I’d appreciate any advice, or a referral to a lawyer whom I could pay to give it, for the following: My partner and I are…
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lskaife
in Construction 14 years ago
I need a great HVAC engineer - please recommend!
I am replacing an old boiler and considering getting central AC
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susanhahn
in Garden 14 years ago
looking for topsoil for my new backyard garden
Is there anywhere that sells loose topsoil or in large quantities for a good price?
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lskaife
in Construction 14 years ago
I need a great HVAC engineer - please recommend!
I am replacing an old boiler and considering getting central AC
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raven
in Landlord 14 years ago
Nitemare Landlord
I am renting a furnished place. The landlord has made a ridiculous claim that I damaged his furniture and wants it replaced with brand new…
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shnarkie
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Owner's Representative and inexpensive Designer
Hello – I have 2 questions 1) has anyone ever worked with an Owner’s Representative in a renovation project? We are planning a decent sized…
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kellyg
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years ago
Violation for a pre existing condition
I received a violation for work without a permit. The inspector writes “work noted: at the time of inspection I observed bldg at the rear…
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Isabelle
in Brownstoner 14 years ago
Can you give me information on Sketch and Hammer
I want to know about their building of decks on rooftops and in gardens
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Nicholas
in Construction 14 years ago
Contractor without liability insurance: What are the risks
Friends of ours recommended a contractor to do painting and a few minor renovations in our condo, but he does not have liability insurance. We…
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Silvermax
in Garden 14 years ago
Chain Link Fence Installation
Anyone have any recommendations for handymen capable of installing a short length of chain link fence — 17 feet?
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sunny10
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years ago
Excellent painter
I recently used a painter I found on Brownstoner, Jamie Grubb, and wanted to report back what an excellent job he did. He repainted our…
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winnipegal
in Other 14 years ago
What should a family of 4 from Canada do on a day in Brooklyn?
We’ll be coming to NYC in a few weeks, staying in midtown, doing all the usual tourist things. Of course this includes walking over the…
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Brooklynista
in Fencing 14 years ago
Fencing Contractor?
Can anyone recommend an experienced, reliable and reasonably priced fencing contractor? The job is really very small. We’re only talking a wood fence to run…
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thehorsesmouth
in Brownstoner 14 years ago
Who wants to come to our blockwide stoop sale? Putnam Ave. btwn Throop & Tompkins Sat. June 18
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dfa095fecf69- Is this self-promotion? Somewhat, but I see it more as block promotion and what’s good for the block is good for brownstoner, no? Sorry…
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thehorsesmouth
in Brownstoner 14 years ago
Who wants to come to our blockwide stoop sale? Putnam Ave. btwn Throop & Tompkins Sat. June 18
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dfa095fecf69- Is this self-promotion? Somewhat, but I see it more as block promotion and what’s good for the block is good for brownstoner, no? Sorry…
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