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anotherposter

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Electrician for small fixes and small solar battery issue?

Hey folks, I’ve reached out to a few mentioned in old posts but have not heard back from anyone. We have some tiny standard stuff…

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Updated 3 years ago

tristianismyrealtor

in General Discussion 3 years ago

small sidewalk repair

Anyone have a suggestion for a licensed/insured person to repair small cracks in a concrete sidewalk? No violations, just need for insurance purposes.

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Updated 3 years ago

ib28

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Interior brick work

We have a brick wall running from the parlor floor to the garden level that has been painted white. We’d like to restore it to…

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Updated 3 years ago

jaay

in General Discussion 3 years ago

3 Unit Building Super maintenance

Still looking for someone who can take care of my building when I’m out of town next year – answer tenant calls when there is…

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Updated 3 years ago

ladysakki61

in Renovation 3 years ago

kitchen and bath reno ballpark costs

Does anyone have a ballpark cost in $/sqft for a high end renovation of kitchen and bathrooms? Not counting significant structural work except some possible…

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Updated 3 years ago

sue.alexander123

in General Discussion 3 years ago

American Water Resources Article

After sharing my recent experience with AWR my friend decided to share this article with me. Interesting…………………… https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/defendant-pleads-guilty-accepting-more-500000-bribes-connection-multi-million-dollar

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Updated 3 years ago

brownstonebettie

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Looking for a real estate lawyer with expertise in zoning

I’d like to consult a lawyer about whether to make a legal claim to an abandoned/neglected patch of land that is adjacent to, and once…

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Updated 3 years ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

where to buy Velux skylights?

Anyone have a recommendation of a place that sells and installs Velux skylights? Looking for a place that does the install too since I don’t…

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Updated 3 years ago

annep

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Tips for getting rust out of a polished stainless steel cabinet?

I’ve got a stripped barrister bookcase that has developed rust over the years. It’s polished so I’m looking for a way to remove the rust…

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Updated 3 years ago

monikaw

in Architecture 14 years and 5 months ago

Contact info for Architect David Johnson

I’m looking for the current phone and email of the Brooklyn based architect David Johnson. Anyone can help? Thanks!

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iqwotiseef

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Exquisite Marble Mantel needs a new home

We have a beautiful marble mantel that will need a new home soon. We are renovating and very fortunate to have two beautiful marble mantels…

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greenworks

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Where have you all been buying appliances lately? Specifically Sub-Zero

Hey all, where have you been buying your appliances lately? The pandemic seems to have upended everything and I hear the wait for sub-z’s is…

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Updated 3 years ago

victrolavb

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Boiler piping

Do you need to insulate all boiler piping with fiberglass on a single family home?

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Updated 3 years ago

cdix999

in General Discussion 3 years ago

Roof AC compressors--dunnage, rules, annual inspections, experiences

Hi everyone. I’m trying to figure out what the rules and requirements are for roof AC/heat pump compressors. Also looking for general opinions on the…

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White painted mantle

White painted mantle is looking for new home

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Oak paneling with fireplace mantle

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paneling with fireplace mantle

Beautifully executed oak paneling with gorgeous fireplace mantle for sale [CB8649EC-4500-4FEB-A101-98C934E62F89] (cb8649ec45004feba10198c934e62f89.jpeg) 9179749277 Matt

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Wooden fireplace mantle

Brown fireplace mantle for sale [E4D228D2-4BBC-4FD1-912F-89119BC9A2FD](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:z6gf:e4d228d24bbc4fd1912f89119bc9a2fd.jpeg.jpg) [096E7FBA-CF81-45E0-870F-F11A44705F67](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:JSx7:096e7fbacf8145e0870ff11a44705f67.jpeg.jpg) [FA14F580-C887-47B0-8C84-34C06E4FBBED](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:GKir:fa14f580c88747b08c8434c06e4fbbed.jpeg.jpg)

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Fireplace mantle

Wooden fire place mantle with mirror is looking for new home . [156D99B1-3935-4345-9ED4-7BBC3CEEAC88](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:XAmx:156d99b1393543459ed47bbc3ceeac88.jpeg.jpg)

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john m

in Renovation 3 years and 1 month ago

Full reno on a brownstone

Wanted input on what grade cabinets and finishes you would expect in a brownstone rental , currently in the process of renovating a brownstone I…

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