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bennybushwick
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone Facade cleaning restauration
Hello I’m considering a renovation of my brownstone facade. I come across Malek in this forum, there is any other compagnies . They will need…
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jland
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 10 months ago
Stamped Concrete recommendations?
Interested in stamped concrete for redoing of Brownstone front stoop and garden area. Looking to budget below what we’ve been getting estmates in for bluestone.…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago
Kitchen Renovation - Better to Pull Down Walls or Add to Walls for Cabinets?
In an old brownstone that hasn’t been renovated in decades, is it better to pull down the main utility plaster wall in the kitchen for…
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greenwoodgeneral
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 10 months ago
contractor/handyman rec needed- thru wall a/c installation- vinyl siding
Hi- thanks all- looking for recomendation for handyman or contractor to perform installation on three thru wall A/Cs on a woodframe rowhouse. Electric already in…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Insurance 12 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone Agency switching insurance companies?
Just got a letter saying Brownstone Agency is terminating its relationship with Everest National Insurance, and switching to Aspen American Insurance. Anyone else already receive…
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brooklyn72
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 10 months ago
Air conditioning unit
Hi, would be greatly appreciated if someone could provide some advice on the AC options for our brownstone. It is a 4 family home -…
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Ray
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 10 months ago
Scafolding on for months - and no work
The building next door to mine had scafolding installed almost a year ago, apparently to change windows/do some facade repair work but no work has…
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jeanmarine2
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 10 months ago
Help - Contractor Putting Deck Footings Down Destroyed My Garden
Help – the general contractor I hired to put cement footings down for a steel deck, listened carefully as I asked him to preserve as…
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hunter
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
Central Parking on Union Street between 7th & 8th
Anyone have any experience (good/bad) with monthly parking at this garage?
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hunter
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
Central Parking on Union Street between 7th & 8th
Anyone have any experience (good/bad) with monthly parking at this garage?
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brianoliverb
in Demolition 12 years and 10 months ago
Large Waste Removal Contractor Needed
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51acff66b0ea5-.jpg I am an architect on a small job in Williamsburg. The lot currently has an old freezer trailer on it, totally broken down and…
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warrensmith
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
Original Doors
Original doors from Cobble Hill house. 4 interior and closet doors various dimensions, 2 pocket doors roughly 40 x 100. Best offer for all.
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DKinNY
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 10 months ago
Old school VW mechanic?
Have finally finished getting our 1972 Super Beetle ready for summer driving here in Brooklyn. We’ve done most of the work upstate and don’t anticipate…
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SewardWasRight
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 10 months ago
MANNY'S
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51acd3c840203-.jpg I am pretty sure that the last report about MANNY’S re-opening was a ruse. We’ve been cleanly played…..
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mozeeatupu
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 10 months ago
Smoke alarm rules when renovating
I’m getting conflicting information regarding smoke alarm requirements when renovating a multfamily dwelling. I am renovating 4 vacant units and not doing anything except running…
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Cocg
in Flooring 12 years and 10 months ago
Best place to get new tires for car?
Hi all — need to get new tires for my car. Has anyone had good experiences with any of the places on 3rd or 4th…
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greenwoodgeneral
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 10 months ago
contractor/handyman rec needed- thru wall a/c installation- vinyl siding
Hi- thanks all- looking for recomendation for handyman or contractor to perform installation on three thru wall A/Cs on a woodframe rowhouse. Electric already in…
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Edkay
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 10 months ago
Handyman/Part-time superintendant
I have a three-family house in Greenpoint. Rather than live there, I’m thinking now of renting all three units. If I do that, I’ll need…
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lauranyc
in Exteriors 14 years and 2 months ago
Recommendations for adding shutters to exterior landmarked house
I would like to add exterior shutters to my front windows. I have found a historic photo from 1927 supporting the addition of the shutters,…
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brian.larossa
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Interior, split-level, wood shutters
We’re looking to have interior shutters installed. So far we’ve gotten quotes from http://www.aartshutters.com/ and http://www.budgetblinds.com/. Have you hired either of these companies? If yes, what was…
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