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walester

in Exterminator 12 years and 7 months ago

Mouse Exterminator Recommendation

Our tenant is experiencing a mouse problem, and we’d like to fix it quickly. Can anyone recommend a good, reliable, affordable exterminator specifically for a…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

gundijones

in Furnace Repair 12 years and 7 months ago

Furnaces in the winter

Before the weather turns cold, make sure you don’t need **furnace repair and replacement**. Nobody wants that on a winter day. To make sure everything…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

borderline

in Pest Control 12 years and 7 months ago

Filling in Front Yard With Concrete to Prevent Rats

I want to fill my front yard (between the house and the sidewalk) with concrete.  Presently, the 7’ by 7’ area is filled with loose…

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housepoor

in Furnace Repair 12 years and 7 months ago

Pressure Release Value on Furnace is being tripped frequently -- how can I get the pressure to remain steady?

The pressure release valve on my 20+ year old Hydrotherm Multi-Temp MR-420 gas furnace has been opening up a lot recently, spewing about a gallon…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

mcll

in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago

looking for a good reliable electricain

Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…

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demetriayvonne

in Taxes 12 years and 7 months ago

Capital Improvement

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b638fa75cee-.jpg Good morning,   I received a phone call from a consulting company who is working for a client, Related Mgmt.,  that we have a…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

stickerhappy

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago

Rehabbing my scary understoop dungeon

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b4f7d61c705-.jpg   The vestibule underneath my stoop is a mess.  The wall (cementious coating?) over brick (in photo) is cracking- possibly from moisture getting in. …

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

jackdavis100

in Insurance 12 years and 7 months ago

General Liability and Workman's comp

My co-op needs general liability and workmans comp and they want themselves to be put as additional insureds. The contractor says it’s $3000.00 extra to…

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oncewas

in Masonry 12 years and 7 months ago

Recommendation for someone who makes plaster crown molding?

My original crown molding was destroyed in flood (unrelated to Sandy!) and I will need someone who can replicate the crown molding in my home. …

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

radgirl

in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago

Looking for an Electrician

hey, Just moved into a new house and need to some electric work done. Looking for some recommendations for a licenced, reliable and affordable electrician.…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

snarkolepctic

in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 7 months ago

Short term rentals vs. long term?

The rental unit in our house is almost ready and I am weighing the pros and cons of doing a furnished short term rental on AirBNB…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

crownheights2012

in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 7 months ago

Title search - Brooklyn property

How can I do title searches on my own (I am looking at properties in Brooklyn) ? Is looking at ACRIS or Realtytrac sufficent to…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

tanner

in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 7 months ago

Advice re: Condo construction next door to my 150+ yr old carriage house

I am desperately seeking advice.  The 33000 sq ft lot (FAR 2, so available for 66000 sq ft bldg) next door to my carriage house…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

TSN123

in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago

Mortgage Lender Recommendations

I’m looking to refinance our house on St Marks Place between 3/4th Ave. Can anyone give me recommendations for lenders / brokers. I’ve read numerous…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

nmh

in Construction 12 years and 7 months ago

Has anyone used All Borough Construction of NYC?

We are considering using them for a facade replacement on a brownstone and are wondering about anyone’s experiences good or bad. Thanks!

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

crownrenovation

in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago

Do I really need to replace electric and plumbing??

I know what everyone says, do it once and do it right but do I really need to replace the electric in the entire house?…

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drako

in Alarm 12 years and 7 months ago

Anyone have a good Alarm Contractor who works on DSC equipment?

Hi, my alarm guy passed away and the guy who took over is not answering calls or coming to do a job. I’m looking to…

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drako

in Alarm 12 years and 7 months ago

Anyone have a good Alarm Contractor who works on DSC equipment?

Hi, my alarm guy passed away and the guy who took over is not answering calls or coming to do a job. I’m looking to…

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yoomit

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

need heating specialist reco

can anyone recommend a heating specialist in brooklyn. i’ve seen the ones in the directory on this site…i’m sure they’re great, but their pricing is…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

TSN123

in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago

Mortgage Lender Recommendations

I’m looking to refinance our house on St Marks Place between 3/4th Ave. Can anyone give me recommendations for lenders / brokers. I’ve read numerous…

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