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parkslopeman
in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago
Antique Clawfoot Tub for Sale ($100)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a6e2b2ca5ee-.jpg White tub, Very unique large Gold feet, Black underside. Needs refinishing. No dents. 60″ Long, 24″ wide, 21 1/2″ deep (including feet), 15″ deep…
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steam_man
in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago
What Hurricane Sandy could mean for your heat and hot water systems
What Hurricane Sandy could mean for your heat and hot water systems Hurricane Sandy has devastated many in our city and our prayers are…
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flipnbrooklyn
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 7 months ago
To sue or not to sue? That is the question. Misled on home purchase
Hi all, My wife and I are having a delimma right now whether to file a civil suit against the developer of our building. We…
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CRussen
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Thinking of using Vanderbilt Design Build?
Don’t! They used to be Clinton Hill Design Build, and then became Vanderbilt Brownstones, Kitchens, and Baths. Now their new website and storefront reads “Vanderbilt…
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jab287
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago
Can you suggest Contractors for Tree Removal, Fence Repair after Hurricane?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a3ce0e36a2d-.jpg After Hurricane Sandy I have 2 downed tree’s in my Brooklyn backyard (very large) and a crushed chain link fence. Any suggestions for a…
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nf85
in Sidewalks 12 years and 7 months ago
Hazardous branch on a city tree in our yard
Hello, all, There is a large mulberry in our front yard that is city-owned (they told me last year). It lost more branches during Irene,…
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radgirl
in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago
Need help: boiler problem, maybe an electrical issue
So, our first fun as new home owners: our boiler isn’t working. It was working when we bought the place a few weeks ago, but…
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kmn911
in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago
How much can I borrow on a 1.2 6family before it's a jumbo loan?
Hi all, ANyone know how much can I borrow on a $1,200,000 6family in Brooklyn, NY before the loan is considered a jumbo loan? thanks…
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humboldt
in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago
Heating System
I’m renovating our ground floor 500 sq ft commercial space, which is currently completely raw. I’m looking for a heating system that is cheap to…
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slopegirl
in Architecture 13 years and 2 months ago
we need an architect
someone willing to do things on a budget, not one of these million dollar gut types, though I know it will cost real money. our…
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krankyrocks
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
no gas dryers in bathroom?
I am renovating and we are putting a washing machine and gas dryer in a bathroom. we just had athe plumbing inspection and were told…
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ihenderson
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Wood Flooring Water Damage
I live in a brownstone that has wood flooring on the ground level. A small section of it just recently started to buckle due to…
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arkachic
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Looking for Architect for friend who has flood damage in Neponsit (rockaways)
Hi. I have a friend who had her entire basement flooded and a few feet of her ground floor. She is looking for an architect…
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radgirl
in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago
Need help: boiler problem, maybe an electrical issue
So, our first fun as new home owners: our boiler isn’t working. It was working when we bought the place a few weeks ago, but…
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ProspectArchitecture
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
Old Joists turned into flooring...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a51844cc176-.jpg I am looking for a buyer for about 1500 sq/ft of 3″x 3/4″ tounge and groove fir flooring that we made from removing all…
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ProspectArchitecture
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
Old Joists turned into flooring...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a51844cc176-.jpg I am looking for a buyer for about 1500 sq/ft of 3″x 3/4″ tounge and groove fir flooring that we made from removing all…
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bbmarket
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago
Stair Contractor?
I need a stair contractor for condo combination project. Have had little luck getting any kind of reply – anyone have suggestions here. Also -…
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bigmaq
in Home Entertainment Systems 12 years and 7 months ago
How is FIOS Installed in a Brownstone-type Building?
How is FIOS installed in a 2- or 3-family building? My current setup for Directv has all the cables going to boiler room in the…
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cjeanjot
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago
Looking for a Baxi boiler specialist for annual inspection
Hi there, I’m looking for a good plumber/boiler specialist to inspect my baxi boiler. It is working fine but I just prefer to have this…
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sshalmiyev
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 7 months ago
Handyman/Painter to get apartment ready for new tenants by December 1st
We have a two bedroom apartment that needs some small drywall patching, painting and other minor repairs. Two sheets of drywall and five gallons of…
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