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deano

in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago

Planning for cable & phone connections on back wall

Cable & phone lines now run from all floors down to the basement, and i want to get some sort of panel onto the rear…

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argentina

in Shower Stalls 12 years and 7 months ago

Can someone reccommend a Chubb agent? We have Summit and would like to make a change.

Seeking CHUBB Agent

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yoomit

in Radiators 12 years and 7 months ago

radiator on 3rd floor not very hot

have a 3story house. thermostat on ground floor. conventional steam system going to cast iron radiators. no bleed valves on any of them, altho one…

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bcnyc

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

Goodman Gas Heater Repair

I’m in a new (2 yr old) condo. Heater was fine until this week. It starts up, makes some noise, then shuts down. Anyone have…

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bk06

in Property Management 12 years and 7 months ago

Can anyone recommend a management company for a small condo building(9 units)? Also, we have interviewed ABC REALTY and BROOKLYN HOME MANAGEMENT. Can anyone comment on either company?

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italiana71

in Property Management 12 years and 7 months ago

Donations for Breezy Point and the Rockaways

We all know by now how many kids in Breezy/Gerrtisen/Rockaway etc lost EVERYTHING.  Andrew Gounardes (state senate candidate and community organizer) has generously offered his offices…

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italiana71

in Property Management 12 years and 7 months ago

Donations for Breezy Point and the Rockaways

We all know by now how many kids in Breezy/Gerrtisen/Rockaway etc lost EVERYTHING.  Andrew Gounardes (state senate candidate and community organizer) has generously offered his offices…

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rwongme

in Real Estate - General 12 years and 7 months ago

Bohemians?

Has anybody seen the film Brooklyn Boheme? http://bkboheme.com/ I read about it in The Gentrified Times Just curious

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tulle

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 7 months ago

Steps repair, front yard landscaping

I need to fix one of my front steps where the brownstone has almost completely crumbled away, and if i end up fixing all the…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

looking_to_brooklyn

in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 7 months ago

Ditmas Park 1BR / House Owners and Brokers

i’m looking to make the move from queens to brooklyn and am interested in ditmas park. i would love to find a 1BR in a…

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oliver_nyc

in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago

two indoor lamps for sale - $500 obo

make me an offer. see here for pics: http://bit.ly/VyXUlu

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tulle

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 7 months ago

Steps repair, front yard landscaping

I need to fix one of my front steps where the brownstone has almost completely crumbled away, and if i end up fixing all the…

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parkslopemom

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago

Pumping Water out of Cellar

In anticipation of the large amount of water that Sandy will deposit in our cellar: any personal recommendations on companies/individuals who will come and pump…

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xiuxiuxiu

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

Handyman rec - Iron Gate, Soundproofing, Etc.

I would recommend Anthony Nottellin.  He fixed our iron gate to the garden apartment of our brownstone, did some ironwork on our landing and steps…

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xiuxiuxiu

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

Handyman rec - Iron Gate, Soundproofing, Etc.

I would recommend Anthony Nottellin.  He fixed our iron gate to the garden apartment of our brownstone, did some ironwork on our landing and steps…

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mumbles21

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 7 months ago

Vintage door restoration

Does anyone have any recommendations on someone reasonably priced and fairly quick with turnaround on restoring old wood doors (everything from sanding, replacing rotten wood,…

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dchitayat

in Architecture 12 years and 8 months ago

What are my options in putting together a team to renoavate my Brownstone?

We bought a brownstone recently in Park Slope and plan to do pretty extensive renovations. These include removing a couple walls, a new kitchen, adding…

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jmz

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago

Ballpark figures for plumbing work?

We’re about to go in contract on a brownstone, and are trying to figure out how to budget.  Can anyone offer ballpark figures on the…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

brooklynvivian

in Landlord 12 years and 8 months ago

Can someone recommend a good general contractor who can do small jobs as well as big ones?

Can someone recommend a good general contractor who can do small jobs as well as big ones?

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FishieFishie

in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago

Plea for more detailed recs...and my floor repair search

 This forum design seems better suited for quick Q&A rather than discussion, but I’ll include this anyway.  For those of you who want to cut…

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