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MAC

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 1 month ago

Shelter? or Hotel?

Does anyone know what is going with the new building on Clifton and Bedford Avenues?  I saw them moving in some mattresses earlier today?

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hancockone

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 1 month ago

nodern tub strainer body does not fit old tub

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50622b8d2eb45-.jpg I am replacing the tub strainer body on my 1925 American Standard tub. Have found the new strainer bodies have a threaded inset of…

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mattpostal

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 1 month ago

What can be done about illegal parking by food vendors (blocking fire hydrants) at Grand Army Plaza on weekends?

Enter Your Question

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timber

in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago

Cork floor tiles

Anyone know where I might purchase cork floor tiles in or near downtoen Brooklyn?  I used them in my kitchen about 10 years ago and…

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ute123

in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago

asbestos in old vinyl flooring

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5061e7a1b797b-.jpg Hello — I am about to sign a lease on an apartment that has old vinyl flooring. The flooring is not in great shape,…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

ute123

in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago

asbestos in old vinyl flooring

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5061e7a1b797b-.jpg Hello — I am about to sign a lease on an apartment that has old vinyl flooring. The flooring is not in great shape,…

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emilycgbk

in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago

Restoration of Origingal Brownstone Front Doors and Stoop Metalwork, Repair of Facade

Has anyone used Vincent Battiloro of The Finest Brownstone Restoration for their front doors?  Please let me know what you thought of his work.  Or,…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

sprucenik

in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago

ISO experienced engineered wood flooring installer

We just installed some engineered wood floor (floating click and lock) in our tenant’s apartment.  Unfortunately, the installer that we used did not have much…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

desperatelyseekingbrownstone

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 1 month ago

Seeking backyard lanscaping and design

We have a smallish brownstone backyard in Cobble Hill, and would love to hire someone to provide overall design consulting (not just landscaping). Not even totally…

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anonymous

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 1 month ago

Sealing of exterior bricks

Hi All, We are in the process of having an exterior wall of our town house cleaned and repointed. The contractor is recommending that we…

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pepinohill

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 1 month ago

Bluestone Sidewalk Repair: Does anyone have experience with Stones R Us or Biordi Construction?

Does anyone have experience with either of these contractors – Stones R Us or Biordi Construction – good or bad?  About 18 homes on our…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

pepinohill

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 1 month ago

Bluestone Sidewalk Repair: Does anyone have experience with Stones R Us or Biordi Construction?

Does anyone have experience with either of these contractors – Stones R Us or Biordi Construction – good or bad?  About 18 homes on our…

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bk_bstoner1

in Exterminator 13 years and 1 month ago

Exterminator recs?

Hi B’stoners, Does anyone have recs for a good exterminator in Brooklyn?  I’ve used Orkin years ago but just wondering if there are companies that…

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brendafromflatbush

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago

Rented a dumpster lately?

Hi–we need a small dumpster for yard waste and concrete I’ve pried up…last time I rented one, it was a pretty sketchy experience…anybody have any…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

jz108

in Masonry 13 years and 1 month ago

Help! FLEAS...maybe

I beleive we have fleas….dog scratching, inexplainable red/ brown dirt around, bites on me…and last night while reading iphone in bed i saw one jump…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

11231

in Flooring 13 years and 3 months ago

How Much Should One Extra Coat of Poly Cost When Refinishing a Floor?

We have learned that our contractor only intends to do two coats of water-based poly on our newly-stained floor.  My understanding is that three coats…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

Kateruba

in Other 13 years and 1 month ago

lost black cat in Bed Stuy or if stray - want to adopt her?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50538a8955971-.jpg I’ve made friends with this cat on Hancock st near Malcolm X – her well-kept state, friendliness & approachability make me wonder if she…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

LisaFG

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month ago

Robbery!

My block in Fort Greene was totally surprised by a recent house break-in. Apparently someone broke in through the backyard entry and stole a computer.…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

luvdaborstch

in Pest Control 13 years and 1 month ago

Bats in drain pipes?

So… I was cleaning out my back yard mesh drain cover, and as I lifted it up, I noticed two small red bats clinging to…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

owner8182

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 4 months ago

Exterior door plus steps to garden - contractor wanted

I need a hole made and door place in rear of the building on the second floor and steps (probably wooden) put in to reach…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

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