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monkey1
in Expeditors 13 years and 6 months ago
How hard is it to convert a 6 family to a 4 family?
Hello, I’m considering purchasing a 6 family property (brownstone) that will be delivered vacant. My plan is convert it to a 4 family and take…
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kwolly
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
Replacing baseboard fin-tube radiators
We are looking to replace our baseboard radiators as they are beat up and keep falling off. We are on the top floor of brownstone.…
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rubyt
in Foundation 13 years and 6 months ago
A highly recommended contractor for foundation/basement work
We recently had major work done on our 100+ year old stone foundation. The work was done by **John Sullivan / North Willowdale Corporation, 718…
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jmax
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 7 months ago
Need an affordable contractor for a straightforward bathroom renovation
My wife and I are looking for someone to do a very straightforward bathroom renovation in Boerum Hill. In short, we want the following things:…
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krinokin
in Masonry 13 years and 7 months ago
Clues about how to prevent/fix cracks in basement floor and general water issues
Just bought a renovated building in Red Hook 2 mos ago. The builder put in some 4 inches of “waterproof” cement to prevent flooding and…
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borderline
in Sidewalks 13 years and 6 months ago
Snow Removal in North Park Slope
Does anyone have any suggestions/recommendations of somebody I could use for snow removal this winter? I have a house in North Slope, but will not…
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terryhoppy
in Permits 13 years and 6 months ago
Need recommendation.
I would like to remove an old shed that is attached to my brownstone in the backyard; take out two windows that are looking out…
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cherylandmichelle
in Masonry 13 years and 6 months ago
Recommendation for design and installation of non-combustible deck
My husband and I are looking to replace the stairs leading from our back door to our yard with a permitted deck — 8′ x…
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mm212
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 6 months ago
window treatments - experience with Smith & Noble, Hunter Douglas or The Shade Store
I’m looking for a company to do custom window treatments for a number of windows in my home. Some very basic, others a bit more…
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kellyj
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
Forced Air Oil Heating
What are my options with this current system? What is the most economical and practical way to upgrade a 4 story, 3-family brownstone and switch…
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guikazoid
in Schools 13 years and 6 months ago
Removing SSheetrock from cellar
I’d like to remove the sheetrock from the ceiling and 2 walls in my cellar. The cellar is approximately 600 sf. How much should something…
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kellyj
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
Splitting water for rental units cost
My husband and I are looking at brownstones to buy and keep coming across single families that have been converted to multi-family units by the…
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kwolly
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
Replacing baseboard fin-tube radiators
We are looking to replace our baseboard radiators as they are beat up and keep falling off. We are on the top floor of brownstone.…
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peztops
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
Advice on installing wall-mounted bathroom heater
We have no heating pipe or radiator in our bathroom, plus we have a skylight, so it gets freezing in winter. I’m looking into wall-mounted…
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kellyj
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
Forced Air Oil Heating
What are my options with this current system? What is the most economical and practical way to upgrade a 4 story, 3-family brownstone and switch…
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prepuofa
in Construction 13 years and 9 months ago
How do you convert a rooftop hatch and submarine style ladder to a true rooftop stairwell and roof access?
My condo building in Bushwick, Brooklyn has roof top access via a rooftop hatch and a submarine style ladder that runs 12-18 feet from a…
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concernedcitizen
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 6 months ago
Pocket door stop
Anyone know where I can find a double pocket door stop?
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jmax
in Decorative 13 years and 6 months ago
Drapes
I’m looking for someone to make and hang custom drapes in our apartment in Boerum Hill. I’d be grateful for any (reasonably affordable) recommendations. Thanks.
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