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ITWorks

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago

Whose pipe is it anyway?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0e45fc41f9c- Act 1:  Sewage line 4′ underground in the basement turns into a swimming pool of sludge Act 2:  Replace entire system, add traps, vent…

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zampano

in Property Management 13 years and 10 months ago

where to list a rental

In ancient times, I used to place ads in the NY Times and Village Voice. About eight years ago switched over to craigslist. Lately, this…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

Boerumresident

in Parks 13 years and 10 months ago

Pool at PS 20 in Ft Greene?

Someone just told me there is a pool at the PS 20 playground.  Is that right?  What is it like?

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RBCG

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Where to find millwork for stairs?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0baae94be61- I need to replace the millwork from the edge of the stairs in my brownstone. In particular, I need a couple of pieces like…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

ktm6

in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago

plastic planters that look like terra cotta and don't fade?

I have a plastic planter on my deck that was left by the previous owner that looks exactly like terra cotta and does not fade.…

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callalily

in Utilities 13 years and 10 months ago

Alternative Internet provider?

The Internet service we get from Optimum Cablevision is so bad it’s unusable. It will work for the first three URLs in an hour, then…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

SewardWasRight

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

Macon St. Iron Gate "Removal"

I was out running this morning at around 0630 and noticed a white van parked outside a house in the 200-block of Macon St. There…

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housepoor

in Metalwork 13 years and 10 months ago

Machine Shop to Repair Door Handle

One of the screws holding in a brass door handle for my front door has broken off inside the handle, making it impossible to fasten…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

dianeg

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago

Brownstone Facade Repair / Resurfacing Advice

I need some advice about resurfacing/restoring the facade on my brownstone from homeowners who have gone through the process. 1) If you had it to…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

hillel

in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 10 months ago

Looking for a lawyer who specializes in adverse possession cases

Any recommendation for a good lawyer in  Brooklyn who can help us with a case of adverse possession.  We have been taking care of a…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

zampano

in Property Management 13 years and 10 months ago

where to list a rental

In ancient times, I used to place ads in the NY Times and Village Voice. About eight years ago switched over to craigslist. Lately, this…

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RBCG

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Where to find millwork for stairs?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0baae94be61- I need to replace the millwork from the edge of the stairs in my brownstone. In particular, I need a couple of pieces like…

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overherhead

in Lumber and Building Materials 13 years and 10 months ago

Extra tile - 12"x24", grey toned, with a polished glass-like look

I made an obvious error and bought the wall tile without having a sample of the floor tile with me, and they just don’t go. …

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overherhead

in Lumber and Building Materials 13 years and 10 months ago

Extra tile - 12"x24", grey toned, with a polished glass-like look

I made an obvious error and bought the wall tile without having a sample of the floor tile with me, and they just don’t go. …

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Landlord1

in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 10 months ago

Looking for a lawyer in Park Slope Brooklyn for a 10 units family building that has 2 rent stabilized units

We are in the process of buying 10 units building but need a lawyer who can help us buyout three tenants with rent stabilized status. Does…

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nf85

in Home Entertainment Systems 13 years and 10 months ago

Rewiring electric. Anyone know someone who can help me figure out if/what else to run?

Good morning, all, We have to have our place wholly rewired, and I’m trying to figure out what else we should plan on running now.…

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ktm6

in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago

plastic planters that look like terra cotta and don't fade?

I have a plastic planter on my deck that was left by the previous owner that looks exactly like terra cotta and does not fade.…

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yanks21

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago

Beautiful Cast Iron Farm sink - will deliver

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0b2581eb530- Selling this classic, vintage farm style sink. Last call before the wife makes it into a garden planter! Has 2 sections of different depths…

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HomeSweetstuy

in Wood Restoration 13 years and 11 months ago

Bay Window Repair

Greetings  Brownstoners, Our Bay windows have taken a beating this past winter and it looks likt the wood is splintering and/or otherwise distressed. I need…

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downtown_denizen

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago

Fixing a prehung door

I live in an apartment that has those metal-framed prehung doors so popular with new construction and renovations these days. These are the metal frames…

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