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raven
in Landlord 14 years and 1 month ago
Nitemare Landlord
I am renting a furnished place. The landlord has made a ridiculous claim that I damaged his furniture and wants it replaced with brand new…
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shnarkie
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Owner's Representative and inexpensive Designer
Hello – I have 2 questions 1) has anyone ever worked with an Owner’s Representative in a renovation project? We are planning a decent sized…
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kellyg
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 1 month ago
Violation for a pre existing condition
I received a violation for work without a permit. The inspector writes “work noted: at the time of inspection I observed bldg at the rear…
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Isabelle
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
Can you give me information on Sketch and Hammer
I want to know about their building of decks on rooftops and in gardens
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Nicholas
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
Contractor without liability insurance: What are the risks
Friends of ours recommended a contractor to do painting and a few minor renovations in our condo, but he does not have liability insurance. We…
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Silvermax
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
Chain Link Fence Installation
Anyone have any recommendations for handymen capable of installing a short length of chain link fence — 17 feet?
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sunny10
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 1 month ago
Excellent painter
I recently used a painter I found on Brownstoner, Jamie Grubb, and wanted to report back what an excellent job he did. He repainted our…
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winnipegal
in Other 14 years and 1 month ago
What should a family of 4 from Canada do on a day in Brooklyn?
We’ll be coming to NYC in a few weeks, staying in midtown, doing all the usual tourist things. Of course this includes walking over the…
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Brooklynista
in Fencing 14 years and 1 month ago
Fencing Contractor?
Can anyone recommend an experienced, reliable and reasonably priced fencing contractor? The job is really very small. We’re only talking a wood fence to run…
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thehorsesmouth
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
Who wants to come to our blockwide stoop sale? Putnam Ave. btwn Throop & Tompkins Sat. June 18
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dfa095fecf69- Is this self-promotion? Somewhat, but I see it more as block promotion and what’s good for the block is good for brownstoner, no? Sorry…
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thehorsesmouth
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
Who wants to come to our blockwide stoop sale? Putnam Ave. btwn Throop & Tompkins Sat. June 18
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dfa095fecf69- Is this self-promotion? Somewhat, but I see it more as block promotion and what’s good for the block is good for brownstoner, no? Sorry…
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Silvermax
in Fencing 14 years and 1 month ago
Seeking Advice about a Fence Issue
Here???s the situation: We installed the existing chain-link fence 17 years ago; our neighbors on either side each contributed one quarter of the total cost:…
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Hardcharger
in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago
Floor Repair Done Wrong
I had a company that was recommended on this forum come and repair refinish a parquet floor. Part of it was a kitchen that was…
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Williams
in Demolition 14 years and 1 month ago
joint compound buckets - seen any?
I sometimes come across a dumpster filled with EMPTY 5 gallon joint compound buckets…. I would like to get some for a project of mine.…
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brickstone
in Masonry 14 years and 1 month ago
Bluestone Installation
I am looking for someone to replace the concrete in my front yard with bluestone.Hopefully, someone responsive (e.g. returns calls!) and reliable. No luck in…
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nf85
in Cellar 14 years and 1 month ago
Flies/mosquitoes hanging out under stoop--how to discourage?
Hi everyone,Since it got warm I’ve noticed that any time I go to the (English) basement entrance, a bunch of assorted mosquitoes and flies come…
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winnipegal
in Other 14 years and 1 month ago
What should a family of 4 from Canada do on a day in Brooklyn?
We’ll be coming to NYC in a few weeks, staying in midtown, doing all the usual tourist things. Of course this includes walking over the…
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voltron
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
[Need] Redoing concrete backyard- need recommendations
I am looking to redo a backyard that is about 380 sq. ft. The previous owner built a wood deck on top of the concrete…
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