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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Super in a small condomini building Bedford Stuyvesant/Bushwick area
Hi, we are a new small condominium building(townhouse), looking for a Superintendent who primarily handle trash, cleaning hallway and staircase and snow shovel in winter…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mason for small job
I am looking to resolve an LPC violation on the front of my house in Park Slope left over by the prior owner. The job…
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brownstonenoob
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations for air purifiers to remove weed smell from neighbors?
I keep getting strong weed smell in my home. It can last for hours. How do I get the smell out or reduce it? I’ve…
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pmody
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Choosing a Title Company
Hi All, I’m refinancing my brownstone in Cobble Hill and I have the option to choose my own title company. I’m going to shop around.…
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cherylandmichelle
in Cleaning and Maid Services 12 years and 2 months ago
One-time house cleaning service
My husband and I are soon expecting our first child and want to hire a house cleaner to come on a one time basis in…
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Lurker
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Floor refinishing recommendation: Carlos Woodfloors!
Dropping a note to compliment the work of Carlos, who gets lots of recs here. He and his crew refinished our parlor floor, ~850 or…
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walter.dufresne
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Carrara marble mantel
I have two Carrara marble mantels that I will be removing from a home I purchased (I have two pretty amazing mantels of my own…
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Augustiner
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
So you changed the C of O as part of your renovation?
If you changed the Certificate of Occupancy please get in touch, even if the tax robot did not serve your papers yet. After my first…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Fire alarm service/central monitoring unit
We are currently thinking to switch provider of fire alarm system/central monitoring unit for a more affordable monthly service rate as well as sprinkler system.…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Paella windows question - Iron Ore or Eldridge gray
We have a light brick house and we’re getting new windows. Our architect is suggesting Eldridge Gray but I’m wondering if that’s too trendy. Windows…
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brownstonenoob
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Removing cork from wall
Actually, this is for a friend who is thinking about putting cork on her walls of her rental. She’s doing this for work reasons and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hinges
I am restoring an entrance door in Bed-Stuy the hinges on the exterior door art 5 x 2 3/4″. I need to replace a cracked…
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virat100
in Doors & Windows 5 years and 11 months ago
Window insulation
Currently we are looking for contractor to come in and insulate our windows. Can anyone suggest a contactor that specializes in window insulation?
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zvfcnbxdlvh
in Renovation 5 years and 11 months ago
Fireplace renovation
Two years ago we moved into the garden level of a brownstone in Brooklyn and wanted to renovate our fireplace. We contacted Big Apple Chimney…
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bzsvsuhcjr
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Building out Bedrooms in a 7 - 8 Foot Basement. Is It Comfortable?
My family is looking at a South Slope two-family, wood-framed home. It’s currently setup with two, one-bedroom units with 9 foot ceilings. There’s also an…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Replacing old gas heat boiler please recommend intaller no ads.
Gas heat furnace (baseboard heating) install. I’m looking to replace my old gas heat boiler in nyc and am hoping for an honest recommendation. I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Upgrading Heating System
I would love some recommendations on an efficient heating system. Some facts: Old brownstone house. 3 floors, 2 apartments. All the heating piping is PEX.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
2 Means of Egress to Street for Multiple Dwelling
Situation: 3 story + basement rowhouse in landmarked district within Brooklyn, attached on both sides. Legal 3 Family, previously enlarged roughly 20 years ago. Hoping…
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