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ilovestoops

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

need info on elec window blinds

does anyone know anything about elec window blinds that open and close with a remote control? Any suggestions for contractors?

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Updated 6 years and 1 month ago

mile222

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

How to buy before selling the current place? + Plus financing the reno

Hi All! We currently own a co-op apartment in a brownstone in Park Slope. Our dream is to buy a full townhouse (in a more…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Names for plasterers/skim coaters

Hello! I posted about skimcoating, and now that I know it’s within our price range, can anyone recommend someone they’ve used? I only got one…

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stephdejongh

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

Does anyone know a good local handyman in Carroll Gardens?

I am hoping someone may be able to refer a local handyman in the Carroll Gardens area. Currently I have to do some patch work…

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angelique.m.west

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

Marble Stair Repair/Cleaning

Our pre-war co-op has marble stairs that have been scratched up mostly from move in/outs and contractors. We’d like to see if the scratches can…

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Updated 6 years and 1 month ago

ilovestoops

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

need info on elec window blinds

does anyone know anything about elec window blinds that open and close with a remote control? Any suggestions for contractors?

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ilovestoops

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

who to repair damage to mini-split pipes?

Bldg contractors damaged the rubber covering, and I think also one of the pipes, to my mini-split. Does anyone have a recommendation for someone to…

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angelique.m.west

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

Marble Stair Repair/Cleaning

Our pre-war co-op has marble stairs that have been scratched up mostly from move in/outs and contractors. We’d like to see if the scratches can…

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guikazoid

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

Access to basement from outside (Alt-1 or Alt-2)

I own a single family home in Brooklyn. I want to create steps to the basement from the front of the house. Would I need…

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Updated 6 years and 1 month ago

guikazoid

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

Access to basement from outside (Alt-1 or Alt-2)

I own a single family home in Brooklyn. I want to create steps to the basement from the front of the house. Would I need…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Skim coating recs

Hello! I’m looking for skim coating recommendations because the prices I’m getting vary wildly. I’m looking to do my parlor floor, which is around 900…

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Updated 6 years and 1 month ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Hi everyone

Does anyone have any recommendations for a gutter clean out company that is reasonably priced. Thanks!

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Updated 6 years and 1 month ago

workisfun

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

How do I know when to replace my roof?

We don’t want to wait until our tenants get leaked on. How do we know that a roofing pro is not just telling us we…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Any advice on how I can maximize my rental income with this floor plan?

What do ya’ll think? Any suggestions will be appreciated ! https://cl.ly/d75f86

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Updated 6 years and 1 month ago

inspaceny

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

Will wireless doorbells work for an 1890 Brownstone?

Our wired doorbells can’t be patched in any longer so we are looking to either re-wire or install wireless. Our electrician tells us that older…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Any advice on how I can maximize my rental income with this floor plan?

What do ya’ll think? Any suggestions will be appreciated ! https://cl.ly/d75f86

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Hi everyone

Does anyone have any recommendations for a gutter clean out company that is reasonably priced. Thanks!

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Skim coating recs

Hello! I’m looking for skim coating recommendations because the prices I’m getting vary wildly. I’m looking to do my parlor floor, which is around 900…

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homely

in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago

How Long Does It Take to Jackhammer Off a Facade?

My next-door neighbor is about to re-facade their brownstone. It’s four stories by 21 feet with traditional details. I can’t get an answer from their…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

National Grid not issuing new gas meters!

I have a two family and the prior owner used the house as a one family, thereby removing one of the gas meters a decade…

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Updated 6 years and 1 month ago

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