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Photomat2000
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
Armoire with Flexible Storage $200 OBO
Wicker and metal armoir in excellent condition. Copious amounts of storage space and flexible shelving. Solidly built. W 36″ x D 24″ x H 66″
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soundhoner
in Permits 10 years and 3 months ago
Sidewalk violation = lien = can't refi, need advice
I have an issue that I’m wondering if anyone might throw a tip my way for. A property I purchased came with a several year…
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thetinkerswagon
in Roofers 10 years and 3 months ago
Free Exit Sign Lighting
I have a stack of Vanex Exit Sign Lights. I am not sure if they are NYC approved and if NYC even approves exit signs.…
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knassi
in Legal 10 years and 3 months ago
Lease template?
Hi all. New landlady here, in a two-family house, renting the top floor. Do you have any recommendations for lease templates? What do you use?…
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schmalla
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Type of paint to use for exterior
We’re redoing the facade of our 4-floor building in Park Slope. The first floor is those large stones (not the traditional brownstones but painted larger…
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markb
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Convert Tub to Walk-In-Shower
As part of a gut-renovation of my bathroom, I’m considering ripping out the tub and converting to a walk-in shower. A contractor says the only…
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MJP
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 10 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for masonry work
Hi – we are looking for someone low-cost to do some updates to the retaining wall and patio in our backyard, eg some demolition, replacing…
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eamus_catuli
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 4 months ago
browstone resurfacing
we just had our entire brownstone resurfaced after living in the house well over a decade. we love the work that was done by mega…
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argentina
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 4 months ago
Edson? Excellent? Hudson? Innovation? for Stoop Restoration
I have received quotes from these…any feedback on these companies? Edson is the highest but they were bought out. has anyone done work with them…
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astec
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 6 months ago
Kitchen cabinet refinishing recommendations
Hi. I have kitchen cabinet doors with paint or thermofoil (can’t really tell) that is cracking and peeling from too much moisture and sun exposure.…
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sethamin
in Mortgage 10 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for Adam Dahill at Mortgage Master
If you are looking to refinance, I highly recommend Adam Dahill at Mortgage Master. We found Adam through the many positive recommendations he’s received on…
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brooklyn72
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 3 months ago
Facade Repairs
We plan to get our façade repaired starting in the spring 2016; would like to start interviewing contractors soon. If anyone can provide us a…
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julepeg4
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Looking for a carpenter to repair decorative work on stairs
Looking for someone to repair /replace spindles in decorative grille on our stairs – unfortunately we have shallow pockets so any budget options like using…
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markb
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Convert Tub to Walk-In-Shower
As part of a gut-renovation of my bathroom, I’m considering ripping out the tub and converting to a walk-in shower. A contractor says the only…
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rhjmem
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 3 months ago
Adding a shower
I wish to add a shower to a existing half bath in a two family house. The bathroom size would increase to accommodate the shower.…
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parkslopemom
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation on TV cable replacement
We need to replace one of our TV cable lines that runs from an opening in the roof down two floors through an inner wall.…
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ProHeights66
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Replacing front door hardware with period hardware
I am looking to replace my front door hardware with period hardware. I have seen options on House of Antique Hardware and Rejuvenation and wondering…
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DeLepp
in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 3 months ago
Replacing radiators
Would like to replace two bulky radiators with slenderized versions that are only 4.5 inches in depth as new windows are making apt unbearably hot.…
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