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bushwickbk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 7 months ago
EIF facade concerns
Hello i’m about to close on a brownstone in brooklyn and it has an EIF system. I’m very concerned since I hear they are not…
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MDR
in Boiler Repair 10 years and 7 months ago
Boiler problem - runs only intermittantly
I own an old brownstone with a gas fueled steam boiler. The house stays warm enough but I notice when I have been in the…
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sqhaexgkh
in Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Demo
What’s a typical price for a full demo of a 1950sq foot townhouse? What would an asbestos abatement of kitchen floors and ceilings on one…
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stuntmanmike
in Antiques 10 years and 6 months ago
Pier Mirror
Hi, looking for a Pier Mirror, 29″ or less wide. Seeing stuff out of NYC but worried about damage during shipping, would prefer to deal…
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nancib
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
carpet installation
I am looking for someone that can do a good job installing carpet on steps. Thank you in advance, Nancy
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zhideng
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Mini Split Worth It?
My wife and I am doing renovation to our townhouse and are thinking about putting in mini split units for the whole house. The cost…
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slopefarm
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Parking for the Week
We live in South Slope and will be going away for a week that has no days on which alternate side parking is suspended. We…
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carmenf
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Permit to remove concrete from backyard?
Our backyard is poured concrete and we would like to remove it, which will surely involve some level of jackhammering. Dumpster situation/hauling aside, does anyone…
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ps158
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 6 months ago
vanity lights over surface-mounted medicine cabinet
I am having the hardest time finding vanity lights that could work over a surface-mounted medicine cabinet. We can’t do sconces bc the vanity is…
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ps158
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 6 months ago
tin ceilings - glossy or matte sheen?
What sheen to use for tin ceilings – glossy, matte, egg shell?
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brooklyn11215
in Doors 10 years and 6 months ago
Custom Entry Doors
Looking for a recommendation for someone that can make custom entry doors for us. The building is not landmarked but has an arched opening and…
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mozeeatupu
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Need blank HPD inspection visit sheet
Hey all, Can someone scan in or take a photo and attach the inspection visit sheet that goes in the 6×9 frame that HPD requires?…
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joey3125
in General Contractors 10 years and 6 months ago
Bathtub removal
I’m currently living in staten island,I was wondering how much would average cost to remove & install a new tub. standered size tub.Any recommendations? Greatly…
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jakester
in Heating 10 years and 6 months ago
Looking to make an offer. Question about oil heat
I’m a Long time brownstoner reader, first time poster. My wife and I are looking to make an offer on a 2 family. The building…
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zhideng
in Garden 10 years and 6 months ago
Cedar fence
We’re in the planning phases for a new backyard fence. We want to install a cedar fence and wanted to know what contractors people on…
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2wllc
in For Sale 10 years and 9 months ago
FS: RECLAIMED PINE FLOORING
Extra pine flooring for sale from a big money order. Absolutely beautiful and rare in spec. – Reclaimed, quarter-sawn, untreated, 2? thick, 9? wide, lengths…
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since2002
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Contemplating an Investment Property
I am seeking opinions on how and where best to invest in an income producing property. Cash available is $300,000\. Considering Queens (the new Brooklyn),…
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rakhel
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Stoop renovation
Hi, I am a new homeowner in Windsor Terrace and need to have our stoop repaired, as well as some minor facade work. Having browsed…
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