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timber
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Lead paint violation
I’m looking for recommendations for a contractor to abate the lead paint in an HPD violation. The contractor needs to have an EPA certification.
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radicalnewtherapy
in Cellar 10 years and 7 months ago
Developer covered coal chute with drywall
We bought a townhouse from a developer and have had 99 problems so far. Everything from holes clear to the outside of the house to…
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NewOwner
in Electricians 10 years and 7 months ago
Temporary electric hookup from Con Ed?
(sorry for the duplicate – I accidentally posted this in “roofers” initially) Early last week, our house and a couple of others on the block…
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mousta
in Roofers 10 years and 7 months ago
Tenant snow shoveling?
I have a tenant who has exclusive use of the stoop and separate entry through the parlor level (I live on the garden level). I…
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Augustiner
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
are prices rising too fast?
I have a vague feeling that the so called ‘change’ to the hot neighborhoods has slowed down because the entry level rose too fast. Sure,…
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mumphry
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Do I need to get support for an external wall somehow?
Hi, Had a complicated question and I’m coming to experts on Brownstoner for help (especially brucef, whom I have become a big fan of). I…
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heelanm
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
House cleaner needed
Hi – Does anyone have a house cleaner who wants to pick up additional work? We have a 4-story home that needs weekly cleaning starting…
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landlord
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone extension
I have a mixed use building sitting on a 21×98 lot. I would like to extend the commercial space to the back yard and add…
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nodnyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Heat System Pipes Tapping
While I saw some similar posts, I think my situation is a bit more extreme, and I know both I and the plumber who installed…
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marissabuick
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
Clawfoot Bathtub for sale $100/ Pedestal Sink for sale $50
Claw foot tub and antique pedestal sink for sale. tub is metal, needs repainting. Measures 58W x 22D x 20 high. $100 Sink measures 32H…
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pnewbie
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 7 months ago
Partial glass enclosure for tub - thoughts?
Hi All, We are currently renovating our bathroom and our designer suggested a partial glass enclosure for our tub. I know the half glass enclosure…
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crownhites
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Master Contractor Needed
My home needs some work….possibly structural. Looking for a licensed, knowledgeable and honest contractor who pays attention to details and is reasonably priced. Kindly recommend…
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bedstuy06
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Family Law - Recs
Hi All, Does anyone have a recommendation for an affordable lawyer that handles routine family law issues (will, guardianship, living will etc.) Thanks in advance…
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mumphry
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Do I need to get support for an external wall somehow?
Hi, Had a complicated question and I’m coming to experts on Brownstoner for help (especially brucef, whom I have become a big fan of). I…
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sobrooklyn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 7 months ago
Need a welder
Hello I need a welder to install a lock latch on an iron window guard.
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NewOwner
in Electricians 10 years and 7 months ago
Temporary electric hookup from Con Ed?
(sorry for the duplicate – I accidentally posted this in “roofers” initially) Early last week, our house and a couple of others on the block…
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mdelrossi
in For Sale 10 years and 7 months ago
5 sheets 1/2" Baltic birch
5 sheets 1/2″ Baltic birch $200 Bought extra sheets from Rosenzweig Lumber and don’t need them.
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samtsegaye
in Renovation 10 years and 7 months ago
Style of house and recommendations on period appropriate doors and mantels
Hello, We are about to start renovating a townhouse we recently bought in Astoria and had a few questions for readers. I have attached a…
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