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bklynnyc

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

Gerber Bathtub Overflow Plate Trip issue

I have a Gerber Bathtub Overflow Plate Trip issue. The lever does not move up and down very easily. When I push the lever up…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

chrisf

in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 8 months ago

German Kitchen Center

Has anyone had cabinets designed and installed by The German Kitchen Center in Red Hook (across from Fairway)? I would like to hear your experience…

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chrisf

in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 8 months ago

German Kitchen Center

Has anyone had cabinets designed and installed by The German Kitchen Center in Red Hook (across from Fairway)? I would like to hear your experience…

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kevinye

in Construction 10 years and 8 months ago

Can I build a 4 unit condo on this lot?

Hi everyone, I am considering bidding on a vacant lot in Crown Heights(Brooklyn) with the intention of building a 4 unit condo on it. I…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

jjq

in Renovation 10 years and 8 months ago

Sandblasting and Powder-Coating Cast Iron Fireplace Surround

I’m looking for recommendations for a LOCAL BROOKLYN company that can sandblast and powder-coat a turn of the century (1900, not 2000 — 😉 –…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

kevinye

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

Can I build a 4 unit condo on this lot?

Hi everyone, I am considering bidding on a vacant lot in Crown Heights(Brooklyn) with the intention of building a 4 unit condo on it. I…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

stickerhappy

in Furniture 10 years and 8 months ago

Ceiling fan with lights showroom or good website suggestion? Or personal rec?

We need a bunch of ceiling fans, but we are kind of particular about what we want- the stuff at HD and Lowes isn’t interesting…

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kevinye

in Construction 10 years and 8 months ago

Can I build a 4 unit condo on this lot?

Hi everyone, I am considering bidding on a vacant lot in Crown Heights(Brooklyn) with the intention of building a 4 unit condo on it. I…

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babyjordan

in Taxes 10 years and 8 months ago

Property tax challenge/tax certiorari law firm

Does anyone have a recommendation of a law firm that specializes in challenging property tax assessments (tax certiorari) for a single family home?

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

hookfugee

in General Contractors 10 years and 8 months ago

Recs

Been a very long time since I posted on here (if at all with this log in) but have been meaning to praise some of…

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Recessed LED lights

We have to put in new recessed lights after a fire in our kitchen. We have to replace the whole thing — housing and fixture.…

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Recessed LED lights

We have to put in new recessed lights after a fire in our kitchen. We have to replace the whole thing — housing and fixture.…

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LJ

in Walls and Interiors 10 years and 8 months ago

Recommend a plasterer?

I need someone to plaster a ceiling and check for any recent moisture before doing the work. It’s a pretty simple job, but I want…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

jimo

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago

Trenchless Burst-and-Replace Sewer Main Replacement in Brooklyn?

I need to replace our sewer main from the front of the house to the city main in the street, and I want to use…

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duckieuw

in Doors & Windows 10 years and 8 months ago

Light Well Window Ideas

We recently purchased a top (4th) floor apartment in a lovely old brownstone in prospect heights. The floors are split up into four units each.…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

mouster728

in Doors 10 years and 8 months ago

Weather proofing doors

Are there any companies out there who do weather proofing of exterior doors? Our condo building in Brooklyn has three drafty doors that need urgent…

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

dominique

in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 8 months ago

For sale 2 beautiful guilded pier mirrors

Hi there I am selling this set of 2 mirrors for 1,000 each. Thanks d.debourgknecht@gmail.com

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Updated 10 years and 8 months ago

marg

in For Sale 10 years and 8 months ago

FS: Edwardian Dining Set (Table, Chairs, Sideboard, Etc.)

Edwardian Dining Set – table 62×38.5×30.5 with 2×17 extensions; sideboard 66x21x37; corner cabinet 62hx38wx18d; 6 chairs. Early 20th century, made by Andrew Malcolm.(Canada’s best). Excellent…

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workisfun

in Permits 10 years and 8 months ago

Permits after the work is done?

hi all, we did some waterproofing work in the rear of our house. it involved excavation, a retaining wall, etc. the contractor did not say…

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rachelg

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago

Eddie "Salvage" Hibbert

Hi, does anyone know how to get in touch with Eddie, or where his current store is located? Thanks in advance! Rachel

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