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mysteriousbrunette
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago
Kitchen Reno
I am looking for someone who knows how to assemble and install Ikea kitchen cabinets. The other work is painting the kitchen and also putting…
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tm07
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 2 months ago
Has anyone used these two window companies?
My building wants to replace some common area windows. We are looking at companies that both manufacture and install. I would appreciate help with these…
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nancib
in Flooring 10 years and 11 months ago
searching quarter sawn flooring
I am in need to purchase quarter sawn flooring to match my original floor due to construction. Any information is much appreciated.
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brooklyntoqueens
in Heating 10 years and 10 months ago
Nest thermostats
I have 2 floors and 4 zones for heating. Ac coming from the roof for the second floor and ac coming from the basement for…
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steve222
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 10 months ago
Non-combustible roof decking material (wood-look)
I’m looking to put a deck on our roof. With real wood not being up to code (beyond 1/3 of the surface as far as…
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fourstory
in Building Code 10 years and 10 months ago
SRO conversion to 3 family potential issues and costs
We are looking to purchase a 4 story brownstone in Brooklyn that is currently configured as an SRO but does have a Certificate of Non…
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humboldt
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Need Historic Brick Repointing
I’m looking for a contractor who can repoint soft 1820s brickwork on the exterior walls of my house. I’d need someone who knows how to…
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myharlemreno
in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago
Original French & Five Panel Hardwood Doors
2 Matching beautiful antique painted five-panel pine doors with lots of detail without the hardware from an historic brownstone in Harlem. See dimensions, as one…
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JoeBushwick
in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago
Vintage Wellbilt Range - FREE
Vintage 1940’s Wellbilt Range. In working order, clean, good condition FREE – Must be picked up in Bushwick. 3rd Floor Walk-up Email me at jec344…
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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Stained glass windows in rear of townhouse - approximate age and period?
I have these stained glass windows in the rear of our parlor floor. I am curious if anyone has a sense if these are original…
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rowhouse
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Roofer needed (flat roof in Bay Ridge)
The flat roof on my Bay Ridge row house was replaced about 12 years ago but I began seeing signs of a possible leak about…
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PresidentStreeter
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years ago
want to recommend our window cleaners....
I live in a brownstone duplex in Carroll Gardens and my 18 windows and their storm windows had not been cleaned for 2 years. I…
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est
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago
Carpet-Cleaning recommendations
Hi all, Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a carpet-cleaning service in South Slope, Greenwood or Sunset Park area? We had a tenant move…
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jeanmarine2
in Permits 12 years and 7 months ago
Permitting and splitting contracting work between interior + exterior
I’d be interested in feedback from people who have permitted an interior/exterior job (like in our case, adding a deck and kitchen) and then decided…
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dvorak
in Mortgage 12 years and 5 months ago
DOB misfiling
Hi all, I am a long time reader but this is my first post. I am hoping that someone can help me out with this…
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rhjmem
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Gas Dryer Exhaust and Gas Supply Line Code
Can anyone tell me what the requirements for a Gas Dryer are? Where can Exhaust Fan Vent? Can it vent into a Common Driveway, About…
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minasimon
in Heating 10 years and 11 months ago
Nest thermostat Installer
For those using Nest now, any problems or areas of concern? Any recommends for an installer?
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Brooklynnative
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Do I need an Easement to Add Windows
I have a four unit Park Slope Brownstone. My building is 4 stories high, the roof of the building next door is about 15 to…
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