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gauri
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Selling Large Frameless Mirror $99
This is a like new condition frameless mirror. Frameless mirrors are great for adding depth and light without the heaviness of a traditional framed mirror.…
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gauri
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Selling Large Frameless Mirror $99
This is a like new condition frameless mirror. Frameless mirrors are great for adding depth and light without the heaviness of a traditional framed mirror.…
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murlsquirrel
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Contractor Recommendation or be your own GC?
A little backround: I am an interior designer who works for a design build firm so I am often involved in much more than just…
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roiify
in Co-Op Related 11 years ago
much needed help
So im having this problem with my building. The previous board members never paid the building taxes and water bill etc. So we are in…
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bedstuy06
in Painting 11 years ago
Cost to repair and paint wood cornice
We need to have the wood cornice on the exterior of our building repaired and painted. The building is 17 foot wide and the cornice…
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markb
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Electrical Permit
I am wrapping up an Alt-2 job in a co-op. The job was filed as a Directive 14\. I know that my contractor pulled permits…
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enew555
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Nightmare electrician
How is it possible that a electrican can rewire an entire brownstone and says he can’t wire the electrical components needed for my new gas…
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slamons
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Does mini split work at primary heat?
Wondering if anyone has experience… this so called certified contractor tried to sell me on putting a couple of mini splits on each floor and…
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vvv03
in General Discussion 12 years and 1 month ago
ISO of commercial real estate broker in Brooklyn to help a sole proprietor
My husband is looking to open a storefront retail shop in the Prospect Heights/Gowanus/Lefferts area. Our budget is low (under $4K/month) and no real estate…
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ps158
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago
need bathroom fixture recommendations - vanity, toilet, lighting, tub, etc
Let’s hear your favorite (or most hated) bathroom fixtures! We have 3 bathrooms and need new everything! Vanity Toilet Tub Neo-angle shower pan Medicine cabinet…
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ps158
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago
neo-angle shower: glass enclosure or shower curtain rod?
We’re putting in a small full bathroom (5′ 6″ X 5′ 8″) on the first floor of our house. We’re installing a neo-angle shower in…
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ps158
in Heating 11 years ago
has anyone bought a radiator from www.steamradiators.com
Thinking of purchasing the 1-pipe model, Charleston Pro, (http://steamradiators.com/orderingpages/charlestonpro.html) for a few rooms in our house. Has anyone bought these? Do you like them? They…
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Oakisles1
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Entry Doors Require Refinish
I am in Carol Gardens and our double entry doors require sanding and polyurethane. I am having difficulty finding someone who does this work. I…
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deanbh
in Legal 11 years ago
And they said we'd never win.......
Well folks for some of the long timers you might know the story – http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/forums/topic/con-ed-being-aholes-but-we-are-persevering/ But the long and the short of it…..we finally got…
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dumbogirl
in Electricians 11 years ago
ISO Electrician for a number of odd jobs
Nothing too complicated, but definitely a lot of small tasks — repairing outdoor fixture, adding timer to lights, repairing another fixture, etc. Any recommendations for…
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jogdiddy22
in For Sale 11 years ago
Moving Sale-Many great items-vintage & new.
SAT.-OCT. 25 10am-3pm 70-03 68 Street, 2nd Floor-Glendale, Queens Mahogany Cedar Lined Hope Chest Gov. Winthrop Secretary Desk Mahogany Bedroom Set-5 piece Butler Coffee Table…
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roiify
in Co-Op Related 11 years ago
much needed help
So im having this problem with my building. The previous board members never paid the building taxes and water bill etc. So we are in…
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quincystreet
in Legal 11 years ago
Party Wall
Hi All, The house next door to mine is being flipped. It was demo-ed down to the 4 walls. They maxed out the square footage…
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