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rosegarden
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
community outreach programs
Hey there, I’m looking for community outreach programs in Brooklyn dedicated specifically to the elder population…adult centers that are cost free or affordable….if anyone knows…
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lulu0527
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Brick cleaning
Looking for a contractor/mason to clean the front of my brick house.
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mapseeker
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Restoration Hardware Bathrooms
Does anyone have experience with Restoration Hardware bathroom hardware – faucets, shower bodies et al? I am hearing differing views. I have heard it is…
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timer343
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Completely gut job. Three family townhouse in Brooklyn
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mgreen
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Wood Frame Clapboard recommendations
Hi I have scoured the posts on board here, i cannot find a contractor to redo my wood frame house with clapboard. I have seen…
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tinkerertrue
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
recommendation of painters to repaint cornice?
they would need to be fully insured; and have equipment to get up to it. looking for real experiences of real homeowners, versus shills. thanks!
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blauprint9
in Building Code 12 years and 6 months ago
Permitting novice
Hello! I just had an offer accepted on the most incredible 1 family, that I hope to convert into a 2\. We hope to close…
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hillel
in Garden 12 years and 7 months ago
Looking for old large pieces of blue stones
We want to buy about 10 medium sized blue stones for our garden. 70 sf surface to cover. Anybody needs to discard some? Please let…
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jaimekarate
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
LOOKING FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR & ARCHITECT IN 1
We are looking to add stairs between our two floors. Someone recently mentioned that they have heard of GC’s that also have an architectural background…
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tinkerertrue
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
experience w/ Innovation Construction; or Hamid in painting cornice, mason patch
note these are two separate, competing companies: what have homeowners’ experiences been w/ Innovation Construction; and separately, Hamid, in repainting a cornice, and back garden…
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scarter
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
2 Family for Sale Bed Stuy
Hi, A friend of mine wants to sell her 2-Family brownstone (3 story) on Macon and Lewis herself for $950K. I told her I would…
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mapseeker
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Restoration Hardware Bathrooms
Does anyone have experience with Restoration Hardware bathroom hardware – faucets, shower bodies et al? I am hearing differing views. I have heard it is…
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scarter
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
2 Family For Sale by owner Macon/Lewis
Hi, A friend of mine wants to sell her 2-Family brownstone (3 story) on Macon and Lewis herself for $950K. I told her I would…
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realestate
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 8 months ago
Kitchen countertops you love? Soapstone? What else?
(Re-posting this since my first post had a tech error). We need to choose kitchen countertops for townhouse we are renovating and don’t want polished…
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notny
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for pocket shutters
Anyone have any idea where I can find some, either new or used? I need shutters for one window, meaning one pair of shutters for…
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hullsean
in Mortgage 12 years and 6 months ago
mortgage broker or direct to lenders
I’ve read the pros & cons of broker versus shopping direct. Brokers have a conflict of interest, but hold your hand. Banks are slow and…
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nodnyc
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 6 months ago
Chimney Flue Cleaning: Cost?
I installed a brand-new fireplace (and flue) a couple of years ago and I’d like to have the flue cleaned before the full season begins.…
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no-permits
in Landlord 13 years and 9 months ago
Financing for an SRO?
Does anyone know a lender who will do an SRO? I’ve tried all the local commercial banks, spoken to mortgage brokers and have come up…
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