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bkhomeowner

in Radiators 13 years ago

Installing a radiator -- Plumber advice?

I want to install a radiator in the kitchen which is on the 3rd floor of my home. I’ve had two plumbers over to give…

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jimw

in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 3 months ago

the city has fined me for asbestos violations after hiring a licended company to remove the asbestos

hi , i have just recieved 17,500 dollars of fines and have a hearing with the ecb ,can someone tell me about  similar experience and…

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Updated 13 years ago

reagan9000

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 1 month ago

Do I need a permit (DOB or landmarks) for bluestone in my front yard

I own in the landmark part of Cobble Hill, and want to add a couple of bluestone slabs to my already-bluestoned front yard.  Do I…

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Updated 13 years ago

jordanbennett

in Exterminator 13 years and 1 month ago

I am looking for a good exterminator!

Hey Brownstoners,   New to the site …I am looking for a good exterminator in the Brooklyn arena…. any recs will be greatly appreciated? I…

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Updated 13 years ago

dawnc

in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago

Good current account for an 8 unit co-op?

We are a self managed co-op looking to move our regular banking to a bank that will allow us to collect and pay our maintenance…

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bklyndave

in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago

30" Hood for a Viking Stove

Does anyone have a 30″ s.s. hood for sale? 917-597-5656

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Updated 13 years ago

bkhomeowner

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago

Recommendation for a 50 gallon hot water heater brand?

Hi All- I’ve read all the Brownstoner forum postingss on hot water heaters. There’s some mixed opinions about AO Smith hot water heaters but not…

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Updated 13 years ago

bdstuygrdner

in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago

Recommendation for Company that Performs Garden Lead Soil Remediation

Eco-Brooklyn just finished isolating the old lead tainted soil in our backyard redesigning our garden, and making it into a safe space for children and…

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Updated 13 years ago

bklyndave

in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago

30" Hood for a Viking Stove

Does anyone have a 30″ s.s. hood for sale? 917-597-5656

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phife00

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 1 month ago

Finishing basement - DOB

I just bought a two family home with an unfunished basement space that I want to finish off and use as a tv/family room. It’s…

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Updated 13 years ago

lisainbrooklyn

in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years ago

Design, Build, and Install a Comprehensive Wall Unit with Desk and Storage Recommendations???

We are new to the neighborhood as well as this site.  It is such an amazing resource but as a newcomer, I find the directory…

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Updated 13 years ago

windsor

in Architecture 13 years ago

Water seeping into basement

Long time listener, first time caller.  We have renovated our basement (partially above grade).  Before we renovated, some water had been seeping in the back…

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Updated 13 years ago

ditmasmom

in For Sale 13 years ago

Looking to sell old cast iron tub

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515082a6c646e-.jpg It turns out the original tub of the house we just purchased is not going to work in how we are renovating the bathroom.…

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Updated 13 years ago

jeanmarine2

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 1 month ago

Any suggestions for low or no voc paint for interior?

Any suggestions for a nice quality low voc or no voc interior paint? I’m considering Green Depot’s homemade brand and would love feedback from people…

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Updated 13 years ago

Sweet-Action

in General Contractors 13 years ago

General contractor recommendations for a new parlor kitchen & deck

I know this has been asked before, but looking for some up-to-date recommendations, and perhaps some happy customers who havewnt taken it upon themselves to…

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Lobo

in Electricians 13 years ago

Electrician for Consulting (active or retired)

Does anyone know any good electricians that do consulting work either on the side or maybe even a retired electrician that provides some advisory services?…

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Updated 13 years ago

lisainbrooklyn

in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years ago

Design, Build, and Install a Comprehensive Wall Unit with Desk and Storage Recommendations???

We are new to the neighborhood as well as this site.  It is such an amazing resource but as a newcomer, I find the directory…

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customrenonyc

in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years ago

Barter for Contractor Services

I am a licensed contractor and high-end furniture designer. I have done numerous renovations, restorations, cabinetry, furniture projects throughout the city. I have worked on…

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customrenonyc

in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years ago

Barter for Contractor Services

I am a licensed contractor and high-end furniture designer. I have done numerous renovations, restorations, cabinetry, furniture projects throughout the city. I have worked on…

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jfox18

in Architecture 13 years ago

Exposing wood beams / sprinkler requirements

Does anybody know whether you are required to sprinkler a single-family home if you choose to expose the structural wood beams?  Sub-question — we are…

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