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stickerhappy
in Insurance 13 years and 4 months ago
Good insurance for small multifamily in PS?
Our current plan is ending this year- any recs for a good insurance company for a small 6 family multi-family in Park Slope, Brooklyn? Any…
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mcll
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
electrcian
Like most brownstone owners we have a mix of old and new wiring in our house. we have been having some electrical issues and we…
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trvrt30
in Heating 13 years and 4 months ago
Healthy radiator paint?
I’m having trouble finding anyone who can speak intelligently on this topic, so I’d be very thankful if someone in this insightful and helpful community…
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jackdavis100
in Insurance 13 years and 4 months ago
General Liability and Workman's comp
My co-op needs general liability and workmans comp and they want themselves to be put as additional insureds. The contractor says it’s $3000.00 extra to…
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jppacheco
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 4 months ago
waxed concrete (beton cire) - contractor recommendations
I am looking to apply waxed concrete on my bathroom (sheetrock) walls. Any ideas of whom could do it? I appreciate your recommendations Thank you
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Williams
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 4 months ago
Is Bed-Stuy really changing?
I am contemplating moving there and hears so many mixed views that it seems like an urban legend that brokers push… I realize that most…
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evperry
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
selling details and items from brownstone
does anyone know the best way to sell details like pocket doors and molding from a brownstone. Also the claw foot tubs. thanks
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crownrenovation
in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago
Do I really need to replace electric and plumbing??
I know what everyone says, do it once and do it right but do I really need to replace the electric in the entire house?…
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evperry
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
what is the name of the product used to resurface brownstone
the exterior of brownstones. thanks
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npea
in Heating 13 years and 4 months ago
Can anyone recommend a master plumber to install a totally new hot water heater/radiator system in our modest Victorian?
Can anyone recommend a master plumber who can install a new hot water heater/radiator system? We recently bought a modest Victorian with a terrible (seemingly…
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tlocane
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 4 months ago
How To Clean/Refinish A Moldy table Top After Sandy
I had almost 5ft of water in my basement studio/office after Sandy. Almost everything was submerged in nasty salt water which corroded everything within an…
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brklynreno
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 5 months ago
Living Room (with TV) on the parlor floor?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b248cd6540c-.jpg We are working on a renovation of the parlor floor and we would like to make a practical and yet still beautiful parlor floor…
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michelleb718
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
Can anyone reccomend a reliable and trustworthy mechanic in the Brooklyn area?
looking for a mechanic to check out my vehicle
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evperry
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
what is the name of the product used to resurface brownstone
the exterior of brownstones. thanks
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oncewas
in Decorative 13 years and 5 months ago
Advice on White paint color for trim
Hi – I am painting my parlor floor atrium white, which is a slightly pinkish white. I am looking for advice on what (semi-gloss) white…
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stickerhappy
in Heating 13 years and 5 months ago
Do I need to flush a steam heat boiler system? If so, how often?
Steam people, I need advice. I recall being told once that the boiler should be flushed every so often- like opening the valve to empty…
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evperry
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
selling details and items from brownstone
does anyone know the best way to sell details like pocket doors and molding from a brownstone. Also the claw foot tubs. thanks
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evperry
in Other 13 years and 4 months ago
exterior sub contractor facade resurface
Hi’, I’m just starting a brownstone renovation and i am looking for a good sub contractor to handle the exterior resurface and paint off facade.…
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bbmarket
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 4 months ago
Condo Combination - Which Comes First - the DOB Filing or the Type 2?
Any experts or folks who have been there before know the answer? Do I need to complete Type 2 combination agreement before getting dob plans…
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