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yoomit

in Radiators 13 years ago

radiator on 3rd floor not very hot

have a 3story house. thermostat on ground floor. conventional steam system going to cast iron radiators. no bleed valves on any of them, altho one…

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bcnyc

in Heating 13 years ago

Goodman Gas Heater Repair

I’m in a new (2 yr old) condo. Heater was fine until this week. It starts up, makes some noise, then shuts down. Anyone have…

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bk06

in Property Management 13 years ago

Can anyone recommend a management company for a small condo building(9 units)? Also, we have interviewed ABC REALTY and BROOKLYN HOME MANAGEMENT. Can anyone comment on either company?

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italiana71

in Property Management 13 years ago

Donations for Breezy Point and the Rockaways

We all know by now how many kids in Breezy/Gerrtisen/Rockaway etc lost EVERYTHING.  Andrew Gounardes (state senate candidate and community organizer) has generously offered his offices…

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Updated 13 years ago

italiana71

in Property Management 13 years ago

Donations for Breezy Point and the Rockaways

We all know by now how many kids in Breezy/Gerrtisen/Rockaway etc lost EVERYTHING.  Andrew Gounardes (state senate candidate and community organizer) has generously offered his offices…

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rwongme

in Real Estate - General 13 years ago

Bohemians?

Has anybody seen the film Brooklyn Boheme? http://bkboheme.com/ I read about it in The Gentrified Times Just curious

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Updated 13 years ago

tulle

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago

Steps repair, front yard landscaping

I need to fix one of my front steps where the brownstone has almost completely crumbled away, and if i end up fixing all the…

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Updated 13 years ago

looking_to_brooklyn

in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years ago

Ditmas Park 1BR / House Owners and Brokers

i’m looking to make the move from queens to brooklyn and am interested in ditmas park. i would love to find a 1BR in a…

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oliver_nyc

in For Sale 13 years ago

two indoor lamps for sale - $500 obo

make me an offer. see here for pics: http://bit.ly/VyXUlu

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tulle

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago

Steps repair, front yard landscaping

I need to fix one of my front steps where the brownstone has almost completely crumbled away, and if i end up fixing all the…

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parkslopemom

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago

Pumping Water out of Cellar

In anticipation of the large amount of water that Sandy will deposit in our cellar: any personal recommendations on companies/individuals who will come and pump…

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xiuxiuxiu

in Doors 13 years ago

Handyman rec - Iron Gate, Soundproofing, Etc.

I would recommend Anthony Nottellin.  He fixed our iron gate to the garden apartment of our brownstone, did some ironwork on our landing and steps…

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xiuxiuxiu

in Doors 13 years ago

Handyman rec - Iron Gate, Soundproofing, Etc.

I would recommend Anthony Nottellin.  He fixed our iron gate to the garden apartment of our brownstone, did some ironwork on our landing and steps…

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mumbles21

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago

Vintage door restoration

Does anyone have any recommendations on someone reasonably priced and fairly quick with turnaround on restoring old wood doors (everything from sanding, replacing rotten wood,…

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Updated 13 years ago

dchitayat

in Architecture 13 years ago

What are my options in putting together a team to renoavate my Brownstone?

We bought a brownstone recently in Park Slope and plan to do pretty extensive renovations. These include removing a couple walls, a new kitchen, adding…

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Updated 13 years ago

jmz

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago

Ballpark figures for plumbing work?

We’re about to go in contract on a brownstone, and are trying to figure out how to budget.  Can anyone offer ballpark figures on the…

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Updated 13 years ago

brooklynvivian

in Landlord 13 years ago

Can someone recommend a good general contractor who can do small jobs as well as big ones?

Can someone recommend a good general contractor who can do small jobs as well as big ones?

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Updated 13 years ago

FishieFishie

in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago

Plea for more detailed recs...and my floor repair search

 This forum design seems better suited for quick Q&A rather than discussion, but I’ll include this anyway.  For those of you who want to cut…

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Updated 13 years ago

kellyj

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago

Bathroom expansion

We are looking at a brownstone to buy right now that has the classic teeny tiny bathroom (with some updates). Lord knows how they fit…

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mumbles21

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago

Vintage door restoration

Does anyone have any recommendations on someone reasonably priced and fairly quick with turnaround on restoring old wood doors (everything from sanding, replacing rotten wood,…

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