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guikazoid
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 7 months ago
Painting and Replastering 600 SF rental unit
My rental unit needs painting. It is approximately 600sf. Kitchen, living room, bathroom, bedroom and office. The walls are not even and needs to be…
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bennybushwick
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 14 years and 6 months ago
Pricing for an 900 Sq APT to paint
I was wondering the price to paint a 900 SQ APT . Or what it will cost by the hour . Or for the all…
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bk_homeslice
in Electricians 14 years and 5 months ago
plumbing and elecrtical
hey brownstoners, how do i know if the house i just bought needs the electrical and plubming updated? I havent done an inspection yet, but…
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bk_homeslice
in General Contractors 14 years and 5 months ago
innovation construction co - any reviews?
just wanted to see if anyone could provide some insightful feedback. Thanks
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brooklynpainter
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 5 months ago
Lead Paint Clarification
First off, for full disclosure I am an interior painting contractor. I’ve recently noticed some confusion over the issue of lead paint and how…
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brooklynpainter
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 5 months ago
Lead Paint Clarification
First off, for full disclosure I am an interior painting contractor. I’ve recently noticed some confusion over the issue of lead paint and how…
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stickerhappy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 6 months ago
Reliable lead paint testing?
How reliable are those kits you get at Home Depot to test for lead paint? I have some paint chips from a ceiling and also…
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ellenlourie
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 5 months ago
IKEA kitchen new shelves, doors and parts, 1/2 price
IKEA kitchen new (sealed in the boxes) shelves, doors and cabinets parts, 1/2 price, leftovers after kitchen renovation. Anybody interested?
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blipton
in Decorative 14 years and 5 months ago
crossbar for front-of-house lamp post
does anyone know where you can purchase one? id like to hang a plant off my lamp post
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GoodProspect
in Property Management 14 years and 5 months ago
Required notices in building?
We have owned a 4-unit rental building for about 7 years. When we bought it the owner had several metal signs posted in the vestibule…
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classon
in Mortgage 14 years and 5 months ago
silly question perhaps but...
Is it appropriate to send a gift to the mortgage broker who helped me refinace my house? If so, what? Or would an email suffice…
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UWS
in Exteriors 14 years and 5 months ago
rebuilding parapet wall
We have water leaking during hard rainstorms coming in through the exterior of our parapet wall at the back of our brownstone. The brick is…
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ebsjb
in Fire 14 years and 5 months ago
Fire Sprinkler Contractor Recommendation
Can anyone recommend a fire sprinkler installer?
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fnicolay
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 5 months ago
Caution re: Advanced Management & Caton/Stratford Owners Corp.
This is by way of FYI regarding Advanced Management (26 Court St.); who administer 1110 Caton Ave (among, I assume, other buildings). My wife and…
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fnicolay
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 5 months ago
Caution re: Advanced Management & Caton/Stratford Owners Corp.
This is by way of FYI regarding Advanced Management (26 Court St.); who administer 1110 Caton Ave (among, I assume, other buildings). My wife and…
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JeffersonAveMom
in Metalwork 14 years and 5 months ago
Custom range hood?
We’re looking for a skilled metal worker to build a custom stainless steel range hood above our stove. The venting is already installed; we just…
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Brownstonerlogin
in Mortgage 14 years and 5 months ago
Financing small co-ops: hopeless??
Anyone know of any lenders who will finance units in small co-ops? We own an apartment in a 4-unit co-op and are interested in refinancing–but…
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classon
in Mortgage 14 years and 5 months ago
silly question perhaps but...
Is it appropriate to send a gift to the mortgage broker who helped me refinace my house? If so, what? Or would an email suffice…
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