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grimacenyc
in Construction 14 years and 7 months ago
Builder / GC needed for townhouse ground-up construction
Hello- I am looking for reccomendations for experienced Builders / GC’s that would be qualified to bid on our project which is a ground-up construction…
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esther
in Architecture 14 years and 7 months ago
Cutting Into Interior Space
My hubby and I are doing major renovations to our apartment. One of the ideas we had was to put a balcony or small terrace on…
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petrinij
in Mortgage 14 years and 7 months ago
2 family home vs. 1 family home
Dear All Attesting to the fact that I was numb from the shock of signing my mortgage papers and/or to plain ignorance, I’m not sure…
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guikazoid
in Insurance 14 years and 7 months ago
Home Insurance Recommendations for Gowanus House
I’ve seen plenty of posting regarding home insurance for brownstones in Brooklyn. I am looking for home insurance for a house located in the teens…
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bluecat
in Flooring 14 years and 7 months ago
where to get T&G
I’m looking for some Golden Red Oak 2-1/4″ Tongue & Groove flooring, prelaminated. I found a single sample piece at Premium (3rd Ave/31st St) but…
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cathyg
in Doors 14 years and 7 months ago
Doorbell Installation
I need to install a doorbell to my single family house. It;s a simple installation with 1 chime and 1 bell. I am getting outrageously…
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GreenThinker
in Architecture 14 years and 7 months ago
Aluminum Panel Cladding Facade Installers?
I’m interested in redoing my wooden frame home facade with Aluminum panels. It’s a small area, 16 feet wide, about 25 feet high. Anyone know…
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GreenThinker
in Architecture 14 years and 7 months ago
Aluminum Panel Cladding Facade Installers?
I’m interested in redoing my wooden frame home facade with Aluminum panels. It’s a small area, 16 feet wide, about 25 feet high. Anyone know…
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hillel
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years and 9 months ago
Need a janitor for a building in Park Slope/Prospect Heights
I am looking for a janitor who could sometimes clean my building and check on the sanitation. Once every week or 2 weeks. He would…
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butterfingers
in Garden 14 years and 7 months ago
Backyard mosquito advice?
Our shady backyard is lousy with mosquitoes and therefore goes largely unused. In an effort to deal with the pest situation, we are considering removing…
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bluecat
in Flooring 14 years and 7 months ago
where to get T&G
I’m looking for some Golden Red Oak 2-1/4″ Tongue & Groove flooring, prelaminated. I found a single sample piece at Premium (3rd Ave/31st St) but…
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farkasmouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for sprinkler inspection in Bed-Stuy
I need to get our sprinkler inspected (3 family brownstone, FYI) and keep getting postcards from some company, but am dubious about anyone who is…
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mmelek
in Roofers 14 years and 7 months ago
Can anyone recommend a resourceful roofer or contractor to locate leaks on the roof or from chimney?
After Sunday’s torrential rains, we have sprung 4 leaks in the top floor ceiling. We have been trying to find where the water leaks into…
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NewToMarket
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 7 months ago
Estimate for water damage
Apologies for asking a question that has probably been asked before. I am trying to buy a brownstone and water damage occurred between our inspection…
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brownstonelover
in Fencing 14 years and 8 months ago
Does anyone know how much it costs to build a brick wall around a 20 x 100ft lot backyard?
I have the usual brownstone with a back yard and an extension. The building is 20′ wide, the lot 100″, building 45′ long by 20w.…
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yaldwyn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 7 months ago
Cold tap runs hot-why???
Recently moved into a limestone house we’d renovated in Crown Heights. Discovered this problem–the cold tap in the 2nd floor bathroom sink runs hot. If…
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Hardcharger
in Tile 14 years and 7 months ago
Tile Installer
Can anyone recomend an expert tile installer? With a demonstrated skill in complicated designs like curves and circle cuts.
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lilitrue
in Construction 14 years and 7 months ago
Contractor Recommendation for a small job
We are looking to renovate our co-op apartment before we move in around mid-November. The work we are looking to do includes minor demolition (half wall and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
windows in new construction
Hi, We just moved to a duplex in new building. The upstairs which we will be using for a guest room and a office is…
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MyGoodEye
in Masonry 14 years and 8 months ago
Brownstone STOOP Repair and Refinishing : Would like advice
Hello Brownstoners! I am considering repairing and refinishing my brownstone stoop. It’s the typical stoop affair… and over time, it’s become evident that the previous…
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