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josh
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Property Management for 10 Unit Condo
Hi, I wanted to see if anyone can recommend a Property Management company for a 10 Unit newly built Condo in Bed-Stuy. I know there…
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ruth2121
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Selling Beautiful Furniture
I am in the process of selling my rarely-used furniture for half its retail value. Open to negotiating (if the price is right). If you…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
FREE NEW MEDECO DOUBLE CYLINDER DEADBOLT LOCK
FREE Medeco Double Cylinder Lock. with two keys. see photo. i will not install this lock. these are no longer legal to install in NYC…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Free, Period Old Style 3 Family Mail Box/Speaking Tube Intercom Panel
this circa 1910 3 family mail box/ speaking tube system is being given away for FREE! three mailboxes. wood is faux painted to look like…
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communicateboundary
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Tar on Brownstone
Our roofer sadly got some tar drops on your top step of our brownstone. Is there anything to get it off?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
tools stolen from work site
Several Dewalt tools have disappeared from the house we have renovating, presumably taken by one of the GC’s workers or one of the subs. Value…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
energy audit?
hi, i am still having ongoing issues with Con Ed saying my H&C is using electricity that is beyond the possibility of what’s actually plugged…
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goldenflamingo
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
Taking on a renovation in 2022 or wait?
Hello Everyone, I am seeking your advice here. I am considering to buy an old home and do a full gut renovation. Though I am…
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Electrical Problems
Context: 3 months after renovations concluded, wherein nothing was wrong with the electrical, suddenly outlets would go out here and there, or the electrical appliances…
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gabba4gabba
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
HELP persistent Leaks...
Help – persistent leaks – in need of first rate leak detective and fix! For years now we haven’t been able to work out where…
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mofish
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
Basic Basement Reno
Hi Everyone – we are trying to do a very basic basement remodel and struggling to get any quotes that are in our price range.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
skim coating, Tadelakt, Venetian plaster
A neighbor has shown us his walls, finished with Venetian plaster. Are skim coating, tadelakt, and Venetian plaster all variants of the same idea -…
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Krisdan47
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
National Grid Home Energy Assessment Email
Has anyone received an email from National Grid for a safe no cost energy assessment (virtual or in person). by participating, we would get $100…
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boneroboki
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
Suggestions on where to sell appliances
Renovating and looking for suggestions on selling my circa 2000 appliances in cobble hill area. All working well. viking pro stove 8 burner 48″ vent…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Choosing interior doors
Earlier I asked for sources of interior doors, but I was getting ahead of myself. I’m pretty sure we want pre-hung, and not hollow core,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Moving process
Hi guys! Can anyone here recommend a decent moving company? My family is going to the US soon, so we would really appreciate it a…
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Door knob installation
Looking for rec’s for someone who can install some door knobs. All for interior doors. May require chiseling/adjusting the door a bit since previous knobs…
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davbrook
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
What's the best way to clean brownstone?
I recently redid our brownstone facade and was planing to buy a power washer to clean the stairs and other stone around the house. After…
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