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cate
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Worried About Making Payroll? Grants Are Available
New York City is offering grants to cover 40 percent of payroll for two months to help businesses with fewer than five employees keep their…
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classc1
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Is it crazy to buy house now
I’m about to sign a contract and send in our deposit for our dream home. Although we do not need to sell our current coop…
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penny
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
How illegal was this gas condition?
I am on my co-op bosrd and found out that a few years ago the building manager worked with a contractor to hide an illegal…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Paint Kitchen Cabinets
Any recommendations I need kitchen cabinets painted
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
EMERGENCY PLUMBER!
So, it’s the eve of possible Coronavirus lockdown, and our house’s only bathroom has sprung a leak (water leaking into living room ceiling, right below…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Exterior Door Casing/Trim
Hey I noticed that my brownstone exterior door (parlor) is missing the decorative spindle like casing. My contractor isn’t able to find anyone and was…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Help removing original mirror
Hello, I am in the process of renovating our brownstone. In the entrance hall, right before the stairs, we have an original mirror with its…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
How to prune rose bushes this year?
Hi all, With the early “spring” and unclear timeline for when cold weather will subside for good, how are you planning to trim your rose…
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BKALLDAY
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Seeking a sidewalk concrete contractor.
I have a family member in StuyHeights who is being hassled over the sidewalk in front of their house. I am seeking a professional, knowledgeable,…
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
EMERGENCY PLUMBER!
So, it’s the eve of possible Coronavirus lockdown, and our house’s only bathroom has sprung a leak (water leaking into living room ceiling, right below…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
The worst real estate deal ever in Park Slope?
I am looking to buy my first apartment in Brooklyn and came across 393 Prospect Ave. a couple of months ago. Based on the list…
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laurenpacker123
in Renovation 5 years and 3 months ago
Gas Fireplaces?
Hi everyone. Early on in the Reno process, We had our fireplaces all cleaned and lined and made ready to put gas inserts in when…
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laurenpacker123
in Plumbing 5 years and 3 months ago
Plumber to install Gas Fireplace
Hi everyone. Early on in the Reno process, We had our fireplaces all cleaned and lined and made ready to put gas inserts in when…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Drains backing up
Looking for recommendations for Brooklyn local drain and sewage service to unblock main drain traps, etc. Thanks in advance! Sam
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katdov
in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago
Concrete person
Hello! Anyone know of a concrete person for a fairly small job – repair/rebuild front steps. I’ve been looking for someone for a while but…
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xchx
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Mortgage refinancing
What rates are people getting? I was quoted 3% on a 30-year fixed by John Prom at Homebridge, who I would recommend.
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cate
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
More About Tile vs. Marmoleum in Bathroom
Still can’t decide whether to go with unglazed porcelain hex tile or Marmoleum in our teeny bathroom. I’ve had both subs and the plumber over…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Combining gas meters in small coop
Hi All! I have a unit in a small self-managed coop (5 units). Each unit is owner occupied. I am wondering whether anyone has experience…
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