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Renos by empty nesters
I am a freelance reporter that writes for the NYT real estate section looking for examples of how a kid’s old bedroom can be turned…
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aliassinna
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Digging into basement
I’m currently looking to purchase a property in East New York. It is my understand that earlier this year the DOB passed a program allowing…
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coloradodraincleaner
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Updating amps to condo building
I’m in the process of a reno and recently learned that we need to upgrade amps to run hvac, but it seems this would require…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Super in a small condomini building Bedford Stuyvesant/Bushwick area
Hi, we are a new small condominium building(townhouse), looking for a Superintendent who primarily handle trash, cleaning hallway and staircase and snow shovel in winter…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mason for small job
I am looking to resolve an LPC violation on the front of my house in Park Slope left over by the prior owner. The job…
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brownstonenoob
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for air purifiers to remove weed smell from neighbors?
I keep getting strong weed smell in my home. It can last for hours. How do I get the smell out or reduce it? I’ve…
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pmody
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Choosing a Title Company
Hi All, I’m refinancing my brownstone in Cobble Hill and I have the option to choose my own title company. I’m going to shop around.…
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cherylandmichelle
in Cleaning and Maid Services 12 years and 10 months ago
One-time house cleaning service
My husband and I are soon expecting our first child and want to hire a house cleaner to come on a one time basis in…
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Lurker
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Floor refinishing recommendation: Carlos Woodfloors!
Dropping a note to compliment the work of Carlos, who gets lots of recs here. He and his crew refinished our parlor floor, ~850 or…
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walter.dufresne
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Carrara marble mantel
I have two Carrara marble mantels that I will be removing from a home I purchased (I have two pretty amazing mantels of my own…
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Augustiner
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
So you changed the C of O as part of your renovation?
If you changed the Certificate of Occupancy please get in touch, even if the tax robot did not serve your papers yet. After my first…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Fire alarm service/central monitoring unit
We are currently thinking to switch provider of fire alarm system/central monitoring unit for a more affordable monthly service rate as well as sprinkler system.…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Paella windows question - Iron Ore or Eldridge gray
We have a light brick house and we’re getting new windows. Our architect is suggesting Eldridge Gray but I’m wondering if that’s too trendy. Windows…
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brownstonenoob
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Removing cork from wall
Actually, this is for a friend who is thinking about putting cork on her walls of her rental. She’s doing this for work reasons and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hinges
I am restoring an entrance door in Bed-Stuy the hinges on the exterior door art 5 x 2 3/4″. I need to replace a cracked…
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virat100
in Doors & Windows 6 years and 6 months ago
Window insulation
Currently we are looking for contractor to come in and insulate our windows. Can anyone suggest a contactor that specializes in window insulation?
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zvfcnbxdlvh
in Renovation 6 years and 6 months ago
Fireplace renovation
Two years ago we moved into the garden level of a brownstone in Brooklyn and wanted to renovate our fireplace. We contacted Big Apple Chimney…
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bzsvsuhcjr
in General Discussion 6 years and 7 months ago
Building out Bedrooms in a 7 - 8 Foot Basement. Is It Comfortable?
My family is looking at a South Slope two-family, wood-framed home. It’s currently setup with two, one-bedroom units with 9 foot ceilings. There’s also an…
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