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erinelix

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Help with Russwin Potbelly Door Closer

I have no idea who to contact for help – I think the closer works fine, but the door mount, I’m guessing its made from…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Companies that move appliances

Hi all, I’m looking for a moving company in Brooklyn that is available for small jobs, i.e., moving a single appliance. Bonded and insured as…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

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Companies that move appliances

Hi all, I’m looking for a moving company in Brooklyn that is available for small jobs, i.e., moving a single appliance. Bonded and insured as…

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pdqmail

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Structural Engineer recommendations

Hi everyone, The condo building where I live, based in Astoria, is looking to hire a structural engineer to price out a structural report we…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

New Plumbing

Hello everyone, I am about to purchase a 2 family brownstone in Bed Stuy. Can you please let me know how much I should anticipate…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

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window a/c units

does the water drip damage brownstone and front facades

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

deva

in Bath & Kitchen 8 years and 8 months ago

High End Kitchen Vent Repair and Installation

I have a nice kitchen vent that was never properly installed and it also stopped working although I never used it. Would like to find…

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deva

in Bath & Kitchen 8 years and 8 months ago

High End Kitchen Vent Repair and Installation

I have a nice kitchen vent that was never properly installed and it also stopped working although I never used it. Would like to find…

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ning

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Random firemen inspection - what to expect

Firemen came to my 3-family house wanting to do a “random” inspection of basement and roof. Luckily I was not there and tenants did not…

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kjb

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Portable hot water heaters?

Our 100 yr old building had a gas leak and it’s going to be at least 5-10 weeks before we get hot water (permits/nat grid/DOB,…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

swann dvr recoreder

i need a technican who would fix my swann nvr 8 7300 cam recorder. thanks for all recomendations

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swann dvr recoreder

i need a technican who would fix my swann nvr 8 7300 cam recorder. thanks for all recomendations

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irozhko

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Design Build Firm VS. Separate Architect & GC?

We are in the process of closing on a 4 story + cellar Bed Sty non landmark brownstone. The house does not need a gut…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

katieinbrooklyn

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Nick Cammarato Suing His Purchasers

Many years after he sold the units at 225 and 233 Pacific, Nick Cammarato is aggressively suing everyone he sold units to. He never made…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

notfromny

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Rental apt: to broker or not?

We are the soon-to-be owners of a 2-family, and will be renting our top floor apartment out, living in the bottom floor. We have a…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

katieinbrooklyn

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Nick Cammarato Suing His Purchasers

Many years after he sold the units at 225 and 233 Pacific, Nick Cammarato is aggressively suing everyone he sold units to. He never made…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Pea Gravel Project in Brooklyn

I’m trying to find a company that can deliver pea gravel in Park Slope for a project that would require about 2.4 cubic yards and…

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shurafa

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Other Good Online Forums?

I LOVE these forums they are particularly useful for NYC related questions and local permitting info. I am looking for some other good online resources…

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gemby

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

at what point to call contractors?

Hi, We are planning to start a renovation in the next six months and I’m feeling a little bit overwhelmed in figuring out where to…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

slavan1320

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Glass Backyard Extension and Privacy

Does anyone have experience building a glass extension off the ground floor of a townhouse? Originally, we hoped to build a 10′ extension of the…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

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