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peaceout

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Looking for Someone to install a Mortise Lock asap

Hi Brownstoners, Any recommendations? It’s a tough weekend with the holiday, any recs appreciated!

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Updated 8 years and 9 months ago

peaceout

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Looking for Someone to install a Mortise Lock asap

Hi Brownstoners, Any recommendations? It’s a tough weekend with the holiday, any recs appreciated!

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zajkina

in Renovation 8 years and 9 months ago

Antique Pier Mirror For Sale

Antique mirror comes from a home built in 1901. It has been fully restored. Mirror itself has a few nicks but it’s not too noticeable…

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notfromny

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Electrician Questions

Short: James at Bruno Electric or Moe at Electrician Techs — anyone have experiences good or bad to share with me? Both had reasonable quotes…

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Updated 8 years and 9 months ago

dashe

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Recommendation for flooring contractor?

Hi there, I would like to redo the floor on my kitchen (and possibly my bathroom). Does anyone have a recommendation of a contractor they…

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dashe

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Recommendation for flooring contractor?

Hi there, I would like to redo the floor on my kitchen (and possibly my bathroom). Does anyone have a recommendation of a contractor they…

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peaceout

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Sheer Curtains for Exterior Brownstone Doors?

Hi Brownstoners, Any ideas were to buy those pretty sheer curtains for exterior doors? Thanks!

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Updated 8 years and 9 months ago

gellhorngal

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

carpenter needed for smallish job

hello. we need a carpenter to build a small stand that can hold CDs, a printer, etc. dimensions are sort of weird but job should…

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shbrooklyn

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Looking for lawyer for our small Coop building

After many years our coop’s lawyer is retiring. We are looking for a new lawyer. We are a small 10 unit building in Park Slope.…

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Dmolina

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Recent Sales on Grand

Hi – Does anyone know anything about the recent sales on Grand between Gates and Putnam – 411 and 417 Grand? Seems like they were…

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bergenbabe

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Boiler installation

I would like to replace my gas fired boiler in a 20’by40′ 4 story brownstone. I would appreciate any recommendations for plumbing installation and make…

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Updated 8 years and 9 months ago

j.e.c2769

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Outdoor Furniture

Could someone recommend stores in Brooklyn that sell high quality outdoor/patio furniture? Anything more appealing than the home depot run of the mill?

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notfromny

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Electrician Questions

Short: James at Bruno Electric or Moe at Electrician Techs — anyone have experiences good or bad to share with me? Both had reasonable quotes…

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vngriwvly

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Skylights

Hi, I’m putting in a few small skylights into a project. I would like to use an all-glass pyramid shaped light. I’ve been seeing a…

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dmdesmond

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Sidewalk referral -landmark

I have had a hard time finding someone to do our concrete sidewalk in a landmark neighborhood. I was going to go with WP Bluestone…

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Updated 8 years and 9 months ago

peaceout

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Sheer Curtains for Exterior Brownstone Doors?

Hi Brownstoners, Any ideas were to buy those pretty sheer curtains for exterior doors? Thanks!

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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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woodchip

in Home Buying 12 years and 1 month ago

NYC Commissioner of Social Services mortgage on ACRIS?

Was looking up a property on ACRIS and saw that the (apparent) owner took out a “mortgage” in the amount of $200,000 from NYC COMMISSIONER…

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Updated 8 years and 9 months ago

salcovarrubias

in Exteriors 8 years and 10 months ago

Tree Removal in Brooklyn

Hello. I need a very large tree removed. I was quoted a price of $6,000 and it seems a bit high, though the person is…

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Updated 8 years and 9 months ago

sleestack

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Seeking bluestone installer recommendation

We’re looking for someone to demolish our existing concrete areaway and install new bluestone. I would be grateful for any recommendations the community can provide.…

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Updated 8 years and 9 months ago

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