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ddavey
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Contractor
Could anyone rec a contractor to refinish floors and install a bathroom and kitchen? (In Harlem!). Thank you!!
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brooklynchic
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Contractor MIA
The contractor I hired to do work on my house is dragging his fee t on completing the project. He has gone MIA and is…
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zhoushi
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Duplex brownstone w Single Gas Heater - Heat not circulating in some rooms
Hi. I have a two unit brownstone with a duplex over a duplex; have a gas-heater which heats water, and circulates through copper pipes all…
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brooklyntoqueens
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
NO AirBandB rider on a tenant's lease
Has anyone added any wording on a lease prohibiting a tenant to sublet by using short term websites? If anyone has a suggestion on the…
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mesharc
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Soundproofingsolution(s) wanted
I have a 2-family brownstone in Bedford Styvesant that has serious noise problems between apartments. I would like to hear from anybody who actually solved…
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accorsi
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Photos of Brownstone Overmantel Mirror for sale
Here are the photos for the Overmantel mirror from the Ft. Greene house demolished in the 1970s. [DSCN5414](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:KCFK:dscn5414.jpg.jpg) [DSCN5418](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:7GJv:dscn5418.jpg.jpg) [DSCN5419](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:xZMv:dscn5419.jpg.jpg) [DSCN5422](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:T1YV:dscn5422.jpg.jpg)
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mr.-michael
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Removing a fireplace mantel
Anyone have any tips on removing a fireplace mantel from a home? I’d like to keep it intact
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bandagtire
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
HELOC financing: We have substantial equity in our two-family brownstone in Clin
ton Hill. Looking for a lender that is somewhat flexible on loan to value ratios. Anyone have any suggestions.
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idreamoftile
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Boerum Hill Renovation Thoughts
Looking for opinions from people who had a complete renovation. Looking for opinions on your experience setting up a smart home. Good experience or bad?…
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dmdesmond
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
task rabbit or other hourly price handyman work?
Has anyone used task rabbit or another online service to book handymen at a set hourly price? I see that they do small electrical and…
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accorsi
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Brownstone Overmantel Mirror For Sale
I have a high quality overmantel mirror from a Ft. Greene brownstone demolished in the 1970s. It is Renaissance Revival style(1860s-70s) and is rosewood with…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Legal Advice Needed ASAP - Landlord Wants To Demolish Wall
I have an emergency situation where my landlord needs to demolish one of my bedroom walls & closet because of messed up piping in my…
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Appliance Advice Needed
I’m renovating the galley kitchen in my pre-war apartment. I need to buy a new fridge, gas range and microwave. Does anyone have any experience…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Newly renovated rental apartment - owner-provided curtains/hardware?
We just finished renovating a new, rental duplex in our brownstone, and we are wary of prospective tenants punching holes in the walls for the…
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chelseasf
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Uneven basement floor issues
I am getting a new washer and dryer but the concrete floor in our basement is super uneven – by a couple of inches near…
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l_studio
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Exterior wood bay window help
We are looking for recommendations for someone to repair and paint the exterior wood bay window on our brick home. I’ve also heard that you…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Welding courses
Which certification do I need to choose to get a welding job? I have completed my schooling and I decided to choose welding as my…
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spicygreencurry
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
noxious fumes form construction next door
hey there. we live in a wood frame bushwick townhouse. they started renovations next door and all the fumes from their paint thinner and primer…
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cobblehillbilly
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Help: Recommendation needed for basement repairs
I need someone to replace temporary lolly column main beam supports with real supports with footings and to replace crumbling ceiling, Thanks. [IMG_5615](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:G3Bi:img_5615.jpg.jpg)
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