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11fiesta.el
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Rrecommendation for Expeditor
Does anyone have a recommendation for an expeditor? What would the cost range be for an Alt-2?
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CarmenR
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
1850s wood interior stair balusters available
We had to rebuild the stairs in our 1850s woodframe home and saved the balusters. They are either mahogany or black walnut and have quite…
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walester
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Senior Move Manager
After 36 years of living in Brooklyn, my husband and I are downsizing our 4-story home. We want to hire what’s known as a Senior…
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browngurl
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Heating a townhouse : ducted minisplit system vs radiators
We are gut renovating our townhouse and am wondering if we should replace our radiators with the ducted minisplit system. We re using such a…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Entrance door hardware
Any recommendations where to look for entrance door hardware for brownstone doors? Would love vintage, but happy with classic, quality new hardware. Thanks Brownstoners &…
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Extorted by plumber
I’ve had and am still having a horrible experience with a plumber. He was recommended by the contractor and since they worked together in the…
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transworld
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Backflow preventer annual test
I need someone to do it in brooklyn. Someone has a name recommendation and cost? Thanks!
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jbrook
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
I need a dependable plumber for small progect in Garden City, NY
I need replace Garbage Disposal on a budget. Thanks!
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cmu
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Park Slope 3 Bedroom Rental
Have 3 bedroom duplex to rent from Dec 5th…what’s the best place to list?…Craigslist is obvious. Streeteasy? Others?
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andord
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Original Marble Fireplace (c.1890) for sale (Boerum Hill)
I am looking to sell an original marble fireplace that we no longer need due to our renovation plans. $300. The fireplace is still fitted…
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benoit
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Stripping woods doors recommendation
I would like to share and recommend someone is name is Tyrone he did some work for me ,he did removed all the paints on…
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ditmarsman
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 9 years and 4 months ago
Oil Tank Removal FDNY Permit Gas Conversion
Hi Everyone, I was curious if someone knew the answer to this. I have just completed an oil to gas conversion. Previously I had to…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Master Plumber Help Desperately needed!
Master Plumber help needed- This is a long one and I hope someone is able to help or give some suggestions. We completed a gut…
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mschmonsky
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Trespa Exterior Home Siding
We’re thinking about using Trespa Pura NFC siding for the back facade of our home. The sample looks great, but I worry that the faux…
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laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Door bell, Alarm systems & keyless Entry
We live in an area in bed stuy where it is not an option for a package to ever be left outside our door without…
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Security/Alarm System
Does anyone have any advice on alarm systems and companies out there? There appears to be a crack den directly opposite my house and during…
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Zoning - Development - Greenwood Heights
How can I find out what the zoning restrictions are? A lot next door to my house is being sold for development and I want…
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benoit
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Paints removal recommendation
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