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BHS

in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago

Repair person for complex metal door?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e57c8426d3cc-.jpg Anybody have anyone to recommend for a vault-like interior firedoor? I have a couple early 20th century firedoors in my house and they have…

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brooklynhome

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago

How to protect skylights?

I have been reading online about ways to protect skylights from the winds we may get on Sunday.  Any advice or experiences about skylights is…

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hanssauerkraut

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 10 months ago

A hurricane-related question: Final walk-through scheduled right after the storm.

We are in contract on a woodframe house, scheduled to close next week. Of course we want to do a final walk-through of the place…

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mimimimi

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

Express F

I heard a rumor a few months ago that there was going to be an express F train with a stop at 15th St/Prospect Park.…

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guikazoid

in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago

Unable to obtain home insurance until hurricane passes

Geico just sent me an email stating “Currently, due to the weather restrictions, I cannot set up a new policy. We we be able to…

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guikazoid

in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago

Unable to obtain home insurance until hurricane passes

Geico just sent me an email stating “Currently, due to the weather restrictions, I cannot set up a new policy. We we be able to…

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nf85

in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 10 months ago

Rewiring: how concerned do I need to be about lead?

Hi all, This may fall under the horse-has-left-the-barn category, but we just had our house rewired and now that they are nearly done have found…

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snappyglitter

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! PARTY!!!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5627b1b6c98-.gif When: August 25th, 6:30pm Where: 308 Flatbush Avenue What: Do you really have to ask?                                                                                               CobbleSnaps Productions proudly presents our annual End of Summer…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

bobjohn

in Alarm 13 years and 10 months ago

Hurrecane preparations?

I never saw a hurrecane. Now I hearing that it will hit Brooklyn on sunday. My firm is in full “contingency” preparation for the event.…

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n1101

in Landlord 13 years and 10 months ago

Rigid Credit Check Rules

While I’m a renter, not a building owner, I understand the motivation behind doing credit checks for tenants but I’m having trouble understanding why so…

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lola

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago

house painter

We  recently painted our three-story brownstone and are so satisfied that I wanted to recommend our painter, Hugo. First of all our house looks amazing,…

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lola

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago

house painter

We  recently painted our three-story brownstone and are so satisfied that I wanted to recommend our painter, Hugo. First of all our house looks amazing,…

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ClintonHillette

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago

Hurricane and AC window units

Hi there, we’ve got a four-story row house with a few AC window units. Is it a good idea to take out the window units…

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slightREobsession

in Other 13 years and 10 months ago

Replacing hatches to basement

Our house came with old, open hatches to the basement (really just bars to prevent entry), with ill fitting covers. When it rains quite some…

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carolgardens

in General Contractors 13 years and 10 months ago

shade sail installer?

I’m looking for a contractor to install an 18′ square shade sail on the common roof deck of a condo building.  There are two existing…

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grimacenyc

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

Builder / GC needed for townhouse ground-up construction

Hello- I am looking for reccomendations for experienced Builders / GC’s that would be qualified to bid on our project which is a ground-up construction…

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anjelicablue

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago

Parlor Doors?

I am looking for a pair of parlor doors to fit a space that is 90″ high and 65″ wide. Doors that are a bit…

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gfsoileau

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Extending Parapet?

Hello Brownstoners, my neighbor has an old extension that is partially on my property. The extension is old, older than 10 years and is now…

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valerie

in Mortgage 13 years and 10 months ago

Mortgage Broker Recommendation - Harold Sokol

For anyone looking for a mortgage or to refinance, I highly recommend Harold Sokol (212-318-9472) of Manhattan Mortgage. I couldn’t believe how quickly and smoothly…

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slightREobsession

in Other 13 years and 10 months ago

Replacing hatches to basement

Our house came with old, open hatches to the basement (really just bars to prevent entry), with ill fitting covers. When it rains quite some…

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