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roux42

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years ago

Large tree stump removal?

Hello folks! We have a large stump at the Prospect Heights Community Farm (on St. Marks by Vanderbilt) that we need removed. The stump is…

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scoop69

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years ago

Best Plants for Shady Garden

My backyard garden is in the shade most of the time so I need some ideas for plants and flowers that will do okay in…

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Updated 14 years ago

shasha

in Brownstoner 14 years ago

How do you check up on a mortgage company ie Emery Federal if it is in Ohio and its rates seem fantastic for a refi?

How do you check up on a mortgage company ie Emery Federal if it is in Ohio and its rates seem great but I’m in…

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guikazoid

in Pest Control 14 years ago

Termite / Pest Control for Frame House In Gowanus

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e2736d524e22-.jpg We would like to get some type of pest control system (mainly prevent termites) at our new (potential) house.  What company does the community suggest?…

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kiki

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years and 1 month ago

Has anyone used Green Leaf Tree Removal?

I got a flyer on my door for a coupon from Green Tree Removal and wondering if anyone has used them. Thanks.

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Updated 14 years ago

scoop69

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years ago

Best Plants for Shady Garden

My backyard garden is in the shade most of the time so I need some ideas for plants and flowers that will do okay in…

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gpoint

in Building Code 14 years ago

City building classification and Deed say two different things

City classification for building is (CO) 3 families and the deed from the City Registers office, from the last purchase, has the property listed as a…

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Updated 14 years ago

brolic84

in Cleaning and Maid Services 14 years ago

I'm looking for an exterminator that I used from this site named Charlie. Does anyone know of him and have his contact info?

Exterminator?

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Updated 14 years ago

Scarlett

in Taxes 14 years ago

Tax Abatement

Hi. I am seriously considering purchasing a condo in Carroll Gardens whose tax abatement is set to start phasing out (I think that’s the right…

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ojonyc

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

found cut joists when we started bathroom remodel

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e25b4f786543-.jpg We start just started what we thought would be a pretty straight forward bathroom remodeling on the parlour floor of an 18′  wide 1890s…

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Updated 14 years ago

orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

recs to install kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans - volume3

Kitchen is located centre of house – need duct to run through one wall, across the next room (approx 10ft) and out the rear wall.…

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orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

Rec to install kitehen and bathroom exhaust fans (includig ductwork)

anyone out there??

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xistent

in Doors & Windows 14 years ago

RESTORING WEIGHT & CHAIN WINDOWS

Does anybody have a good recommendation for somebody that can restore our old windows? They work ok, but need some work…. Thanks

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Updated 14 years ago

ojonyc

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

found cut joists when we started bathroom remodel

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e25b4f786543-.jpg We start just started what we thought would be a pretty straight forward bathroom remodeling on the parlour floor of an 18′  wide 1890s…

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gpoint

in Building Code 14 years ago

City building classification and Deed say two different things

City classification for building is (CO) 3 families and the deed from the City Registers office, from the last purchase, has the property listed as a…

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CG11231

in Co-Op Related 14 years ago

Attorney for Refinancing of Brownstone Co-op

Does anyone have an attorney recommendation – looking for someone to represent the building (4 units) through closing.  We’re located in Carroll Gardens. Thank you.

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dylan621

in General Contractors 14 years ago

Recommendation for contractor with experience with tin ceilings

We’d like to move a non-load bearing wall that separates two bedrooms to make the narrower bedroom bigger.  There is a tin ceiling in the…

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georgereno

in Brownstoner 14 years ago

Sidewalk repair

We need to repair our sidewalk for insurance reasons.  Any recommendations for specialists or contractors who do this type of work?  Thank you.

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orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

Rec to install kitehen and bathroom exhaust fans (includig ductwork)

anyone out there??

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zachjh

in Heating 14 years ago

Cost to convert from gas to oil?

I’m in contract on a house with an ancient oil-filed steam boiler (83 yrs old!). I’m planning on replacing the damn thing as soon as…

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