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11231

in Flooring 13 years ago

Where to get Old Masters Floor Stain?

Does anyone know where I can get Old Masters floor stain besides Park Slope Hrdware?  Thank you.

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Updated 13 years ago

johnmarrison

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago

How to cleaning and Polish Stainless steel kitchen sink?

Hi all, Can anyone suggest me, how to cleaning and Polish Stainless steel kitchen sink? Thanks in advance John

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Updated 13 years ago

elguapo

in Moving and Storage 13 years ago

Seeking input on Greenbaum Expert Moving Co.

I’ve been pricing out local movers and these guys come in considerably less than most including Movers Not Shakers and Top Hat Movers. Their online…

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Updated 13 years ago

brownman

in Decks and Porches 13 years ago

Porch Columns

I am looking to replace my porch columns, they are rotted beyond repair. Does anyone know of a place in the nyc area that sells…

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Updated 13 years ago

elguapo

in Moving and Storage 13 years ago

Seeking input on Greenbaum Expert Moving Co.

I’ve been pricing out local movers and these guys come in considerably less than most including Movers Not Shakers and Top Hat Movers. Their online…

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luckyanchor

in Architecture 13 years ago

Can anyone recommend an architect, structural engineer, and contractor who can renovate the basement floor of a brownstone in clinton hill?

It would include putting in glass doors in rear, deck extending out of parlor, moving kicthen from one wall to the other, and replacing floors.…

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11231

in Flooring 13 years ago

Where to get Old Masters Floor Stain?

Does anyone know where I can get Old Masters floor stain besides Park Slope Hrdware?  Thank you.

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UWS

in Electricians 13 years ago

Need to organize phone wiring

Hi – We need someone who can organize our jumble of phone wires.  The main phone wire comes into a closet and then (sort of)…

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soultasto

in Brownstoner 13 years and 10 months ago

What recourse do owners of a new construction condo have in dealing with sponsor/developer who is ignoring problems that are arising in a building?

We have been owners of a unit in a 6 floor 12 unit condo that has been operating almost two years. The sponsor has been…

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Updated 13 years ago

ktm6

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years ago

disposal of paint cans?

What is the easiest way to get rid of old paint cans? Most are dried up but some still have paint in them. thanks

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Updated 13 years ago

anitayoga

in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years ago

Bareburger restaurant-1st st and 7th ave

Did Bareburger lose its liquor license? I went there last night and the waitress said it was reapplying for a license.

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Updated 13 years ago

aabklyn

in Conversion 13 years ago

Purcahsing an SRO?

I’m considering purchasing an SRO which has a certificate of non-harrassment and pre-approved plans to convert to a 2 family.  Has anyone been through this…

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Updated 13 years ago

ktm6

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years ago

disposal of paint cans?

What is the easiest way to get rid of old paint cans? Most are dried up but some still have paint in them. thanks

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housepoor

in Insurance 13 years ago

Distinguished Insurance Brokerage....anyone have any experience with them?

An insurance broker is proposing a policy on my 3 family brownstone from Distinguished (http://www.distinguished.com/Index.aspx), an insurance intermediary similar to Brownstone Agency. The underlying insurance…

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Updated 13 years ago

Amym718

in Insurance 13 years and 1 month ago

Any experience w/ Aspen American Insurance?

They’re underwriting for the Brownstone Agency, whose reputation is good, and the quote was reasonable. I’m wondering if anyone here has ever dealt with Aspen…

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Updated 13 years ago

dizelmc81

in Inspection 13 years ago

First time Buyer

Hello, First time buyer of a brownstone in Bed-Stuy…. 2 family 4 story…. we go into contract monday… what should be my first steps before…

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Updated 13 years ago

mlssa

in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years ago

Neighborhood information - J Train Broadway & Gates

Hi There, I am presently living in North Williamsburg and looking to make the move east. I have spotted some cheaper and more spacious rentals…

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Updated 13 years ago

willyb12

in General Contractors 13 years ago

Interior stairs

Hi, I own a triplex condo in and want to relocate the stairs that connect the 2nd to 3rd floors. I would like to remove…

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Updated 13 years ago

aabklyn

in Conversion 13 years ago

Purcahsing an SRO?

I’m considering purchasing an SRO which has a certificate of non-harrassment and pre-approved plans to convert to a 2 family.  Has anyone been through this…

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stickerhappy

in Building Code 13 years ago

Boiler room allowed to be combined within apt of a multi-family? Need advice

  We have a 5 family building- it was a 6 family, but the previous owner legally combined the two ground level apts to make…

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Updated 13 years ago

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