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landofenchantment
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago
Not a shill, just a rec (plumber)
I just used Joe from Petri Plumbing to repair a leak in my building. I found the source of the leak (2nd floor radiator leaking…
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stricklands
in Pest Control 13 years and 8 months ago
What do I do about mice? I don't have them on the bottom 4 floors of my townhouse, tenants complaining on top 2 floors.
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esther
in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago
Construction/Refinance Loan for Mix Use Property
Hello All, I am looking for a mortgage broker who can recommend a 30 year fix rate loan on a commerical mix use property in…
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starfish11040
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago
Where can I find this bathroom wall covering? (picture included)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eb4069088c3f-.jpg A few years ago I bought and installed this waterproof vinyl wall covering for the three walls surrounding the bath tub in a tenant’s…
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blipton
in Decorative 13 years and 8 months ago
crossbar for front-of-house lamp post
does anyone know where you can purchase one? id like to hang a plant off my lamp post
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nf85
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 8 months ago
House full of woodwork--how do I know what to do with it?
We are lucky enough to have bought a house chock full of beautifully preserved wood paneling, etc.; the owner seems to have stripped and then…
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m0n0t0ne
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 8 months ago
Condo Conversion, Certificate of Occupancy
Hello, I’m interested in a unit in 509 Chanucey but when I checked the DOB I noticed there is no CofO. I spoke to the…
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rayhall
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 8 months ago
Does anyone know what the plan is for the empty lot on the east side of Boerum Place between Atlantic and Pacific?
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realestate
in Doors 13 years and 8 months ago
Masonite-veneer doors for modern townhouse reno?
For interior doors in modern townhouse brownstone reno, has anyone used masonite-veneer doors? Our doors are very simple/modern in style and while architect specified solid…
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ejalbk
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
Boiler Cleaner Needed
We need our cast iron oil-fired boiler cleaned. Looking for recommendations. Thanks.
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hillel
in Other 13 years and 8 months ago
Humidifier
What is the best humidifier out there? I would need one for my 4 units building that has a large escavated basement. Something not too…
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ejalbk
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
Boiler Cleaner Needed
We need our cast iron oil-fired boiler cleaned. Looking for recommendations. Thanks.
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ejalbk
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
New Sections Needed for Boiler: Installer?
Our cast iron boiler (located in Manhattan in a 22 unit building) has several rotten sections which need to be replaced. We called one of…
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leezle
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 8 months ago
Need a piece of wood cut - VERY simple job
Our 6 month old son is getting more and more mobile by the minute and we’re in baby-proofing mode. We have a tv stand with…
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spaceaddict
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Buying a Brownstone for under 500K
I want to gauge the possibility of getting a liveable (do not have to be renovated) Brownstone that is within walking distance to the A…
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maigheo
in Soundproofing 13 years and 11 months ago
Soundproofing the ceiling
I’d be grateful for feedback from anyone having knowledge of/experience with soundproofing a ceiling. I live in a 700 square-foot pre-war one-bedroom co-op which I…
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cjs
in Building Code 13 years and 8 months ago
With or Without an Expeditor?
Is it impossible to file at the Brooklyn Department of Buildings without an expeditor? If so what is the time frame to file and get…
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cjs
in Building Code 13 years and 8 months ago
With or Without an Expeditor?
Is it impossible to file at the Brooklyn Department of Buildings without an expeditor? If so what is the time frame to file and get…
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