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bennybushwick
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years and 10 months ago
Pricing for an 900 Sq APT to paint
I was wondering the price to paint a 900 SQ APT . Or what it will cost by the hour . Or for the all…
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bk_homeslice
in Electricians 13 years and 8 months ago
plumbing and elecrtical
hey brownstoners, how do i know if the house i just bought needs the electrical and plubming updated? I havent done an inspection yet, but…
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bk_homeslice
in General Contractors 13 years and 8 months ago
innovation construction co - any reviews?
just wanted to see if anyone could provide some insightful feedback. Thanks
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brooklynpainter
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Lead Paint Clarification
First off, for full disclosure I am an interior painting contractor. I’ve recently noticed some confusion over the issue of lead paint and how…
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brooklynpainter
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Lead Paint Clarification
First off, for full disclosure I am an interior painting contractor. I’ve recently noticed some confusion over the issue of lead paint and how…
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stickerhappy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago
Reliable lead paint testing?
How reliable are those kits you get at Home Depot to test for lead paint? I have some paint chips from a ceiling and also…
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ellenlourie
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
IKEA kitchen new shelves, doors and parts, 1/2 price
IKEA kitchen new (sealed in the boxes) shelves, doors and cabinets parts, 1/2 price, leftovers after kitchen renovation. Anybody interested?
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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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GoodProspect
in Property Management 13 years and 8 months ago
Required notices in building?
We have owned a 4-unit rental building for about 7 years. When we bought it the owner had several metal signs posted in the vestibule…
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classon
in Mortgage 13 years and 8 months ago
silly question perhaps but...
Is it appropriate to send a gift to the mortgage broker who helped me refinace my house? If so, what? Or would an email suffice…
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UWS
in Exteriors 13 years and 9 months ago
rebuilding parapet wall
We have water leaking during hard rainstorms coming in through the exterior of our parapet wall at the back of our brownstone. The brick is…
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ebsjb
in Fire 13 years and 8 months ago
Fire Sprinkler Contractor Recommendation
Can anyone recommend a fire sprinkler installer?
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fnicolay
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 8 months ago
Caution re: Advanced Management & Caton/Stratford Owners Corp.
This is by way of FYI regarding Advanced Management (26 Court St.); who administer 1110 Caton Ave (among, I assume, other buildings). My wife and…
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fnicolay
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 8 months ago
Caution re: Advanced Management & Caton/Stratford Owners Corp.
This is by way of FYI regarding Advanced Management (26 Court St.); who administer 1110 Caton Ave (among, I assume, other buildings). My wife and…
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JeffersonAveMom
in Metalwork 13 years and 9 months ago
Custom range hood?
We’re looking for a skilled metal worker to build a custom stainless steel range hood above our stove. The venting is already installed; we just…
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Brownstonerlogin
in Mortgage 13 years and 9 months ago
Financing small co-ops: hopeless??
Anyone know of any lenders who will finance units in small co-ops? We own an apartment in a 4-unit co-op and are interested in refinancing–but…
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classon
in Mortgage 13 years and 8 months ago
silly question perhaps but...
Is it appropriate to send a gift to the mortgage broker who helped me refinace my house? If so, what? Or would an email suffice…
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housepoor
in Utilities 13 years and 9 months ago
Anyone have good or bad experiences with an ESCO?
Does anyone have any good or bad stories on using ESCOs for suppplying energy? I am using Ambit Energy, and I am wondering if they…
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