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kerthyfix@me.com

in Bath & Kitchen 4 months ago

reglaze bathtub

Any recommendations for A Brooklyn or New York based company that will do professional bathtub reglazing?

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Updated 4 months ago

BobMarvin

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 7 months ago

Parapet Inspections

As a follow up to the topic I started a few weeks ago, these FAQs from DOB answer some of the questions: https://www.nyc.gov/site/buildings/safety/parapets-frequently-asked-questions.page I was…

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Updated 4 months ago

menierchoc

in Bath & Kitchen 4 months ago

Spraypainting Kitchen cabinets?

Can anyone recommend a place to have kitchen cabinets spray painted that is reasonable? I am willing to take the doors and drawer faces upstate…

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Updated 4 months ago

homely

in Architectural Salvage 5 months ago

Is it oak or pine?

I can’t tell what wood this is. It comes from a Brooklyn brownstone. It is tongue and groove, 5/16th deep, 2 inches wide. Is it…

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Updated 4 months ago

melissalangdon

in General Discussion 5 months ago

Door for closet area under the stoop

Hi – Has anyone installed a door to the little closet/space under the stairs in their stoop? We keep ice melt, brooms, other supplies etc…

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Updated 4 months ago

dindy

in Renovation 5 months ago

terrazzo floor

Does anyone know a terrazzo installer that has samples you can see ? I am looking to do custom, possibly with shells, but would like…

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Updated 5 months ago

steam_man

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 7 months ago

Landscape Designer or Architect

My building is looking to do some landscape work and we have an awful lot of area (1/4 acre) to work with. We have a…

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Updated 5 months ago

asanc

in Real Estate - General 5 months ago

Gowanus

How do I go about applying for Gowanus?

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Updated 5 months ago

trini73diva

in General Discussion 6 years and 8 months ago

Cleaning service

Anyone know of someone or a company that is in the house cleaning business? Preferably someone who brings their own supplies.

1

Updated 5 months ago

bk123

in Renovation 5 months ago

Building Materials

I made a list of building product manufacturers. Hope this is helpful. If anyone has a product they like, please let me know. https://westchesterarchitects.com/resources

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stevenchurch

in Renovation 5 months ago

Bringing Garden level to above grade in Brooklyn Brownstone

We just bought a 4 level brownstone in Brooklyn. The “garden level” 60% or so below grade in the rear of the building and there…

3

Updated 5 months ago

Brownstone Home Inspection

in Architectural Salvage 5 months ago

Various Entry Door Sets For Sale

I have three pair of entry doors for sale. two pair are actual brownstone style doors and the third is a pair of “barn” or…

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Updated 5 months ago

ppet456

in General Discussion 5 months ago

HOA legal entity?

Hi, all, I live in a 4-unit condo buildings where all owners are occupiers. We each bought our units from a sponsor, who converted an…

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Updated 5 months ago

snkrs3746

in General Discussion 6 months ago

263 prospect ave

Was it originally proposed as a 10 story 125 luxury apts? With underground parking?

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Updated 6 months ago

diannemorales

in General Discussion 7 months ago

Sidewalk repairs

I am in need of a licensed contractor to repair the concrete sidewalk in front of my house. Has anyone done this and can recommend…

3

Updated 6 months ago

huesos

in General Discussion 6 months ago

Excellent Housing Court Attorney/Firm Needed

We need a top-notch attorney who regularly works in Brooklyn Housing Court. This is not an ordinary non-payment case but a complicated case where a…

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chipito

in Plumbing 6 months ago

Smart water monitor/shut-off systems

I don’t see any recent posts on this so am wondering if anyone who’s installed one (like the Moen Flo/Phyn/StreamLabs/FloLogic) can weigh in on how…

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cupotea

in Renovation 6 months ago

Glass for Brownstone Doors

Hi, Can anyone recommend a glass company for a double Brownstone door?

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Updated 6 months ago

katiekeating

in Plumbing 6 months ago

Hydro jetting

So… after having a roto-rooter guy come out and snake the waste line that backed up all over our basement floor (hours before a dinner…

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Updated 6 months ago

huesos

in Heating and Cooling 6 months ago

Oil Boiler Cleaner?

Looking for a recommendation for an oil burning boiler cleaner. Need to have our boiler vacuumed and breeching cleaned as well. Thank you.

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Updated 6 months ago

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