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dumbogirl
in Electricians 11 years and 6 months ago
ISO Electrician for a number of odd jobs
Nothing too complicated, but definitely a lot of small tasks — repairing outdoor fixture, adding timer to lights, repairing another fixture, etc. Any recommendations for…
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deanbh
in Electricians 12 years ago
Settlement offer from Con Ed
I’d thought I’d update the Brownstoner group on our ongoing small claims court case against Con Ed for flooding our basement with a fire hydrant.…
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rh
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Cost of Paint Stripping
I’ve always stripped my own paint, so I don’t know what it would cost to have something stripped. I’m selling a mirror in as-is condition…
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deanbh
in Utilities 11 years and 11 months ago
Con Ed being a$$holes ....but we are persevering
I thought the Brownstoner family might like an update on my co-ops small claims court case against Con Edison for flooding our basement on the…
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deanbh
in Legal 11 years and 6 months ago
And they said we'd never win.......
Well folks for some of the long timers you might know the story – http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/forums/topic/con-ed-being-aholes-but-we-are-persevering/ But the long and the short of it…..we finally got…
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mozeeatupu
in Building Code 11 years and 6 months ago
Need Local Law 10/99
Anyone know where I can get a copy of Local Law 10/99 Sprinklering of Residential Buildings? Somewhere online would be great, as I can’t find…
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jogdiddy22
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Moving Sale- Many great items-vintage & new
SATURDAY-OCT. 25 10am-3pm 70-03 68 Street, 2nd Floor – Glendale, Queens Mahogany Cedar Lined Hope Chest Gov. Winthrop Secretary Desk Mahogany Bedroom Set-5 piece Butler…
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jogdiddy22
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Moving Sale- Many great items-vintage & new
SATURDAY-OCT. 25 10am-3pm 70-03 68 Street, 2nd Floor – Glendale, Queens Mahogany Cedar Lined Hope Chest Gov. Winthrop Secretary Desk Mahogany Bedroom Set-5 piece Butler…
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bagofbricks
in Heating 11 years and 6 months ago
When are you turning your heat on?
Or maybe a better question might be.. Have you turned your heat on yet?
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brooklyntoqueens
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
Shower plumbing and rough-ins
Our architect designed the showers to be placed inside the brick wall. The GC is saying that this is not ideal because in case something…
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yanks21
in Masonry 14 years and 7 months ago
Reputable company to strip paint off rear brick facade and repoint some areas?
Any suggestions? Thanks!
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quincystreet
in Legal 11 years and 6 months ago
Party Wall
Hi All, The house next door to mine is being flipped. It was demo-ed down to the 4 walls. They maxed out the square footage…
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meme2
in Furniture 11 years and 6 months ago
Cedar wardrobe for sale $175
Solid Wood and Fully Cedar lined. It has 4 cedar drawers & fully lined cedar closet . This piece is solid wood and completely lined…
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meme2
in Furniture 11 years and 6 months ago
Cedar wardrobe for sale $175
Solid Wood and Fully Cedar lined. It has 4 cedar drawers & fully lined cedar closet . This piece is solid wood and completely lined…
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fitch
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Ladder to Roof Hatch - Wood to Steel
Hi all, Hoping someone has a recommendation for me. Our roof hatch is accessed by a wooden ladder that I would like to have replaced…
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njs
in Exteriors 12 years and 8 months ago
James Hardie siding installation
We want to re-side our frame house with James Hardie siding. Brownstoners have recommended T&A Carpentry, but they don’t seem to answer emails or phone…
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williamsburgguys
in Tile 11 years and 6 months ago
Free grout and plaster
Time to clean out the basement storage room of stuff I will never use. If anyone wants free plaster and grout, I have to give…
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dxdamico
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
2 Story Limestone renovation
Hello Brownstoner, We are in contract on a 2 story limestone and we are looking for a contractor for the full renovation. We would like…
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