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backeast
in Heating and Air Conditioning 11 years and 10 months ago
A/C repair person
Hi – looking for an HVAC technician who can address a problem with a (new) Mitsubishi City Multi system. Any recommendations?
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grrlfire
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Need Spray Foam Insulation, any recomendations?
Hi, The addition circa 1930 to our bed stuy limestone is in need of insulation badly. We upgraded the boiler, vents, radiators etc. last year…
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stuyheights
in Metalwork 11 years and 7 months ago
restoring railings / ironwork
We are looking to bring the original railings back to life on our brownstone. They are shot in every way. They are peeling, missing pieces,…
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lz26
in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago
Intercom System
We have to choose an intercom system for the front door in our house. Anyone have any systems they would recommend or discourage? Thanks so…
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hawaiismurf
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
New water service subcontractor recommendation?
Hi, I know this question has been asked before and I can’t locate it in the archive. Looking for contractor recommendations for new combined water…
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petp
in Heating 11 years and 7 months ago
Heating oil price lock, any good?
Was wondering if any people have done a price lock on their heating oil in the past. My current oil company is offering that for…
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cbzee
in Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
Fix bathroom leak - through the floor or ceiling?
Dear Brownstoners, We moved into a 1910’s single family in Queens in February. We are renovating as our time and money allows. However, we have…
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slopefarm
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Rental Listing - Best Websites Now?
We have a 2-fam. We always list the apartment no broker, no fee. It’s been a few years since the last vacancy. What are the…
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enew555
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Brownstone for sale
Are there still cash buyers looking for brownstones in bed sty?
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geezee
in Roofers 14 years and 7 months ago
Roof Asbestos Abatement
Hi, we’re looking for someone to remove asbestos from our roof in the areas that will be affected by our building a bulkhead and installing…
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radicalnewtherapy
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 7 months ago
Do sheet metal cornices need to be capped?
We are buying a flip (I know) and they’ve put in a new cornice but it is not capped. 1\. Is it a code requirement?…
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4668squarefeet
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 8 months ago
Custom wood cabinets for Ikea kitchen frames??
We are in the throws of kitchen decision nightmares (and I thought this was going to be fun). We are weighing all options and a…
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lz26
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 7 months ago
Finishing Carpenter
Finishing Carpenter needed for molding repair/replacement, window framing, door framing in an Old Townhouse in Brooklyn. Experience necessary & references. 200$/day
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terryhoppy
in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago
staining indoor window shutters
can anyone recommend someone who can stain window shutters; they all have been stripped of old paint. thanks terry
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gvlibrandi
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
HONEY BEE HIVE RELOCATION
Would like to relocate honey bee hive in the knot of a very very big elm tree. Don’t want to exterminate. Have tried both Botanic…
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radicalnewtherapy
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 7 months ago
Do sheet metal cornices need to be capped?
We are buying a flip (I know) and they’ve put in a new cornice but it is not capped. 1\. Is it a code requirement?…
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4668squarefeet
in Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Mahogany exterior door - paint or stain?
At long last, we can focus on the outside of our house and new front door is top of list – we are getting a…
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8104012
in Doors 11 years and 7 months ago
Lockitron
https://lockitron.com/store/buzzer I’m curious if anyone has installed this. With a baby on the way, I’m looking for a way to mute our buzzer a bit.…
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