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bbmg
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Park Slope Wednesday parking / street cleaning alternate-side parking
Hi – Does anyone know of any streets in Park Slope that have Wednesday alt-side parking? Trying to leave the car there while gone over…
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citigyz
in Electricians 11 years and 11 months ago
short in house wiring
One dupex outlet is not working. No breakers have tripped. How do you track down a short with so many outlets in the house?
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bedstuytownhouse
in General Contractors 11 years and 10 months ago
Is it possible to switch contractors with open permits?
We have been working with a new contractor, who we found on this site, and are not happy so we want to cut ties but…
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trudylou
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Radiator and thermostat help
We have steam heat and the house is too hot on top and cold on the parlor floor where the thermostat is. We need help…
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streaker
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Whitestone Contracting Associates – Anybody have experience with these guys?
I got hit hard by Sandy and I’ve been referred to this general contractor who does work through Home Depot. Does anyone have any experience…
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bkbrownstone
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 10 months ago
Shutter Latches
I just had my shutters stripped and want to replace the broken/bent latches. Looking to see if anyone has for sale, 4 latches, or know…
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trudylou
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Radiator and thermostat help
We have steam heat and the house is too hot on top and cold on the parlor floor where the thermostat is. We need help…
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bedstuytownhouse
in General Contractors 11 years and 10 months ago
Is it possible to switch contractors with open permits?
We have been working with a new contractor, who we found on this site, and are not happy so we want to cut ties but…
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brooklynladymm
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen cabinets recommendation
Hi all, I am sprucing up my kitchen a bit. I moved in 7 years and I’m finally investing a bit of money to customize…
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vttobk
in Radiators 13 years and 5 months ago
Original cast iron in wall radiators for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb7e135e8b24-.jpg Five in wall cast iron radiators for sale as brownstone renovation underway. 31 X 20 X 5.5″, 44.5 X 20 X5.5″, 36 X 20…
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dxdamico
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 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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brooklyn72
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Power wash and tuck pointing
Hi, We are planning on having the brick on the back of our house power washed and tuck pointed. Anyone had great experience with a…
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clairebear246
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
window repair/replacement + wood stain on floors
we need to repair some/replace most of the windows in our home. we’d like them to be historically faitful (~1900), BUT energy efficient (duh) and…
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crownheights2013
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
How quickly can you refi after closing?
We may have an opportunity to by a below market property quickly all cash. The money would be provided by a private lender. We would…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Help making a brownstone purchase decision. 16 1/2 wide 3 family or 18 wide 4
Hello all, I have been reading this forum for the last week or so, trying to educate myself as much as possible, prior to making…
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brooklynite5
in Construction 11 years and 10 months ago
Small jobs - good person needed
I have some small jobs that need done: 1) Install range hood, 2) install kitchen sink drain, 3) repair small leak in roof. Does anyone…
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brooklynladymm
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen cabinets recommendation
Hi all, I am sprucing up my kitchen a bit. I moved in 7 years and I’m finally investing a bit of money to customize…
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nintzk86
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion Plumber Rec
Can anyone recommend a plumber for oil to gas conversion in a rowhouse/brownstone. Also this is Manhattan. Thanks
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cathyg
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 4 months ago
Looking for an Interior Designer who specializes in small spaces
Looking for an interior designer who will help us redo our kids bedrooms. The spaces are small and we have lots of storage issues. Looking…
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