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mediamaven56
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Short Sale Realtor?
Hi everyone, Might anyone be able to recommend a realtor specializing in short sales/bank owned/foreclosed properties in the Bed Stuy and Crown Heights areas? Someone…
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hbranty
in Tile 12 years and 4 months ago
Which looks better and will be safer: Honed or polished floor tile?
Replacing bathroom floor tile with 1″ hex and have choice between polished and honed. Which is better choice for floor? Like the look of polished…
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preetim22
in Tile 12 years and 1 month ago
Granite tile or Onyx?
There are two tiles available as you all know. I want it to be stylish and durable. Nowadays everybody’s got marble and granite tiles. I…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Installing floors about 250 sq
What is a fair labor only charge for 250 Sq: removal of existing floors, sub floors and install sub floors?
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mmilstein
in Flooring 11 years and 11 months ago
Bleaching Floors
My daughter would like to turn red oak floors grey, while preserving the grain. Very light grey, even a driftwood grey is the goal. Any…
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reno101
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Boiler Replacement
We are looking into replacing our old 120,000 BTU gas boiler with a new one. Our house is a typical single family, late 1800’s row…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Full payment for work
GC wants to be fully paid by next week. His permits are not close. What is the rule? Hold on to 10% of the money…
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jjq
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Carting Company in Bay Ridge
Ive got about 60 bags and misc wood and metal constructon waste that i need to get rid of in Bay Ridge. Can any one…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Full payment for work
GC wants to be fully paid by next week. His permits are not close. What is the rule? Hold on to 10% of the money…
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Bond
in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago
Cornice for sale
There’s a tin cornice for sale on Ebay (I’m not the seller). It looks like it was taken off a limestone, it has the curved…
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Bond
in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago
Cornice for sale
There’s a tin cornice for sale on Ebay (I’m not the seller). It looks like it was taken off a limestone, it has the curved…
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hawaiismurf
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Hot water heater that doesnt need venting
Hi, I am looking for a NYC approved hot water heater to put in a brownstone cellar that doesnt need to be vented to the…
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jjq
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Carting Company in Bay Ridge
Ive got about 60 bags and misc wood and metal constructon waste that i need to get rid of in Bay Ridge. Can any one…
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ekingclem
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Looking for recommendations for general contractors specializing in Brownstone renovation.
Landmark building in Fort Greene looking to renovate and restore interior hallway and 2 floors above. Large amount of plaster work and paint stripping and…
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hawaiismurf
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Hot water heater that doesnt need venting
Hi, I am looking for a NYC approved hot water heater to put in a brownstone cellar that doesnt need to be vented to the…
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bagofbricks
in General Discussion 11 years and 11 months ago
Is it too late to pick up a trade
I’m a 40+ looking for a career change. After 15+ years of brownstone ownership, I’ve become quiet handy in both electric and plumbing. People have…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Fixing a sidewalk violation
Bought a house with a sidewalk violation. I am a looking for a contractor to fix the uneven sidewalk possibly caused by tree roots. Want…
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UnRed
in Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Building water pressure
Ever since I moved into my apartment 2 years ago, I’ve dealt with the water turning off completely or slowing down to a trickle, and…
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