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sverkat
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Bad experience
I’m having a really bad experience with a vendor who posts quite often on this forum. I was wondering – what is the protocol? I…
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brooklynbemused
in Heating and Air Conditioning 12 years and 3 months ago
Ductless AC - recommending the contractor
I just had an 18,000 BTU Fujitsu mini split system installed on my parlor floor and I am very happy with it! I had been…
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Cobblekrill
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Tenant adding roommate
Curious to hear what people think of this. I rented my garden apartment a few months ago to a youngish (29?) single woman. I was…
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theoperadiva
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 11 months ago
Brand new in box 48 inch DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack: $350 OBO.
Selling this brand new in box 48 inch full DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack. It’s really beautiful but, long story short, it didn’t…
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summerjamz
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone original plaster ceiling repair
The big chunk of the plaster ceiling in my 110+ yr old brownstone fell out (ironically, on Labor Day)- likely due to years of layers…
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daroogle
in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone Entry Doors
Just posted a pair for sale on craigslist. Each door is 28″w x 88″ h x 2-1/4″ thick. Single pane of glass and interesting hardware.…
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daroogle
in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone Entry Doors
Just posted a pair for sale on craigslist. Each door is 28″w x 88″ h x 2-1/4″ thick. Single pane of glass and interesting hardware.…
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saras
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Reclaimed Wood Flooring - Where to buy?
HI I am an interior designer working on the design of a brownstone. For the parlor floor we want to install wide plank reclaimed wood…
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happycats
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Appropriate Time For A Contractor To Get Back To Someone With A Price Quote?
What do you think is an appropriate time for a contractor to get back to a person with a price quote after evaluating and seeing…
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putnam
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Basement Renovation
We’ve (nearly) finished a bunch of renovations and are looking to begin fixing up the basement recreation room. It was an illegal apartment when we…
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Lincoln
in General Discussion 12 years and 3 months ago
Roofing insulation
My husband and I are currently comparing quotes for a new flat roof (rip off) on our Brooklyn brownstone. We have a quote from Major…
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theoperadiva
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 11 months ago
Brand new in box 48 inch DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack: $350 OBO.
Selling this brand new in box 48 inch full DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack. It’s really beautiful but, long story short, it didn’t…
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helenwaite
in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago
1918 Tiger Oak Veneer Round Dining Table + 4 Chairs
Mission/ Craftsman Style $600 obo Tiger Oak veneer Dining Table and 4 Chairs Marked 1918 The chairs are beautiful and comfy. Solid wood. The wood…
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saras
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Reclaimed Wood Flooring - Where to buy?
HI I am an interior designer working on the design of a brownstone. For the parlor floor we want to install wide plank reclaimed wood…
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est
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Looking for someone to move a thermostat
Hi all, I’m looking for someone to move a thermostat down one floor. Unclear if that’s an heating person or electrician. Anyone have a recommendation?…
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slopefarm
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Is Hugo Redwood Still in Business?
Two years ago, Hugo Redwood of designbuildinteriors did some great work for us. Now we want to work with him again. We’ve tried to get…
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bluehelen
in Doors 12 years and 8 months ago
Video Intercom Installation
Can anyone recommend a reputable installer for a video intercom system / electric door strike on the front of our brownstone? We spoke with one A/V…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Personal items stolen during a renovation
I discover some personal items were stolen during the renovation. How do I address this with my GC and subs. They subs I paid directly
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