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oldbaby
in Parks 12 years and 2 months ago
WHY CAN'T FORT GREENE PARK BE GREEN?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51a61cd9468a4-.jpg Why can’t we have grass in Fort Greene Park? How much money do we have to rasie to make this happen? Is there a…
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Guarachon
in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago
Is a (well-wrapped) asbestos insulated pipe in a basement a code violation?
There is a hot water pipe with asbestos insulation which has been sealed and wrapped which runs the length of the house in my basement.…
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hawaiismurf
in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago
Does a rear extension of a townhouse cause move from Alt-2 to Alt-1?
Receiving some conflicting information, thus the question. Does the following situation sound like an Alt 1 or Alt 2? – Single family C of O,…
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rcltrh
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Fiberglass or stamped metal cornice replacement?
Now that the inside of the house is completely restored, we are moving to the outside. We are going to have new siding installed, a…
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karenanne9
in Mortgage 12 years and 3 months ago
Experience With Skyline Windows of NJ?
Does anyone have experience with Skyline Windows of NJ for landmark windows and installation? Thanks.
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pepinohill
in Garden 12 years and 2 months ago
Front Window Replacement: Experience with Trimline Ultra-Fit Sash Replacement System? Sample Landmark Package?
We are replacing street-facing windows this year. The rear was a breeze (used Lucky Window Products (LWP) / Robert Basile) and the windows look beautiful…
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mousta
in Accounting 12 years and 2 months ago
Accountant for dealing with an S Corp
Does anyone have an accountant they would recommend specifically for setting up and managing filings for an S Corp? Thanks
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eli
in Accounting 12 years and 2 months ago
Plumber recommendation: E. Mule & Son Plumbing
Anyone ever used E. Mule & Sons Plumbing. We are about to hire them (got their name from National Grid) to convert our oil to…
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hawaiismurf
in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago
Does a rear extension of a townhouse cause move from Alt-2 to Alt-1?
Receiving some conflicting information, thus the question. Does the following situation sound like an Alt 1 or Alt 2? – Single family C of O,…
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rdc
in Other 12 years and 2 months ago
Residential Day Care opening
Hi, There is a residential day care opening in our street in the coming weeks and I wondered if anyone has experience with this…
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presidentst
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Blue Board w/ Veneer Plaster Installers?
Hi, any recommendations for someone in Brooklyn that can install blue board with veneer plaster vs regular dry wall? see: http://www.bobvila.com/articles/361-blueboard-and-veneer-plaster-offer-old-style-look/pages/1 No one I speak…
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dibsy
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 2 months ago
Carpenter for small jobs.
I am looking for a skillful carpenter to do small jobs ( shelves, drawers, window sills etc.) around my apartment. I’m looking for quality woodworking.
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bkbrownstone
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 4 months ago
Handyman/Electrician to Hang Chandelier in Parlor Room
I’m looking for someone to install two Chandliers, one is pretty big, on the parlor and hallway of my brownstone. Seems to be pretty straightforward…
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greenwoodgeneral
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years ago
thru-wall A/C installation- vinyl siding
Hi- Looking for some input from any regular Brownstoner readers on companies who do thru-wall A/C installation. We live in a detatched frame, and are…
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happycats
in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months ago
Handyman Needed To Install Two Interior Pine Doors
Hi. I am going to be ordering two pine doors soon and looking for a handyman that is experienced with installing interior doors. The doors…
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redwagon
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 4 months ago
Looking for high quality detailer/handyman
In search of someone to help put in new (and some cases clean-up some poorly done) detail work (e.g. stair edge where it meets dry…
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mjdvorkin
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 3 months ago
Need an estimate for the renovations of the wood brick molding framing the windows of our landmarked townhouse- any suggestions of a contractor?
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Greene44
in Mortgage 12 years and 5 months ago
Mortgage Broker Recommendations?
Hi there, We’re looking to buy our first home and are looking for recommendations for good mortgage brokers. Since it’s our first time, we’d…
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