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bkvfx
in Insurance 12 years and 5 months ago
Water and Sewer Service Line Protection Program?
hello, I received a letter from the NYC DEP, offering up this insurance in cse the water main breaks in the street in fron to…
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jazz36
in Insurance 12 years and 5 months ago
Looking for recommendations for someone to repair the damaged wooden cornice on my brownstone.
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nancy sullivqn
in Insurance 12 years and 5 months ago
Metal staircase? Where to buy?
I’m replaicing a metal staircase going from the first floor to basement as part of a basement reno. can anyone recommend places to source out…
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fitzhume
in Insurance 12 years and 5 months ago
Want to make Decorative Fireplaces Functional - Cost ? Estimates?
Looking to make a fireplace that is decorative into functional in Cobble Hill. Any ideas on a cost? There are 2 per floor, would be…
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NewOwner
in Garden 12 years and 5 months ago
soil remediation recommendation?
So I finally got my act together and tested my backyard soil – turns out I have elevated lead and chromium levels. Do folks have recommendations…
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fitzhume
in Insurance 12 years and 5 months ago
Want to make Decorative Fireplaces Functional - Cost ? Estimates?
Looking to make a fireplace that is decorative into functional in Cobble Hill. Any ideas on a cost? There are 2 per floor, would be…
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RealRob
in Exterminator 12 years and 5 months ago
Termites & Structural
Despite treatment, termites have continued to wreck havoc. Can someone recommend a RELIABLE exterminator (NOT TERMINEX). Just as important, damage to two or three basement…
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riinehart
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Preserving molding and plaster during major electrical reno?
Hi all, in the process of getting quotes for some much-needed electrical work, but a few rooms in the house still have nice original molding…
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brooklynmaterials
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
Anyone interested in an antique butcherblock for their country kitchen?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5113b6bde0979-.jpg We are looking for a new home for this piece- though some Brownstoners might be interested. It is a real deal, antique solid butcherblock-…
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valtravels
in Other 12 years and 5 months ago
Brick patio
We are looking for some recs for contractor to do a brick patio in our backyard. Also, any idea of what the cost could be for…
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atinbedstuy
in Wood Restoration 12 years and 5 months ago
Where can I go for custom wood moulding companies?
A small fire in my vestibule seriously damaged a section of wainscotting. The damaged section, which includes an egg/dart design, needed to be rebuilt. My contractor got most of…
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NewOwner
in Garden 12 years and 5 months ago
soil remediation recommendation?
So I finally got my act together and tested my backyard soil – turns out I have elevated lead and chromium levels. Do folks have recommendations…
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pibs
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 3 months ago
Management company for 12 unit condo?
Hi, I live in a 12 unit condo in Clinton Hill and we are looking for a new mangement company does anyone have any recomendations?…
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karenkelly
in For Sale 13 years and 3 months ago
Marble Mantle and iron work for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f93fbaa6481d-.jpg Marble mantle for sale, iron work included. Good contition. $500. Please email me through my profile, or call 201-264-4065 Karen
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clintonhillhome
in Mortgage 12 years and 5 months ago
Re-fi - 2 family used as 3 family
We would like to re-fi our home which is a legal two but used as a three. Will this be a problem when we have…
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stickerhappy
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 5 months ago
Cable TV Dishes on Building- what's your responsibility
We own a 4-unit building and a tenant has a Dish TV satellite dish installed on the roof. I want to make a roofdeck…
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raoulsam
in Architecture 12 years and 5 months ago
Architects sought...
I’m looking for an architect who has a good history of using recliamed resources and a green approach to rennovating a really interesting space that…
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superfund445
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 5 months ago
New steam boiler reeks!!!
Ugh. Please help! We just had a new Williamson gas steam furnace installed on Sat. It smells SO BAD everytime the heat comes on! Like…
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