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destiny30008
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
need lawyer to deal with co-op board
Hello all, I’m in a situation with my co-op board. They seriously mismanaged our building last year that is now hurting shareholders. Can anyone recommend…
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clumpo
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Basement floor cleaning service?
I have a cellar in serious need of cleaning. I believe I have a typical “rat slab” concrete floor with a very variable surface, pot…
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vlevadas
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Brick repair work
Could anyone recommend a good brick repair service in Carroll Gardens area? I need to replace a few damaged bricks (and fix some masonry) on…
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reuven-tenam
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone Facade Work
Hi, We’re looking to redo the entire façade our brownstone, along with the stoop. Is it typical for the contract to provide for a guarantee…
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Plumber or Chimney Specialist for Gas Smell Coming from Fireplace
We’ve smelled gas on and off since we bought our brownstone 4 years ago. We’ve had plumbers come over twice, but they couldn’t detect gas…
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ejhorsley
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
No C of O
I am bidding on a Crown Heights multifamily, and have noticed that quite a few of those offered have no C of O. What kind…
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slopefarm
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Reliable source to buy windows/installation?
Back when we renovated, we went a bit low-budget on some of the windows. We are now looking to replace them. We have the white…
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lchiarello2
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
For Sale: Antique Cast Iron Cook Stove [1890?] from a North Park Slope Brownstone
Hello All, This magnificent artifact belongs in a museum. But we are not a museum? It is available to adorn your home or what-have-you? Inside…
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thetinkerswagon
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
FREE Solid Oak Divided Light Door
See Photo. this is a 29×84″ solid oak door that a customer of mine had me install in the late ’90’s in a condo in…
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granbymartine
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Painting exterior of house (brick) do I need to point?
Hello, I can’t seem to get a straight answer. I have to point parts of the back wall of the house but if i paint…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Deck flooring
We are having a deck built. The frame will be iron, we are now exploring what type of flooring to use: fieldstone or wood. If…
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minasimon
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Clinton Hill Library Plant Sale
The Brooklyn Public Library and the Friends of the Clinton Hill Branch is having a plant sale this Saturday, May 9 from 10 am to…
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cobblehillbilly
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Iron parlor floor window boxes
Help! I am having a hell of a time finding an iron worker to make a window box like this (pic of neighbors box) -…
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kidbklyn
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
replacing a wooden extension
I want to tear down an old insulated mud room in the back of my brownstone and replace it with a larger brick structure. What…
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JJDPE
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Chinese bilingual Architect needed
hi – looking for an architect who is Chinese bilingual to communicate with me (in English) and a predominantly Chinese speaking construction team. If you…
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bkjl
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Mortarless brick in 1925 row house
My house is built in 1925 and the original brick work in the front façade is missing about 0.5-1 inch of mortar and appears to…
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tjbk
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Free Honeywell Con Edison Thermostat
I just signed up for this program and figured I share the information. Con Edison has partented with Honeywell to provide free smart Thermostats (installation…
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runt876
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
rec for place to purchase landscaping stone
Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to buy landscaping stone (simple river stones) that will deliver in Brooklyn? Any help would be great.…
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