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destiny30008
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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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