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cate
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Who to call to fix lock on iron gate below stoop?
All of a sudden we’ve been having problems locking our iron gate under the stoop. I thought it was the cold weather, but it’s continued…
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xlarge
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Insulation / Building codes
Hi – I live in a new two level condo in Brooklyn. Above the 1st floor is my neighbors patio. Above my basement level is…
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johnnybgood
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
No city inspector?
Hey I just spoke with my architect and he said that adding a stoop and enlarging windows can be self certificated…. And that NO city…
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anydaynow
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Toto Guinevere widespread faucet set for sale, NIB--$225
Love this faucet but bought 2 and only needed 1! Text or call if you’d like it (it’s $225). thanks! 917-860-9037
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antionette
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Time to make the switch from 2 br to 3 in park slope vicinity?
Hi Need some advice. I’m in a two br in park slope and hope to find a bigger place (3 br, duplex if possible) around…
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johnnybgood
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Are we all, brownstone owners, really in a big danger?
hey all I own this small two family in brooklyn. I bought it a few years ago.. It is over 100 years old with no…
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Pocket door hardware
I just listed a Corbin pocket door lockset on craigslist. Came out of my 1880s hoboken brownstone. Needs polishing but operates like new. Solid brass.…
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kirabutler
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Company or person to strip and spray paint radiators?
Does anyone have a good, inexpensive lead for getting old radiators stripped and painted? Thanks!
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timber
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Lead paint violation
I’m looking for recommendations for a contractor to abate the lead paint in an HPD violation. The contractor needs to have an EPA certification.
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Augustiner
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
are prices rising too fast?
I have a vague feeling that the so called ‘change’ to the hot neighborhoods has slowed down because the entry level rose too fast. Sure,…
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heelanm
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
House cleaner needed
Hi – Does anyone have a house cleaner who wants to pick up additional work? We have a 4-story home that needs weekly cleaning starting…
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nodnyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Heat System Pipes Tapping
While I saw some similar posts, I think my situation is a bit more extreme, and I know both I and the plumber who installed…
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bedstuy06
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Family Law - Recs
Hi All, Does anyone have a recommendation for an affordable lawyer that handles routine family law issues (will, guardianship, living will etc.) Thanks in advance…
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firsthouse
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
2 rental units versus 3 - how to renovate?
I fear that this may have been discussed already but I remain confused. We have just learned that our house is most likely a legal…
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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Ceiling leaking!
Last night during the rain, water started leaking through one of the light fixtures in the kitchen (photos attached). I turned off all the electricity…
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nancyk
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Indian Rug for Sale
I have a large, green and red, Indian hand-tufted (not hand-knotted) wool area rug for sale. Asking $200\. 9’5″ x 12’5″ If interested e-mail me…
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zhideng
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Mount TV above fireplace
I am interested in mounting an lcd tv above my fireplace. I’ve seen this numerous times in other brownstones but when I asked my contractor…
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bloomingsky
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 7 months ago
Looking for Off-Market Listings
Hello, I currently run a business called BloomingSky.com, where we help connect investors to properties that fit their criteria. I am seeking off-market listings across…
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