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enew555
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Nightmare electrician
How is it possible that a electrican can rewire an entire brownstone and says he can’t wire the electrical components needed for my new gas…
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slamons
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Does mini split work at primary heat?
Wondering if anyone has experience… this so called certified contractor tried to sell me on putting a couple of mini splits on each floor and…
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Oakisles1
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Entry Doors Require Refinish
I am in Carol Gardens and our double entry doors require sanding and polyurethane. I am having difficulty finding someone who does this work. I…
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fitch
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Ladder to Roof Hatch - Wood to Steel
Hi all, Hoping someone has a recommendation for me. Our roof hatch is accessed by a wooden ladder that I would like to have replaced…
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rh
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Cost of Paint Stripping
I’ve always stripped my own paint, so I don’t know what it would cost to have something stripped. I’m selling a mirror in as-is condition…
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jogdiddy22
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Moving Sale- Many great items-vintage & new
SATURDAY-OCT. 25 10am-3pm 70-03 68 Street, 2nd Floor – Glendale, Queens Mahogany Cedar Lined Hope Chest Gov. Winthrop Secretary Desk Mahogany Bedroom Set-5 piece Butler…
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jogdiddy22
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Moving Sale- Many great items-vintage & new
SATURDAY-OCT. 25 10am-3pm 70-03 68 Street, 2nd Floor – Glendale, Queens Mahogany Cedar Lined Hope Chest Gov. Winthrop Secretary Desk Mahogany Bedroom Set-5 piece Butler…
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fitch
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Ladder to Roof Hatch - Wood to Steel
Hi all, Hoping someone has a recommendation for me. Our roof hatch is accessed by a wooden ladder that I would like to have replaced…
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daniel
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
repoint a facade
Can anyone give an idea of the cost to strip the paint and repoint a 3 family building facade, 20 feet wide? Including scaffolding and…
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rh
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Cost of Paint Stripping
I’ve always stripped my own paint, so I don’t know what it would cost to have something stripped. I’m selling a mirror in as-is condition…
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bbbad
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Engineer vs. Architect or both?
Hi, I bought a gut reno townhouse in Bedstuy and I need a profesional who can oversee it and give me advised in the work…
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hullsean
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
chimney sweep recommendations
Hi All, Winter season is on the way. Wanted to get chimneys cleaned out to avoid any problems. Can someone recommend a good service? I…
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daniel
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
repoint a facade
Can anyone give an idea of the cost to strip the paint and repoint a 3 family building facade, 20 feet wide? Including scaffolding and…
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slamons
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Can anyone recommend an architect for simple sketch ideas
I’m looking for an architect who has worked with brownstones/limestones to propose a new layout and eliminate rail road rooms in a 3 family limestone,…
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hullsean
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
chimney sweep recommendations
Hi All, Winter season is on the way. Wanted to get chimneys cleaned out to avoid any problems. Can someone recommend a good service? I…
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amazingcw
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Stoop & Courtyard Redo - Contractor Recommendation
Hello Brownstoner’s, In planning or stoop & courtyard redo project we are considering the following contractors: AMIN General Contractors, Gita Construction, M.M.Construction, or Abdul Construction…
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jty2
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Cost for new roof railing
I am in the process of purchasing a brownstone. I want to install a roof railing on 2 sides of the roof (1 side ~15…
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amazingcw
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Stoop & Courtyard Redo - Contractor Recommendation
Hello Brownstoner’s, In planning or stoop & courtyard redo project we are considering the following contractors: AMIN General Contractors, Gita Construction, M.M.Construction, or Abdul Construction…
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