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enew555
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 10 years and 11 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 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 10 years and 11 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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