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auntfun5
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Approximate cost of an electrician?
Hi all, We had a pretty bad leak in our apartment caused by an upstairs neighbor that soaked the walls and ceilings in several rooms.…
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7andfive
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Dust violation?
Hi, I’m hoping that the Brownstoner community can come to my aid once again. I have a problem section 8 tenant- we went to court…
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redasch
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Stairway Rug Installer
I need a stairway rug installed on two levels of my brownstone. There are two sets of stairs which curve and a small landing of…
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redlandsgirl
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Internet & Wireless Access
Any advice as to how to maximize internet/wireless access from front to back of a brownstone? We have an Apple router (I think it’s an…
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mediamaven56
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Short Sale Realtor?
Hi everyone, Might anyone be able to recommend a realtor specializing in short sales/bank owned/foreclosed properties in the Bed Stuy and Crown Heights areas? Someone…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Installing floors about 250 sq
What is a fair labor only charge for 250 Sq: removal of existing floors, sub floors and install sub floors?
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Full payment for work
GC wants to be fully paid by next week. His permits are not close. What is the rule? Hold on to 10% of the money…
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jjq
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Carting Company in Bay Ridge
Ive got about 60 bags and misc wood and metal constructon waste that i need to get rid of in Bay Ridge. Can any one…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Full payment for work
GC wants to be fully paid by next week. His permits are not close. What is the rule? Hold on to 10% of the money…
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hawaiismurf
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Hot water heater that doesnt need venting
Hi, I am looking for a NYC approved hot water heater to put in a brownstone cellar that doesnt need to be vented to the…
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jjq
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Carting Company in Bay Ridge
Ive got about 60 bags and misc wood and metal constructon waste that i need to get rid of in Bay Ridge. Can any one…
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hawaiismurf
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Hot water heater that doesnt need venting
Hi, I am looking for a NYC approved hot water heater to put in a brownstone cellar that doesnt need to be vented to the…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Fixing a sidewalk violation
Bought a house with a sidewalk violation. I am a looking for a contractor to fix the uneven sidewalk possibly caused by tree roots. Want…
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7andfive
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Animal living in the ceiling
The last couple of mornings I’ve been hearing what I’m pretty sure is some sort of animal in the crawl space between the ceiling and…
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st391
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Smoke alarms in bedrooms?
I’m currently renovating my two bedroom pre-war apartment, and have been told by my architect that I need interconnected and hardwired smoke alarms in each…
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mhpark
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Paper Shredding - Protect Your Identity! - Saturday 11/16
Protect Your Identity. Help Your Community. SHRED IT! WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 10am-2pm WHERE: Open House Nursery School, 318 Warren Street (between Court and Smith)…
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mhpark
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Paper Shredding - Protect Your Identity! - Saturday 11/16
Protect Your Identity. Help Your Community. SHRED IT! WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 10am-2pm WHERE: Open House Nursery School, 318 Warren Street (between Court and Smith)…
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vixg123
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Strange radiator smell?
Hi all, We live in an old brownstone (renters) and as the heat has been turned on i notice a strange smell – a mixture…
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