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lasimone
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
Sprinkler Inspection Recommendation
Could anyone recommend a company for a Sprinkler Inspection of a 3 family building in Ft. Greene. Ideally someone who can come within two weeks…
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
Wanted: Iron gate under the stoop
My iron gate under the stoop was removed by previous owners years ago. I would love a new old one. Opening is 36″ wide and…
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greenwoodgeneral
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
Construction vibration!
Hi – wondering if others have had similar experience. Pile driving to shore up a site over a block away on 19th street between 4th…
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carmenf
in About Brooklyn 10 years ago
Brownstoner meetup?
As the title says- have folks on these forums ever done any sort of formalized meetup? I posted my email address on here a few…
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benoit
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
Carpenter recommendation
Hello I’m looking for a Carpenter for a small job to be done in my house . Does anyone have any recomendation to share .…
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wiley
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
cast iron radiator disposal
Hi there – recently replaced an old radiator and now need to dispose of it. My regular guy is no longer in the area. Any…
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carmenf
in About Brooklyn 10 years ago
Brownstoner meetup- Oct 15
I floated the idea of a Brownstoner meetup a few weeks ago and there seemed to be some interest. How does Thurs, Oct 15th at…
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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
Vintage door installation
I have three doors that I need installed and stained. One of the doors will have to be cut to fit the frame. All three…
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msmina
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 1 month ago
Average wait time for Alt-1 on Commercial Property.
I’m in the process of renting a commercial space that needs to have the Certificate of Occupancy changed. I’m filing an Alt-1 due to this…
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chmod
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
upholstery
I have a couch that needs to be rebuilt and recovered. Any recommendations? Thank-you. chmod
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kcgreatjones
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
Expediter Recommendation??
Hi All: Has anybody worked an expediter and loved him or her? I think our appliances need to be permitted with the DOB before we…
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terryhoppy
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
bathtub not draining in first floor brownstone
Hi: My bathtub on first floor not draining when I shower. Need plumber or someone who can fix it. thanks terry
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slopefarm
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
renewed call for iron railing fabricator
I posted on this a few weeks ago. We need new railings for front stoop — traditional black iron, with scrolls, a few twists. Recs…
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kdnyc
in About Brooklyn 9 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations please! ROOFER skilled at REPOINTING & RECONSTRUCTION (cornice)!
I’d appreciate any recommendations or warnings. I have a Park Slope brownstone-style brick building. I need to replace roof before I install solar. Also need…
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 10 years ago
Where to find cast iron rail panels
I live in hoboken and my railing guy now says that he can’t get the railing panels I chose from his catalog (King Metals).[see attached…
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benoit
in About Brooklyn 10 years ago
Bathroom door
Where can shop for a frosted glass door for my bathroom . Thanks
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Shamrock
in About Brooklyn 10 years ago
Meter or Flat Rate Billing for Water
I have a building with 8 one bedroom apartments occupied by young couples. At the moment I am paying $8,000 a year in flat rate…
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tm07
in About Brooklyn 10 years ago
mason & rendering question
My building needs to replace its bluestone walkway. We got a bid from a mason with excellent Angie’s List credentials, a reasonable bid, and the…
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