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bkmn

in Environmental and Green Design 13 years and 4 months ago

Looking for budget friendly designer or architect

We have a 15 ft wide apartment on the bottom 2 floors of our house.  We need someone who can coordinate and design the renovation,…

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sharon121

in General Contractors 13 years and 4 months ago

Conwood Construction

Hi, Has anybody worked with or heard anything about Conwood Construction? They’re based in Queens. Thanks

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

Oakisles1

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 4 months ago

Boiler Inspection

I own a mixed use building that requires an annual boiler inspection. This yaer the inspection was done by an inspector provided by the building’s…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

PLGenius

in Decorative 13 years and 4 months ago

Victorian-era picture-hanging techniques

I recently completed a renovation of my apartment where I, among other things, added in picture rail.  Now I’m at the point where I am…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

Oakisles1

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 4 months ago

Boiler Inspection

I own a mixed use building that requires an annual boiler inspection. This yaer the inspection was done by an inspector provided by the building’s…

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pswannabe

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 4 months ago

backsplash clash?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f8785159189e-.jpg My contractor just put in the tumbled marble backsplash tile that I picked out. However, I have the nagging feeling that something is wrong…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

PLGenius

in Decorative 13 years and 4 months ago

Victorian-era picture-hanging techniques

I recently completed a renovation of my apartment where I, among other things, added in picture rail.  Now I’m at the point where I am…

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inspirations

in Furniture 13 years and 4 months ago

guest folding beds

where can i find best folding guest beds which i can later use as sofa set? http://www.danishinspirations.com http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-monterrey-mexico/ http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-baton-rouge-louisiana/ http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-college-station-texas

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inspirations

in Furniture 13 years and 4 months ago

guest folding beds

where can i find best folding guest beds which i can later use as sofa set? http://www.danishinspirations.com http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-monterrey-mexico/ http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-baton-rouge-louisiana/ http://www.danishinspirations.com/modern-and-contemporary-furniture-serving-college-station-texas

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mbw185

in Building Code 13 years and 4 months ago

former 2 family with english basement

We are looking to buy a 1901 brick building that is listed as a B1-2 family by DOF (no CofO) in Broklyn.  The current configuration…

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hill34

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 4 months ago

Looking to sell our house

We are looking to sell our 3-story brownstone house in ft Greene. We are finishing up some construction work but would like to list it…

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gpoint

in Alarm 13 years and 4 months ago

ADT butchered my wall and baseboard!!!!

I just paid $1400 to have ADT install a security system in my newly purchased home. Not only did this tech randomly drill holes in…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

Kateruba

in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 4 months ago

Restaurant coming to Stuyvesant ave?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f8719fb55cd7-processed-httpiimgurcomoH9xmjpg.jpg I saw this the other day at 327 Stuyvesant ave. I wonder what it will be! Construction permit issued 3/26, expiring in November

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

brooklynhouselove

in Brownstoner 13 years and 4 months ago

Patio Furniture Recommendation?

Can anyone recommend a place (other than Lowes/Home Depot) in Brooklyn where I can get a nice patio conversation set or an outdoor sofa?  We…

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mysteriousbrunette

in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago

Electrical

I need a licensed electrician.  We want to convert 110 to 220.

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guikazoid

in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago

Emerald Green Arborvitae (backyard plants)

Where can I find 8-10 foot emerald greens in NYC, preferably Brooklyn? or a plant similar to the emerald green?  I need about 8 of…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

midslope

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 4 months ago

When I bought in the Slope in '06, broker fees for selling my place in Manhattan were running at around 3.5%. Where are they now in the post-crash market?

I am looking to either sell or rent a condo I own in queens. If I sell, how low a fee do you think I…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

pvava

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 4 months ago

Exterior Entry Door Installer

Any rec on a good door installer in brooklyn.  I need to buy and install an exterior door for the entry to our under stoop…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

monikan

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 4 months ago

Garden and Landscape Design recommendation (LONG!)

Ann Brooke Design Now that we’ve let her work prove itself over time – as it must, with something as season- and age-dependent as a…

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st78n3c

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 4 months ago

The importance of a backyard

I thought I’d post to gather other people’s thoughts.  As I’ve said before, we’re in the early stages of looking for a brownstone in Brooklyn. …

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