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dancingirl
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 5 months ago
Looking for Housekeeper
I live in Park Slope, does anyone have a recommendation? thanks.
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Crooklyn30
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Anyone have a maitenance agreement for their HVAC system?
I had a traditional HVAC and two “mr slim” style Daikin units installed as part of a gut renovation last year and the guy who…
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HouseDogger
in Garden 13 years and 5 months ago
Tree stump removal...can anyone recommend a good landscaper?
Need help with garden
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walester
in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago
Electrician/Detective
I need to find somone with good detective skills who can figure out the cable, telephone, and ethernet wiring in my house, and make corrections.…
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stevecym
in Lighting 13 years and 5 months ago
Free! Emergency Lighting Units
I have three double head emergency lighting units. These were new when I got them though they are a few years (like 10 or more)…
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arewedoneyet
in Flooring 13 years and 5 months ago
Wax or Poly stairs - please help us decide
We’re doing a pretty complete restoration and are waxing our floors. We’re trying to decide what to do with our stairs. The first flight is…
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crownhites
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Looking for Structural Engineer
Looking for a structural engineer to inspect Brooklyn home. Kindly refer any licensed company/individual that you have used and found to provide excellent service. Thanks much…info…
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fmogul
in Metalwork 13 years and 10 months ago
Custom-welded trash sheds?
There’s a wide array of trash bin sheds in Brownstone Land, each with its pro’s and con’s. We currently have big Rubbermaid ones, which aren’t…
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Augustiner
in Architecture 13 years and 5 months ago
wheelchair accessibility a must?
I received the info that if you do renovation (or might it be the new C of O?), the garden appartment in a 3+ family…
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Augustiner
in Architecture 13 years and 5 months ago
wheelchair accessibility a must?
I received the info that if you do renovation (or might it be the new C of O?), the garden appartment in a 3+ family…
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bklynpwds
in Landscaping 13 years and 5 months ago
Exterior Phone/Cable Wire Removal
Has anyone had exterior phone/cable wires removed from their home after a renovation? If so, did you call both the phone company and the cable…
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gillianr718
in Garden 13 years and 5 months ago
backyard access rights
I am a renter in the same apartment for 2 1/2 years which has private access to about a 25’x25′ backyard. My landlord told us…
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curious2
in Mortgage 13 years and 5 months ago
Opt out clause???
Is it standard for a buyer of a condo to ask for a clause in the contract that states that if on the day of…
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Tansy
in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago
I am having front arched doors made and am looking for a top flush bolt to hold the stationary door in place. Ideally I would like a 36
Door Hardware
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ejbro
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 5 months ago
Roof Decks
I’m interested in having a roof deck installed on the roof of my 108 unit co-op in Brooklyn. I’m looking for feedback/guidance from others who…
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lkat75
in Flooring 13 years and 5 months ago
Wood Floor in Closet
Thanks in advance for your advice as I am trying to figure out my options. I live in a pre-war co-op and the floors in…
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st78n3c
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Renovation in Historic District?
Just as a hypothetical question before considering this more seriously, does anyone out there have experience doing a big renovation project on a brownstone in…
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windsorstone
in Flooring 14 years ago
any recs for a contractor that specializes in cement floor sealing for a residential space?
i’m moving into an apartment in windsor terrace where there is a cement sub floor and i’d like to have it sealed and shiny and…
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