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Northie
in Other 13 years and 7 months ago
Architect for roof tear off
Can anyone recommend an architect to draw and file plans for the following roof work on a landmarked building? Guidance on estimated architect costs is…
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zoes
in Architecture 13 years and 5 months ago
ISO 203k architect w energy efficient focus
Can anyone recommend an architect who is knowledgeable about 203k rehab loan projects in Brooklyn and who also has a lot of expertise in renovating…
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zoes
in Architecture 13 years and 5 months ago
ISO 203k architect w energy efficient focus
Can anyone recommend an architect who is knowledgeable about 203k rehab loan projects in Brooklyn and who also has a lot of expertise in renovating…
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northofditmas
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 5 months ago
Steam Boiler Low Water Cutoff Dripping
I have a McDonnell 67 lower water cutoff valve. It has been increasingly dripping slowly from the bottom (1 drop every few seconds). Took the…
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esther
in Construction 13 years and 5 months ago
Reliable, Efficient Contractor Needed ASAP
Have you worked with a GREAT contractor who typically does jobs in the 200K-400K range? Who does wonderful finishes, timely work and can come within…
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tcccorcoran
in Lighting 13 years and 5 months ago
I'm looking for a lighting designer for a four story townhouse renovation
I am lookinf ro a lighting designer to assist with lighting in a four story townhouse renovation.
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m926bk
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 5 months ago
Is it better to buy or rent?
As a young-ish person hoping to buy a starter studio or small one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn in the next two or three years, I was…
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BrooklynCouch
in Furniture 13 years and 5 months ago
New Foam/Stuffing For My Couch Cushions; and Cleaning The Fabric of Said Cushions?
OK, having exhausted every other avenue of research: I am looking to replace the foam or “stuffing” in the cushions of my couch cushions. I’m…
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egg
in Building Code 13 years and 5 months ago
Storage loft
I am looking to purchase a 650sf 1BR condo built in 2006 that has a 200sf mezzanine (it is included in the FAR) with only…
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shjom
in Cellar 13 years and 5 months ago
Renting a large area of my basement as a painting studio
Hi I have a lot of room in my basement. The ceilings are around 8 feet tall and there are windows. I’d like to rent…
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kachuri999
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
parlor window gates, necessary?
Hi, my family and I are moving to Van Buren (&Throop) in Bed Stuy and I was wondering if anyone out there is familiar with…
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kachuri999
in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago
parlor door knobs - where to buy?
The doorknobs on our parlor doors are not the right ones. They’re actual knobs which prevent the doors from hiding in the wall openings (cheap/dumb…
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meme2
in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago
tenant and keys
We are finally able to replace all the cheap locks with high security locks. We are also fixing the door . I have chosen ASA…
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tracyjanenz
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
Old factory sinks...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3b160c5a455-.jpg I’ve just bought two of these sinks. I want to reglaze and replumb them. Does anyone have experience with these trough sinks that could…
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xistent
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago
Mysterious Leak
Recently discovered a leak in our 2 story 100 year old brownstone (surprise). The leak appeared in the cieling on the first floor and I…
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CHM
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
ISO cabinet maker for built in bookcases
We’re thinking about getting built in cabinets/bookcases on each side of our parlor floor fireplace. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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sobrooklyn
in Quality of Life 13 years and 5 months ago
Using Parlor Floor for Events
Over the past few months, friends have requested use of my parlor floor to host 2 bridal showers and a wedding rehearsal dinner. I am…
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Carolinem
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 5 months ago
benefits/ disadvantages to exclusive contract with Corcoran to rent my condo apt?
I’m moving out of my condo apartment in Clinton hill and am looking to rent it out. I’ve spoken to Corcoran who have encouraged me…
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