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stevecym
in Metalwork 13 years and 6 months ago
WANTED: Approx 1/8" thick Sheet Metal
I picked up a pretty large and I would say professional potter’s wheel which needs some repairs (the basin around the wheel is rotted). I…
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stella2009
in Foundation 13 years and 11 months ago
French Drain
Could you please recommend someone to install an external french drain (and/or a trench drain)? I would really appreciate if you can share your experience…
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jgordon
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
need someone to fix iron post attached to brownstone steps
We live in a brownstone with the usual outdoor staircase going up to the parlor floor. The railings are iron and they begin at the…
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slightREobsession
in Exteriors 13 years and 6 months ago
How to fix a hole in brownstone facade?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2449000f394-.jpg Hi all, I have a hole in my facade where the banister should be anchored (see picture – I’ll also have to patch a…
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Johanna
in Exterminator 13 years and 6 months ago
Large Beehive found under a floor.
Yesterday, I was patching an old subfloor for a client in Midwood and found a really large beehive filled with honey under the floor. No…
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Mads54
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Reno on Upstairs Bathroom-Limited Budget
Homeowner on a limited budget. Second floor bathroom is not bad, no major problems but would like to update. The only new fixture will be…
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psp215
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
Making Extension Legal
Hi We are making the final plans to renovate our townhouse. In the back, on ground floor, is an extension — 14′ wide X 6’…
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466dad
in Insurance 13 years and 6 months ago
gas line insurance - worthwhile?
National Grid is pitching me on insurance for interior gas lines… it seems pretty reasonable to me, but wanted to see what everyone thought out…
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Colonel
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 6 months ago
Who technically owns the end of the stoop, where it flares over to the neighbor?
I’m updating the iron work in front of our brownstone on the stoop to take it back to the original (looking) cast iron, old pattern…
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PK
in Pest Control 13 years and 6 months ago
mice
anyone have any good ideas to keep the mice out of my house? I’ve shored up the holes with steel wool and spray foam and…
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phenotis
in Other 13 years and 6 months ago
Can anyone recommend a good housecleaner?
I live in downtown Brooklyn. My apartment is a 600-square foot studio, and I have been paying $70 for three hours work, but I’m willing…
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pcvhaiti
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Certificate of Non-harrassment Timing Question
What is a reasonable time period, start to finish, to obtain a certificate of non-harrassment provided everything is very clean (can demonstrate owner occupied for…
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rbenoff
in Building Code 13 years and 7 months ago
How do you challenge a DOB construction permit?
Does anyone have experience filing a challenge with the DOB to contest a proposed construction project? Our neighbors want to build a big addition on…
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viaorient
in Quality of Life 13 years and 7 months ago
Living Across from A Bar
I am about to make an offer on a townhouse thats located right across a street from a bar. I am not clear how noisy…
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hillel
in Landlord 13 years and 7 months ago
Tenant wants lead inspection - Landlord's obligations?
I bought a small building 2 years ago and one of my tenant I kept in when I took over recently asked me to check…
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shmuliejoe
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 6 months ago
Undertaker
Getting my house in order….does anyone know an honest, non-sleazy Brooklyn undertaker with whom I can arrange a no fuss cremation? Don’t need this now, but…
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shmuliejoe
in Restaurants and Cafes 13 years and 6 months ago
Caterer....?
Having a big party in our apartment, 40-60 people. Need a local caterer for passed hors d’ouevres and staffing. Nothing too fancy. Suggestions…? Thx.
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SewardWasRight
in Quality of Life 13 years and 6 months ago
Illegal SRO on the Block?
Good morning, Brownstoners, At a recent block assn. mtg., we were informed that a homeless shelter was setting up shop on the block in a…
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guikazoid
in Accounting 13 years and 6 months ago
Can someone recommend a Tax Accountant
Any recommendations for a good tax accountant in the Gowanus/Park Slope area? We purchased a house, did lots of improvements/repairs, amongst other variables.
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Reno2011
in Electricians 13 years and 6 months ago
Any good references for someone who can fix appliances; also for good electrician?
We have some tenants who have proceeded to break everything in the apartment in the last year including the stove, washer AND dryer, and microwave…
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