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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
gas
I have a new kitchen and a laundry room; the plumber put in new water and gas lines; can someone tell me how the dob…
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homely
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Computing Floor Area Ratio -- But How Many Square Feet?
I live on an R6 landmarked block and the broker for next door is telling folks they can build 600 sq ft. but I think…
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vtgosoadqcebfb
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Need a home network/WiFi/audio visual technician?
Call Maurice at Accel Installations. (917) 817-0177. He installed an Eero mesh network in my four story brownstone and fixed several nagging home network/security issues…
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estherchin1215
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Looking For...
I am trying to find someone giving away a twin bed and a recliner. Heck anything is helpful. If anyone reading this know someone getting…
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merry_luvs_ny
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
FS cheap: Big box o' reno books
I have a collection of books on renovation and repair: general renovation, plumbing, wiring, laying patios, construction techniques, and so forth. (See photo.) Also a…
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jlrezz
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Tax increase due to C/O change
I am converting a 4 unit Ft Greene rowhouse to 2 units. Work outlined in the approved Alt1 application is mostly done. I recently found…
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bk_bstoner
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Sidewalk damage from city-planted tree (in landmark nabe)
Hey B’stoners! Has anyone ever dealt with sidewalk damage from a city-planted tree in a landmarked nabe? Long story short, I rec’d a sidewalk violation…
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Does anyone have any experience with an asbestos removal company that does air
monitoring and removal at a good cost? Recently there was a fire in my 1910 built building. The insurance company sent in a demo crew…
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mjkelly
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Looking for (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) recommendation for Curb Cuts
Does anyone have any experience with a good (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) that can help me legalize the space in front of my house…
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bk_bstoner
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Landmark Façade Restoration recs?
Hey Stoners! I was wondering if anyone has had a façade restoration done w/in the past 1-3 years and would recommend their contractor (or had…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
rec for lic plumber to install washer dryer
any recs for lic plumber who can install washer dryer in small laundry room
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mjkelly
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Eric Lee SOWAE CORP
Has anyone purchased a property from them?
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paulpolicastro
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Movers Recommendation
Need a pro movers with very affordable rate.
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poise
in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago
Handyman wanted
I’m looking for a handyman with some woodworking skills. Cobble Hill location.
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lifer
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
New Construction Next Door
So the brownstone next door to us just sold, and it’s going to be a full gut job (with an extension in the back). I…
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JoeBushwick
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Need more hot water from my steam boiler
I have a six family with and old but functional gas-fired steam boiler. Hot water is provided to each apartment via a coil on the…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
need some advice
Hi: my license plumber will not finish job; He completed most of the work and was paid practically all that is owed but he refuses…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
In need of finish carpenter
Hi all, sorry I can’t just follow up on my last thread as it’s already closed. Unfortunately my lead from this forum just cancelled on…
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