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canyouwink

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Soundproofing ceiling advice?

We live in a 10 year old condo in Brooklyn with no insulation in the floors/ceilings so we hear everything happening with our neighbors. Now…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

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Door replacement

I am looking to replace the exterior double entrance doors to my brownstone in Park Slope. Any suggestions and/ or companies?

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

annep

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

6 Antique corbels for sale

Selling 6 antique corbels that came off a house in OH. I had them stripped a while ago for a project that never materialized. They’re…

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bqeresident1

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

For Sale: Juno Recessed Lighting (4)

Hi All: I have 4 of these Juno, 4 inch dimmable LED lights left over from construction. They are new in the box from the…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

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DOB Expeditors

My neighbor plans on doing major work on his house – once I see a job filing on BIS – does anyone know any expeditors…

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Roof Leak

I have 3 story brownstone and have water coming in through my ground floor kitchen ceiling. It only happens when it rains and/snows. It takes…

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fgii

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Homeowners Insurance

Anyone have a good recommendation for a broker? Thanks, in advance!

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pospolita

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Renovating? Brand new Kohler Tresham Tank For Free

Are you renovating your bathroom? Because of a delivery snafu, we have an extra Kohler Tresham toilet tank – BRAND NEW, still in the box.…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

owest

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Need Plastering Recommendations

Need repair of sagging and cracked ceiling and cracked plaster walls on parlor floor. Any recommendations?

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

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Discontinued American Olean Signature ClassShelf Rail Ice White Martinique MT 25

I saw an old post on this forum from Brooklyn Reno about this tile. I have to replace 4 damaged tiles of the same. Maybe…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

DOB Expeditors

My neighbor plans on doing major work on his house – once I see a job filing on BIS – does anyone know any expeditors…

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Underpinning

I heard outrageously loud noises last week on Jan First week of Feb coming from my neighbors basement. Is it possible that he went under…

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casacleo

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

dehumidifier for basement recommendations please

I need to install a dehumidifier in the basement of my townhouse. Can anyone recommend a brand that is quiet, economical, and isn’t too huge?…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

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How do I find new Job Filings posted at the DOB?

My neighbor has plans to redo his house. Please let me know how I can find those plans. Do I call and ask if they…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

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HELP - Ceiling Leak -- Roofer or Plumber??

The living room ceiling in our 1907 townhouse started leaking this morning. We assumed it was a leak in the roof, but when we poked…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

dianeg

in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago

Wood Refinisher

We have stripped all the wainscotting, doors and window casings in the hallway and front room of the garden floor of our house. We now…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

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in Roofing 8 years and 2 months ago

Seeking Flat Roof Specialist

I live on the top floor of a brownstone and the initial install of the flat roof was not up to spec. I’ve had rotted…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

midwoodflyer

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

Tile guy/gal recommendations

Need to have some stone tiles (4×12) removed and replaced on my backslash behind the range. Does anyone have any recommendations for someone that they…

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bklyn-born

in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago

HOA /Condo Insurance

Fairly new (< 3years) condo owner in a self-managed building and exploring insurance options for our HOA. In due diligence research mode: what is typically…

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Realtors to Unload my Home in Queens, NY

As you know, I have problems with my neighbors. Does anyone have a relationship or know of any realtors in Queens that I can contact…

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Updated 8 years and 1 month ago

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