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parkslopemom

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Photo Restoration

Does anyone have a first hand recommendation on photo restoration in the Brownstone area? We have some precious old ones.

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mrohrmann

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Looking for Design/Build or GC recommendations for duplex in Crown Heights

Looking for any recommendations for a project in my townhouse in Crown Heights. I have a duplex unit that is framed out but still needs…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

elizabeth.pochoda

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Staircase problem

three steps on the interior staircase between my parlor and second floors are pulling away from the wall. AAAStairs will repair but they don’t clean…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

elizabeth.pochoda

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Staircase problem

three steps on the interior staircase between my parlor and second floors are pulling away from the wall. AAAStairs will repair but they don’t clean…

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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Water damage on 2nd floor ceiling of 3-story brickhouse

We have had water come through the ceiling on the 2nd floor, but no sign of water entry directly under the roof of the 3rd…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

tyjvpwzvhdtcw

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Housing Lottery for people making $100k??

Wanted to share my blog about this housing lottery in StuyTown where I live. https://medium.com/@petehomeBody/housing-is-a-right-not-a-lottery-f9362d5312eb#.io6wybirz

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tyjvpwzvhdtcw

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Housing Lottery for people making $100k??

Wanted to share my blog about this housing lottery in StuyTown where I live. https://medium.com/@petehomeBody/housing-is-a-right-not-a-lottery-f9362d5312eb#.io6wybirz

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lorncntrn

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Wood burning Stove nuisance in Brooklyn, NY

A neighbor down the block uses a wood burning stove that stinks up the whole block. We can;t sleep with an open window because the…

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iologica2

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Window cleaning

Looking to have 3 windows in my apartment cleaned… 2 are next to each other, third is by itself. 4th floor with no outside access……

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

mrohrmann

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Looking for Design/Build or GC recommendations for duplex in Crown Heights

Looking for any recommendations for a project in my townhouse in Crown Heights. I have a duplex unit that is framed out but still needs…

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randymcnally

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Seeking a Construction Superintendent for a Renovation Project

Hi – I am the owner of a three story townhome in the Brooklyn Navy Yard area. I am about to pull permits for an…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

af

in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago

Pros and cons of renting unit in 2 family

Hi, I’m weighing the costs of renting a top floor unit or simply using a 2 family house as a 1 family house. I’ve seen…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

brooklynmaterials

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Soundproofing ceiling between apartments: plaster or drywall?

We are gutting an apartment and are considering adding soundproofing between us and the neighbors above. Currently there is the original plaster and wood lathe…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

cthornto

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Should we fix this staircase before we sell?

Our staircase sags from the wall and feels weak under your feet. This to me seems like something that is going to turn off buyers…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

stickerhappy

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Recommendations for preventing roof gutter downspouts from freezing over?

Both of our downspouts are completely solid blocks of ice right now. I know there are heat cables that you can feed down the downspout…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

wjbehrle

in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago

Cornice Work?

Please tell me about cornice restoration and replacement! My wood + sheet metal cornice is in need of work, and I’m wondering if it might…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

grahamclif

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Any Experiences with Brooklyn Energy Services ConEdison

Does anybody have any experiences dealing with ConEdison Brooklyn Energy Services? I need them to come unlock my boxes so my electrician can perform some…

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Water damage on 2nd floor ceiling of 3-story brickhouse

We have had water come through the ceiling on the 2nd floor, but no sign of water entry directly under the roof of the 3rd…

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grahamclif

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Any Experiences with Brooklyn Energy Services ConEdison

Does anybody have any experiences dealing with ConEdison Brooklyn Energy Services? I need them to come unlock my boxes so my electrician can perform some…

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kidbklyn

in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago

Chair recaning

Can anyone recommend a reliable chair recanter?

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Updated 9 years and 2 months ago

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