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zhideng
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Remove dirt from backyard
I am trying to renovate our backyard and trying to level the ground. It’s got a raised section in the back and the soil in…
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CGmodern
in General Discussion 10 years ago
sidewalk violation
we got a notice from the dot about our sidewalk being a trip hazard. has anyone just let the city replace it at their estimated…
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zhideng
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Remove dirt from backyard
I am trying to renovate our backyard and trying to level the ground. It’s got a raised section in the back and the soil in…
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thmsetroy
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Unico Expert?
I bought a house with a Unico system that barely works, so we use window units instead. Can anyone recommend someone to evaluate the system…
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PHfamily
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Bioswales-any nice examples out there?
So 6 months into the bioswale installation process this is what we have outside of our home. Can anyone provide any attractive examples of actual…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Adding 2 windows and a door to rear of house?
I am purchasing a home in East Flatbush. It’s vinyl siding. How much approx will it cost to add two windows and a door to…
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firsthouse
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Vintage Shutters for sale
Entire brownstone worth of window shutters for sale. Stripped of paint but in need of some more re finishing, Measurements upon request. $200 per set…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
3 brownstone doors- for sale
I have three doors from a Clinton hill brownstone- built around 1900. 2 four raised panel doors. W original mortise locks- Other one has a…
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paxnora
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Need Advice re being a coop owner and facing eviction
Hello. Would appreciate any solid advice. My father died 6 years ago and I have been living in our coop in Brooklyn for over years.…
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mozeeatupu
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Frame multifam insurance
Anyone have a frame multifamily and they can share the company they’re insured with? I need an underlying company for my umbrella as the current…
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paxnora
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Need Advice re being a coop owner and facing eviction
Hello. Would appreciate any solid advice. My father died 6 years ago and I have been living in our coop in Brooklyn for over years.…
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bonald
in Renovation 10 years ago
Kitchen Cabinet & Countertop Removal/Disposal
Hi there, I’m wondering if anyone can recommend someone or a team of two or three people who can deinstall our kitchen cabinets and granite…
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bartonlewis
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Wood privacy fence
We want to install a wood privacy fence in our backyard. Has anyone done this recently and been happy with their installer? We also need…
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rana-foroohar
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years ago
kitchen in the front of the house
I always see parlor floors with the kitchen at the back or in the middle. But does anyone ever put the kitchen at the front?…
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saxman73
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Licenses: DCA and DOB
I started a complaint with the Department of Consumer Affairs of NYC about an unscrupulous contractor, who shall remain nameless, since it seems to be…
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robertbullock
in General Discussion 10 years ago
exposed edge plywood cabinet specialist?
I’m interested in finding local cabinet makers who do high-quality work with cabinet grade plywood. Love Kerf Design in Seattle — http://kerfdesign.com/ — but pricey…
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dumbogirl
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Floor support needed for baby grand piano?
Hi Brownstoners! We’re about to purchase a baby grand piano for our parlor floor, and plan to place it in a corner of the front…
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BrownstonerConcierge
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Structural Engineers
Hi everyone, We’re repeatedly asked for structural engineers through our [Brownstoner Services Concierge](http://brownstoner.com/services/learn-more) and the demand exceeds our supply, so we’re looking for engineers who…
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