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brooklyn11215
in Doors 11 years and 1 month ago
Custom Entry Doors
Looking for a recommendation for someone that can make custom entry doors for us. The building is not landmarked but has an arched opening and…
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dougj99
in Plumbing 10 years and 3 months ago
Sump pump trap and kitchen sink
Hello. We recently had a sump pump installed, which has finally solved our flooding basement problem. However, the contractor connected the discharge line to the…
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livingthedreamingreenpoint
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Handmade Chelsea White Subway Tile For Sale
We have 9 boxes leftover from our bathroom reno of beautiful handmade subway tiles. Totals 49.5 square feet. 3×6″, Chelsea White, first quality, originally $6.25…
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aravalittle
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Excess 3x6 WHITE SUBWAY TILE
Hi! I have some left-over subway tile I’m hoping someone can use. It’s DalTile Rittenhouse Square, color is K101 White, 3×6. There’s one full box…
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hotpinksharpie
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Set of Tiffany-style main hallway lights for sale
We recently renovated our brownstone hallway and changed out the lighting. Now selling the full matching set of lights – one large 3-fixture hanging pedant…
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rositagibson
in Construction 10 years and 3 months ago
Cost to renovate a bathroom?
I am going to gut renovate a bathroom that is 6×9\. I will be doing all the demoliton and trash removal. The layout of the…
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soundhoner
in Cleaning and Maid Services 10 years and 11 months ago
Professionally Cleaning 2 full stories before move-in
Hi, Can anyone advise on a service or individual that can clean a house that I am about to take possession of? It will be…
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deancollins
in Roofers 10 years and 3 months ago
Appraiser reccomendations?
I am in need of a decent/reliable appraiser in Brooklyn. Any recommendations from people you’ve used?
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mikecnyc
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 3 months ago
Landmark Exterior Doors
Hello – I am looking to source a new arched wood and glass double door for a landmark house. I attached two reference photos. I…
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ps158
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 2 months ago
snake for drain
Any recommendations for a snake for a bathtub drain? And how often do you recommend cleaning a bathtub drain, bathroom sink drain, etc? Is it…
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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Airbnb Anyone? Pros & Cons for Host
Curious to hear experiences, recommendations, advice from those who are Airbnb hosts. We are considering converting the lower level of our house (has a separate…
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Rick
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Floor sanding and pocket doors headaches -
Floor sanding and pocket doors do not always mix well. I have been seeing this a lot lately. Extra care needs to be done when…
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mikecnyc
in Building Code 10 years and 2 months ago
Revocable consent needed to reconfigure stoop area?
Hello – My house is in on a landmark block and we are looking to reconfigure our stoop to make the entrance to the garden…
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workisfun
in Foundation 10 years and 5 months ago
French drain with no footing?
Hi, I have had half a dozen contractors/waterproofers in to offer estimates for an interior French drain w sump pump. I have a semi-detached stone…
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parkslopemom
in Sewer 10 years and 3 months ago
Water and Sewer Line Repair
Got a mailing today from the NYC Environmental Protection for AWRUSA protection coverage for water and sewer line repairs ($12.96 per month). The list, however,…
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tmiller823
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Collpased Sewer Main -- Allboro Plumbing? & Upgraded Electrical Service?
Hi, new member here. My husband and I purchased an unrenovated 19th century single-family row house in Bush-Stuy (Bed-Wick?) last year. Over the weekend our…
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DouglasAlan
in Insulation 10 years and 2 months ago
Laundry Room Floor - What's Under There?
I have that roughly 9 x 13 laundry room so commonly attached to the back of brownstones and townhouses. The problem is the floor is…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Do I need DOB permit for brownstone stoop resurface?
Hi all: would truly appreciate your advice! I must resurface only the top layer of my brownstone stoop as the current color is too bright(I…
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