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kiki

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years and 9 months ago

Has anyone used Green Leaf Tree Removal?

I got a flyer on my door for a coupon from Green Tree Removal and wondering if anyone has used them. Thanks.

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scoop69

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years and 8 months ago

Best Plants for Shady Garden

My backyard garden is in the shade most of the time so I need some ideas for plants and flowers that will do okay in…

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gpoint

in Building Code 14 years and 8 months ago

City building classification and Deed say two different things

City classification for building is (CO) 3 families and the deed from the City Registers office, from the last purchase, has the property listed as a…

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Updated 14 years and 8 months ago

brolic84

in Cleaning and Maid Services 14 years and 8 months ago

I'm looking for an exterminator that I used from this site named Charlie. Does anyone know of him and have his contact info?

Exterminator?

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Scarlett

in Taxes 14 years and 8 months ago

Tax Abatement

Hi. I am seriously considering purchasing a condo in Carroll Gardens whose tax abatement is set to start phasing out (I think that’s the right…

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ojonyc

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago

found cut joists when we started bathroom remodel

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e25b4f786543-.jpg We start just started what we thought would be a pretty straight forward bathroom remodeling on the parlour floor of an 18′  wide 1890s…

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Updated 14 years and 8 months ago

orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago

recs to install kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans - volume3

Kitchen is located centre of house – need duct to run through one wall, across the next room (approx 10ft) and out the rear wall.…

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orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago

Rec to install kitehen and bathroom exhaust fans (includig ductwork)

anyone out there??

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xistent

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 8 months ago

RESTORING WEIGHT & CHAIN WINDOWS

Does anybody have a good recommendation for somebody that can restore our old windows? They work ok, but need some work…. Thanks

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ojonyc

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago

found cut joists when we started bathroom remodel

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e25b4f786543-.jpg We start just started what we thought would be a pretty straight forward bathroom remodeling on the parlour floor of an 18′  wide 1890s…

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gpoint

in Building Code 14 years and 8 months ago

City building classification and Deed say two different things

City classification for building is (CO) 3 families and the deed from the City Registers office, from the last purchase, has the property listed as a…

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CG11231

in Co-Op Related 14 years and 8 months ago

Attorney for Refinancing of Brownstone Co-op

Does anyone have an attorney recommendation – looking for someone to represent the building (4 units) through closing.  We’re located in Carroll Gardens. Thank you.

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dylan621

in General Contractors 14 years and 8 months ago

Recommendation for contractor with experience with tin ceilings

We’d like to move a non-load bearing wall that separates two bedrooms to make the narrower bedroom bigger.  There is a tin ceiling in the…

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georgereno

in Brownstoner 14 years and 8 months ago

Sidewalk repair

We need to repair our sidewalk for insurance reasons.  Any recommendations for specialists or contractors who do this type of work?  Thank you.

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orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago

Rec to install kitehen and bathroom exhaust fans (includig ductwork)

anyone out there??

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zachjh

in Heating 14 years and 8 months ago

Cost to convert from gas to oil?

I’m in contract on a house with an ancient oil-filed steam boiler (83 yrs old!). I’m planning on replacing the damn thing as soon as…

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orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago

Rec to install kitchen and bathroom extractor fans (and ductwork)

Hi – this is a similar question to one recently asked but can anyone provide a recommendation for someone who actually does this type of…

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bococagirl

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 8 months ago

heating pipes rattling during the summer?

We have lived in our brownstone for over a year, and I don’t remember whether it happened last summer or not, but we’ve been waking…

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trudylou

in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years and 8 months ago

Any experience offering apt through VRBO?

We are considering placing our garden apartment for short term rentals via a site like VRBO.  Has anyone done this or know people who have? …

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WonTon

in Landlord 14 years and 8 months ago

Subtenant Matters: Keeping Security Deposit

I came back last week to my apartment, which I’d sublet for 6 months. Before I left town, I had my shower diverter replaced. About…

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