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bospenny

in General Contractors 11 years ago

General Contractor - JC Martin Renovations & Carlos Flooring

We closed on a Co-op in Sunset Park and needed to have some light work done in the apartment, but also needed to move in…

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vttobk

in General Contractors 11 years and 11 months ago

Contractor/subcontractor problems

We undertook a renovation 18 months ago, and moved in (and had mostly finished) in September 2012.  Our HVAC sub has since disappeared – initialy…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

empathie00

in General Contractors 13 years and 11 months ago

recommended contractor for 203K reno?

Dear all, About to embark on a reno supported by a 203K acquisition/construction loan. I understand there’s a fair amount of paperwork required of the…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

Sputnik13

in General Contractors 11 years and 1 month ago

GC Recommendation

I just wanted to drop a quick recommendation for my GC as a token of my appreciation for the work he’s been doing for me.…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

Sputnik13

in General Contractors 11 years and 1 month ago

GC Recommendation

I just wanted to drop a quick recommendation for my GC as a token of my appreciation for the work he’s been doing for me.…

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brownstoner99

in General Contractors 11 years and 10 months ago

Booming Business for Contarctors

Business must be booming for general contractors again.  Looking to do renovation on four apartments in brownstone due to a  small fire.  Although the fire…

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Updated 11 years and 2 months ago

lbcinnyc

in General Contractors 11 years and 2 months ago

Looking for help/recs for Gut-Renovation for small Carroll Garden apt

Hey there, I’m new to Brownstoner and looking for help/recommendations for General Contractors with some creative design ideas for gut renovation in Carroll Gardens. We…

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brooklyntoqueens

in General Contractors 11 years and 2 months ago

Looking for info about these contractors

We are looking for a GC, already have a couple we will send bids to but I would like to add at least another two…

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Updated 11 years and 2 months ago

anony

in General Contractors 12 years and 1 month ago

Asbestos removal?

I’m having my electrical upgraded in the basement and the contractor said I may have asbestos on my pipes and ConEd may have an issue…

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Updated 11 years and 2 months ago

brooklyntoqueens

in General Contractors 11 years and 2 months ago

Looking for info about these contractors

We are looking for a GC, already have a couple we will send bids to but I would like to add at least another two…

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chillym

in General Contractors 11 years and 2 months ago

Highly Recommend O'Neil Fraser and his Frasers Works & Repairs

I’ve been working with O’Neil for about two years now, since purchasing a brownstone, and cannot recommend him highly enough for home improvements and general…

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chillym

in General Contractors 11 years and 2 months ago

Highly Recommend O'Neil Fraser and his Frasers Works & Repairs

I’ve been working with O’Neil for about two years now, since purchasing a brownstone, and cannot recommend him highly enough for home improvements and general…

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Akidovic

in General Contractors 13 years and 10 months ago

Recco for General Contractor - Beer

I’m a long-time reader, first-time poster, but created a BS account specifically to recommend our contractor – Thalal Beer.  I hope this is the right…

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Updated 11 years and 3 months ago

bedstuytownhouse

in General Contractors 11 years and 4 months ago

Is it possible to switch contractors with open permits?

We have been working with a new contractor, who we found on this site, and are not happy so we want to cut ties but…

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Updated 11 years and 4 months ago

bedstuytownhouse

in General Contractors 11 years and 4 months ago

Is it possible to switch contractors with open permits?

We have been working with a new contractor, who we found on this site, and are not happy so we want to cut ties but…

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Sweet-Action

in General Contractors 12 years and 1 month ago

General contractor recommendations for a new parlor kitchen & deck

I know this has been asked before, but looking for some up-to-date recommendations, and perhaps some happy customers who havewnt taken it upon themselves to…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

wiley

in General Contractors 11 years and 8 months ago

Recommendation for Aaron Gruenberg and Green Mountain Construction and Design

Hi All: I’m writing to give a very positive recommendation for Aaron Gruenberg of Green Mountain Construction and Design. Aaron is a regular poster here…

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Updated 11 years and 8 months ago

wiley

in General Contractors 11 years and 8 months ago

Recommendation for Aaron Gruenberg and Green Mountain Construction and Design

Hi All: I’m writing to give a very positive recommendation for Aaron Gruenberg of Green Mountain Construction and Design. Aaron is a regular poster here…

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brownstoner99

in General Contractors 11 years and 10 months ago

Booming Business for Contarctors

Business must be booming for general contractors again.  Looking to do renovation on four apartments in brownstone due to a  small fire.  Although the fire…

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slopduck

in General Contractors 11 years and 10 months ago

Contractor recommendation for ceiling replacement/pocket door installation

I have an accepted offer on apartment in Sunset Park, but before closing I would like to get some estimates on the ability/cost of replacing…

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