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bospenny

in General Contractors 11 years and 3 months 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 12 years and 2 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 4 months ago

empathie00

in General Contractors 14 years and 2 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 4 months ago

Sputnik13

in General Contractors 11 years and 4 months 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 4 months ago

Sputnik13

in General Contractors 11 years and 4 months 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 12 years and 1 month 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 5 months ago

lbcinnyc

in General Contractors 11 years and 5 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 6 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 5 months ago

anony

in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months 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 5 months ago

brooklyntoqueens

in General Contractors 11 years and 6 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 6 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 6 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 14 years and 1 month 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 7 months ago

bedstuytownhouse

in General Contractors 11 years and 7 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 7 months ago

bedstuytownhouse

in General Contractors 11 years and 7 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 4 months 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 11 months ago

wiley

in General Contractors 11 years and 11 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 11 months ago

wiley

in General Contractors 11 years and 11 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 12 years and 1 month 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 12 years and 1 month 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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