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Legal Advice Needed ASAP - Landlord Wants To Demolish Wall
I have an emergency situation where my landlord needs to demolish one of my bedroom walls & closet because of messed up piping in my…
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Appliance Advice Needed
I’m renovating the galley kitchen in my pre-war apartment. I need to buy a new fridge, gas range and microwave. Does anyone have any experience…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Newly renovated rental apartment - owner-provided curtains/hardware?
We just finished renovating a new, rental duplex in our brownstone, and we are wary of prospective tenants punching holes in the walls for the…
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chelseasf
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Uneven basement floor issues
I am getting a new washer and dryer but the concrete floor in our basement is super uneven – by a couple of inches near…
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l_studio
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Exterior wood bay window help
We are looking for recommendations for someone to repair and paint the exterior wood bay window on our brick home. I’ve also heard that you…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Welding courses
Which certification do I need to choose to get a welding job? I have completed my schooling and I decided to choose welding as my…
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spicygreencurry
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
noxious fumes form construction next door
hey there. we live in a wood frame bushwick townhouse. they started renovations next door and all the fumes from their paint thinner and primer…
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cobblehillbilly
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Help: Recommendation needed for basement repairs
I need someone to replace temporary lolly column main beam supports with real supports with footings and to replace crumbling ceiling, Thanks. [IMG_5615](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:G3Bi:img_5615.jpg.jpg)
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mvidale66
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Recommended Lenders for High LTV HELOC / Home Equity Loan
I’m researching loan options to finance a renovation. Anyone have recommendations for lenders willing to do a high LTV HELOC or home equity loan in…
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11fiesta.el
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Rrecommendation for Expeditor
Does anyone have a recommendation for an expeditor? What would the cost range be for an Alt-2?
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CarmenR
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
1850s wood interior stair balusters available
We had to rebuild the stairs in our 1850s woodframe home and saved the balusters. They are either mahogany or black walnut and have quite…
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walester
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Senior Move Manager
After 36 years of living in Brooklyn, my husband and I are downsizing our 4-story home. We want to hire what’s known as a Senior…
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browngurl
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Heating a townhouse : ducted minisplit system vs radiators
We are gut renovating our townhouse and am wondering if we should replace our radiators with the ducted minisplit system. We re using such a…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Entrance door hardware
Any recommendations where to look for entrance door hardware for brownstone doors? Would love vintage, but happy with classic, quality new hardware. Thanks Brownstoners &…
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katdov
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Extorted by plumber
I’ve had and am still having a horrible experience with a plumber. He was recommended by the contractor and since they worked together in the…
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transworld
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Backflow preventer annual test
I need someone to do it in brooklyn. Someone has a name recommendation and cost? Thanks!
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jbrook
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
I need a dependable plumber for small progect in Garden City, NY
I need replace Garbage Disposal on a budget. Thanks!
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cmu
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Park Slope 3 Bedroom Rental
Have 3 bedroom duplex to rent from Dec 5th…what’s the best place to list?…Craigslist is obvious. Streeteasy? Others?
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