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stanbro55
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 2 months ago
Semi-detached wood frame facade renovation in Crown Heights Landmark district
Looking for a contractor specialized in traditional Wood frame house facade renovations. The works: – Make/adapt back parlor and garden floor windows into single/double french…
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stanbro55
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 2 months ago
Semi-detached wood frame facade renovation in Crown Heights Landmark district
Looking for a contractor specialized in traditional Wood frame house facade renovations. The works: – Make/adapt back parlor and garden floor windows into single/double french…
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ditmasmom
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
FS: never installed recessed lights -Contrast Lighting
I have 2 lights that were not needed in my former renovation and they are sitting in my basement. Perhaps someone may need them? It…
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ditmasmom
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
FS: never installed recessed lights -Contrast Lighting
I have 2 lights that were not needed in my former renovation and they are sitting in my basement. Perhaps someone may need them? It…
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ditmasmom
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
FS: never installed recessed lights -Contrast Lighting
I have 2 lights that were not needed in my former renovation and they are sitting in my basement. Perhaps someone may need them? It…
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ditmasmom
in For Sale 10 years and 2 months ago
FS: never installed recessed lights -Contrast Lighting
I have 2 lights that were not needed in my former renovation and they are sitting in my basement. Perhaps someone may need them? It…
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crownheightmrs
in Roofers 10 years and 3 months ago
Self closing doors in 2 family?
Hello everyone, Can anyone clarify whether or not an owner-occupied 2 family brownstone requires a self closing door? Did not see anything in the archives.…
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firsthouse
in Building Code 10 years and 3 months ago
Pre existing Floor drain basement
If we have a pre existing drain in basement floor next to new hot water heaters but drain leads into floor and not into outside…
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andreat.lsr
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Addition to house and converting from 2 Family to 3 Family
Hi, We have a two family house now. We were thinking of extending the house and going up a floor. Eventually we want to live…
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makainyc
in General Contractors 10 years and 3 months ago
Builder/Contractor
Hi, Does anyone have experience with Perfecto Contracting. Looking for builder for ground up construction. Saw their add on this site. Thanks
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makainyc
in General Contractors 10 years and 3 months ago
Builder/Contractor
Hi, Does anyone have experience with Perfecto Contracting. Looking for builder for ground up construction. Saw their add on this site. Thanks
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makainyc
in General Contractors 10 years and 3 months ago
Builder/Contractor
Hi, Does anyone have experience with Perfecto Contracting. Looking for builder for ground up construction. Saw their add on this site. Thanks
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tiidytoday
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 10 years and 3 months ago
How to restore driveway cracks?
Cracks are running cross my driveway. Can anyone recommend me how to overcome this issue? Should I resurface it or go with the option of…
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photochic1124
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Removing a stubborn odor
I had a subletter that smoked in a bedroom for a few years. He vacated a year ago and despite my efforts, the room still…
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photochic1124
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Removing a stubborn odor
I had a subletter that smoked in a bedroom for a few years. He vacated a year ago and despite my efforts, the room still…
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photochic1124
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Removing a stubborn odor
I had a subletter that smoked in a bedroom for a few years. He vacated a year ago and despite my efforts, the room still…
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yesbrooklyn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 6 months ago
Leak without a source - Need a plumber?
Hi all, Recently purchased a little brick townhouse (see attached picture) and there’s been this ongoing leak. We were doing cometic work inside and weren’t…
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sonwyckoff
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
c1885 Wooden Mantel for sale
We are restoring a Brownstone and we have to remove one of our Mantels. (I promise it’s just one and we’d rather keep it, long…
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