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hasibur.rahman07

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

Contractor recommendations for an extension

About to add an extension at the back of our brownstone in Clinton Washington. There is some excavation and structural work to be done as…

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hasibur.rahman07

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

Contractor recommendations for an extension

About to add an extension at the back of our brownstone in Clinton Washington. There is some excavation and structural work to be done as…

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brooklynnative78

in Inspection 10 years and 10 months ago

Building Inspector Recommendations

Anyone have recommendations for good building inspector for a medium sized multifamily building in Brooklyn?

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brooklynnative78

in Inspection 10 years and 10 months ago

Building Inspector Recommendations

Anyone have recommendations for good building inspector for a medium sized multifamily building in Brooklyn?

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parkslopemom

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

American Water Resources

I have read the postings from 2013, but am wondering if anyone has successfully used the Sewer Line Protection Program Insurance being marketed via NYCEP…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

donuttle

in Quality of Life 10 years and 10 months ago

What to do about noisy neighbor with new girlfriend

We recently received an email from a reader and are posting it here on their behalf. “Dear Brownstoner, I could use your help with something.…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

JakeD

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

225 Eastern Parkway Discussion

Good afternoon, I’m looking at an apt. in 225 Eastern Parkway. Was wondering if anyone here is living in the building, or has a friend/family…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

urbanprospect

in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago

Carrera marble subway tile -honed 6" x 12"

Elegant honed Carrera marble subway tile leftover from a beautiful bathroom renovation, purchased for $8 sq. ft. from The Builder Depot. 80 sq ft for…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

chestnut

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

run in place vs prefab ornamental plaster

I’m renovating a brownstone that has been stripped of all detail and have been counting on having plaster moldings and medallions made to more or…

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nanner08

in General Discussion 10 years and 10 months ago

Rejecting a contractor

Hey tradesmen/women – what’s your favorite way to get turned down for a job? After soliciting a number of estimates, I have to tell someone…

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nanner08

in General Discussion 10 years and 10 months ago

Rejecting a contractor

Hey tradesmen/women – what’s your favorite way to get turned down for a job? After soliciting a number of estimates, I have to tell someone…

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nanner08

in General Discussion 10 years and 10 months ago

Rejecting a contractor

Hey tradesmen/women – what’s your favorite way to get turned down for a job? After soliciting a number of estimates, I have to tell someone…

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UWS

in Appliances 10 years and 10 months ago

Seeking Recommendations for New High-End Fridge

Looking to replace fridge: bottom-mount, counter-depth (24″), 36″ wide, 82-84″ high. We have a Viking for 10 years and have had nothing but trouble with…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

ps158

in Doors 10 years and 10 months ago

door knob/lockset for 2nd floor entrance

We need a doorknob / lockset for the 2nd floor entrance to our townhouse, which will be the main entrance for our tenants (who will…

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ps158

in Doors 10 years and 10 months ago

door knob/lockset for 2nd floor entrance

We need a doorknob / lockset for the 2nd floor entrance to our townhouse, which will be the main entrance for our tenants (who will…

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ps158

in Doors 10 years and 10 months ago

door knob/lockset for 2nd floor entrance

We need a doorknob / lockset for the 2nd floor entrance to our townhouse, which will be the main entrance for our tenants (who will…

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brooklyn72

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

BBQ installation

Hi, I am looking for someone that could assemble a built-in BBQ. If you know of someone that could do that, would greatly appreciate if…

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melissabraun

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Possible gut reno next door

I just found out that the property next to mine sold and needs serious cosmetic work on the two upper floors. It’s a 3 story…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

carolcpalmer

in Electricians 10 years and 10 months ago

Need contractor to fish coaxial cable through my walls

My living room Cable TV service is bad (picture freezes for several seconds every minute or two). I’ve tried several different boxes and have had…

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kms_bkyn

in Heating 10 years and 10 months ago

plumber/contractor recommendation for oil to gas heat conversion

I know lots of people have done this — can anyone recommend the plumber or contractor they used to convert from oil to gas heat?…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

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