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since2002
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Tub / sink reglaze, and painter
Hi All, I am looking for someone to re glaze my claw foot tub and sink. They were done about 10 years ago but are…
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msre
in Doors 13 years and 4 months ago
How to repair vintage pocket doors?
We found old pocket doors in our wall that had been closed up. They don’t pull out easily, and it’s obvious some screws are missing…
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bkhts2
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Sprinklers for a 2-family
Hello All, I will be renovating a current legal 2-family double duplex into a triplex plus garden rental, which reportedly requires a change in the…
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sarca
in Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Cost/Responsibility to Pull Construction Permit
Hello, I have plans that are approved with the DOB and have just hired a GC. The GC is telling me that he typically does…
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BigD
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Need welder/plumber to repair small section of pipe?
A segment of outdoor water pipe cracked this winter. It connects my outdoor hot and cold water lines via a T junction to a spigot…
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janaeliuk
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 10 months ago
does anyone recognize this type of steel deck?
Hi all, We are adding a deck to our parlor level and having a hard time finding one that works. I have a hard time…
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rockstar
in Alarm 13 years and 10 months ago
Home Security System
We moved to a 2 family brownstone in brooklyn and looking for home security system. ADT gave a quote for $ 800 initial ( equipment…
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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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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Liens
Does Acris show liens other than government? Such as those filed by contractors? If you don’t see any on Acris, does that mean there aren’t…
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pigthree
in Government 10 years and 10 months ago
The three card monte administration
As someone who is self employed and a partner in two small businesses in nyc, I found it interesting that Unions want exemptions from the…
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soundhoner
in Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Help with top floor layout (and q about floors)
Hello, I?ve acquired an 1895 brick townhouse that, while in decent shape, cosmetically needs a lot of work inside. I was hoping to solicit some…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Violations
A friend of mine resolved violations on his building but DOB mis-filed the paperwork in 2005\. What’s the best place to try to get it…
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bobjohn
in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago
looking to buy used front door for a brownstone (80 x 36)
Before I will inquire with the industry for a new door, I want to check if anyone sells a used one or there is a…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Architect vs Project Manager
Just bought a brownstone in Historic District of Bed-Stuy. Its close to full gut reno (plumbing, electric, etc). Im a little overwhelmed to know where…
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michellefk
in Cellar 10 years and 10 months ago
Any issues with remove a cellar hatch or bulkhead door?
I want to remove the front and rear cellar hatch / bulk head doors to the cellar door of my 3-family row house. There is…
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wonderbread
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Quick Off Market Townhome Sale in Park Slope
I have a three family 2,700 sf investment townhome in Park Slope (around 6th and 6th st). I have a need for some cash quickly…
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jty2
in Garden Design and Maintenance 10 years and 10 months ago
Help with garden maintenance
Can anyone recommend a gardener who can help to maintain a brownstone backyard? Need some help with planting, and regular pruning and clean-up. Thanks!
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offthemarket
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Cedar fencing
We have sturdy metal (iron or steel) fencing on two sides of our backyard and we would like to add horizontal wooden (cedar, if affordable)…
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