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quincystreet
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Carpenter Recommendation - Santos
Just a positive recommendation for Santos (347-701-0635) who I found through the forum. He and his colleague Mizael came and insulated my 100 old front…
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murphy84
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Finish carpenter estimate
The top floor of our house is about 700 feet and we completed some renovation work a few months ago. Now we’re looking to repair…
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gates_ave
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
Exterior cement coated brick wall in need of repairs, pics included
Our brick row house back wall was coated with a cement later and then painted. The cement is cracked, paint and cement layers bubbles. Water…
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gates_ave
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
Exterior cement coated brick wall in need of repairs, pics included
Our brick row house back wall was coated with a cement later and then painted. The cement is cracked, paint and cement layers bubbles. Water…
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dumbogirl
in Electricians 10 years and 11 months ago
Need Electrician to hang large chandelier in parlor ASAP
Hoping to find an electrician with an assistant who has experience hanging very large chandelier’s from a parlor ceiling medallion — any leads very appreciated!
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Estimate for Restoring Brick Facade
I am looking at a brick three story house with a painted brick facade. What would be a reasonable amount to estimate to restore the…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Estimate for Restoring Brick Facade
I am looking at a brick three story house with a painted brick facade. What would be a reasonable amount to estimate to restore the…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Estimate for Restoring Brick Facade
I am looking at a brick three story house with a painted brick facade. What would be a reasonable amount to estimate to restore the…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Removing a Fire Escape
I am looking at a four-story brownstone that is zoned as a two family, but is currently configured as an illegal four family. There is…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Removing a Fire Escape
I am looking at a four-story brownstone that is zoned as a two family, but is currently configured as an illegal four family. There is…
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mikecnyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Removing a Fire Escape
I am looking at a four-story brownstone that is zoned as a two family, but is currently configured as an illegal four family. There is…
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dumbogirl
in Electricians 10 years and 11 months ago
Need Electrician to hang large chandelier in parlor ASAP
Hoping to find an electrician with an assistant who has experience hanging very large chandelier’s from a parlor ceiling medallion — any leads very appreciated!
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stickerhappy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 5 months ago
Hot water is a bit less hot- any idea why?
We have a multifamily with two hot water heaters. Usually if you take a shower, the water gets super hot and you need to mix…
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mag
in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago
Certificate of Occupancy
We are negotiating the purchase of a house which does not have a CO. The CO search lists the house as a 2 family w/storefront.…
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mag
in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago
Certificate of Occupancy
We are negotiating the purchase of a house which does not have a CO. The CO search lists the house as a 2 family w/storefront.…
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mag
in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago
Certificate of Occupancy
We are negotiating the purchase of a house which does not have a CO. The CO search lists the house as a 2 family w/storefront.…
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terryhoppy
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
saddles for entryway
Hi: can anyone recommend someone who can do saddles for my entryway of brownstone; I believe they are made of marble. Thanks terryhopppy@gmail.com
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edificerex
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
FOR SALE: 20 Ft Metal Cornice
Nearly perfect condition metal cornice. Best offer. Contact icanbuild@yahoo.com
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sqhaexgkh
in Decorative 10 years and 11 months ago
Old Wallpaper
Just curious if anyone has seen this type of wall paper before? I want to get an idea of its age.
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chemosphere
in General Discussion 10 years and 11 months ago
original rowhouse blueprints and permit photo gallery
When researching my 1909 brick rowhouse I had trouble finding original floorpans or blueprints online. Finally I went to the Joralemon St DOB, found these…
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