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papersix
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
odd discoloration on recently resurfaced stoop
We had our out-of-shape stoop resurfaced last fall. In the last few weeks we started noticing these white patches on the inside corners and in…
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carolcpalmer
in Construction 10 years and 11 months ago
Contractor to repair broken front yard
Hi, I recently purchased a house in Prospect Heights with a front yard (pretty standard size for Brooklyn brownstones) that’s got a bunch of cracked…
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huesos
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Con Ed Red Tag: Plumber Recommendation
One of our tenants called Con Ed and reported they smelled gas in their apartment when they couldn’t reach the super. Con Ed came and…
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huesos
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Con Ed Red Tag: Plumber Recommendation
One of our tenants called Con Ed and reported they smelled gas in their apartment when they couldn’t reach the super. Con Ed came and…
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huesos
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Con Ed Red Tag: Plumber Recommendation
One of our tenants called Con Ed and reported they smelled gas in their apartment when they couldn’t reach the super. Con Ed came and…
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JJDPE
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Chinese bilingual Architect needed
hi – looking for an architect who is Chinese bilingual to communicate with me (in English) and a predominantly Chinese speaking construction team. If you…
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samtsegaye
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
marble mantel polishing and mirror
Hi We are buying a used italianate marble mantel to install in a house we are renovating. The mantel is in the process of being…
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Richards
in Inspection 10 years and 11 months ago
A new inspection to decide what to repair first?
We’ve been in our Bed-Stuy brownstone for eight years and are, finally, thinking about doing some renovation and structural repairs and need help figuring out…
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bkjl
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Mortarless brick in 1925 row house
My house is built in 1925 and the original brick work in the front façade is missing about 0.5-1 inch of mortar and appears to…
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bhambhanin
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
antique stained glass
Good condition antique stained glass window. No frame, a couple cracked pieces but lead is in good condition. 34 x 26.5 in, $50 Must pick…
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bhambhanin
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
antique mirror
Very good condition wall mirror, frame painted gold with some wear on edges, flat glass, not beveled. Sturdy wire for hanging and backing is in…
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bhambhanin
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
For sale hutch top with mirror
Top half of hutch only. Beautiful wood inlay, beveled mirror, excellent condition. Very nice finish, a couple paint spatters in one spot that can be…
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bhambhanin
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
For sale hutch top with mirror
Top half of hutch only. Beautiful wood inlay, beveled mirror, excellent condition. Very nice finish, a couple paint spatters in one spot that can be…
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tjbk
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Free Honeywell Con Edison Thermostat
I just signed up for this program and figured I share the information. Con Edison has partented with Honeywell to provide free smart Thermostats (installation…
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chipito
in Lighting 10 years and 11 months ago
Add control for hall lights
Has anyone changed their hall lights over to a central switched system or something with a timer/motion/light detector? I’m wondering how complicated this is. We…
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elizabeth.bresler
in Garden 10 years and 11 months ago
Plant Sale and Open House
The Vinegar Hill Community Garden is holding its 2nd Annual Plant Sale and Open House Sunday, May 3 11a – 2p Corner of York and…
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papersix
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 11 months ago
odd discoloration on recently resurfaced stoop
We had our out-of-shape stoop resurfaced last fall. In the last few weeks we started noticing these white patches on the inside corners and in…
0
chipito
in DIY 10 years and 11 months ago
DIY Spindle/Baluster repairs
We have a few broken stair balusters and already have some extras on a staircase we will eventually be taking out. Is this something I…
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