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peaceout
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Staten Island Real Estate Brokers
Looking for a recommendation for real estate brokers on the North Shore area of Staten Island (Saint George, Clinton, Stapleton). Thanks Brownstoners.
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yahem
in Exterminator 11 years and 3 months ago
Scratching in the walls - need GOOD exterminator
Hello all – We’ve been hearing scratching in the walls but not seeing any critters. I want to get a good exterminator to come look…
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freespirit
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 8 months ago
Window restoration vs window replacement
Hello, community! I just purchased a 100+ Victorian home with all original windows. All windows are in working condition, operable, glass intact. The sashes are…
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ditmasmom
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Problem with Boiler Ignition
hello! we have had an issue with our boiler for about a week (I first noticed it when waking up in the morning and the…
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Kateruba
in Garden 10 years and 11 months ago
free dirt / soil for your garden
Sorry, posted this in an incorrect forum, reposting in garden: I am getting rid of this dirt because I’m digging a foundation for a brick…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 10 years and 11 months ago
About to begin bidding process. Words of wisdom?
We are working with an architect on a big renovation project of a land-marked house. (It is not a gut) We are about to start…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 10 years and 11 months ago
About to begin bidding process. Words of wisdom?
We are working with an architect on a big renovation project of a land-marked house. (It is not a gut) We are about to start…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 10 years and 11 months ago
About to begin bidding process. Words of wisdom?
We are working with an architect on a big renovation project of a land-marked house. (It is not a gut) We are about to start…
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chanaett
in Construction 10 years and 11 months ago
Staircase repair: contractor or engineer?
The stairway in our building is a real mess; it needed some repair when we moved in 8 years ago, so you can imagine how…
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vvsers
in Construction 10 years and 11 months ago
had Masonry/Concrete Work Done
Hello, I recently (a little less than 2 weeks ago) had my stairs redone and a hatch taken out of the front of the building…
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accorsi
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Antique cast iron posts
I have a set of 20 antique cast iron posts originally from a Ft Greene house,which was demolished in the 1970’s. They need to be…
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anne_nyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
ISO Recs for architects or design/build?
We are in the first stages of planning a renovation on our Gowanus townhouse. We have lived here for nearly 10 years and have a…
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anne_nyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
ISO Recs for architects or design/build?
We are in the first stages of planning a renovation on our Gowanus townhouse. We have lived here for nearly 10 years and have a…
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anne_nyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
ISO Recs for architects or design/build?
We are in the first stages of planning a renovation on our Gowanus townhouse. We have lived here for nearly 10 years and have a…
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skylightseeker
in Garden Design and Maintenance 10 years and 11 months ago
Brick vs. Wood Fence
Hi Everyone! Does anyone have any experience in having a brick fence installed? Are the rules any different for brick vs. wood? Is a permit…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Parking lot project
There’s a pretty, empty, landscaped patch on our residential block that is constrained from being built on in some ways. Rumor has it that the…
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donnieseals
in Heating 10 years and 11 months ago
Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating System - Recommended Installers
Hi, We are gut renovating a 5 story townhouse and have decided to use hydronic radiant heat throughout. I was wondering if anyone had any…
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ccvle
in Building Code 10 years and 11 months ago
building code for deck
Hi, Just want to ask if anyone can point to me on where can i find the building code for deck? Basically, I want to…
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