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Landlord1
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 10 years and 11 months ago
CLOSET NEEDS TO HAVE RAILS REPAIRED
We need a contractor/closet specialist/handyman to repair our main closet. The rails need some adjustment/repair. Thanks for contacting us below.
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vanderbilt1877
in Skylight 10 years and 11 months ago
Antique skylight repair- know anyone?
Hi, I have a small skylight on the back roof of my house in Brooklyn. It has that old-fashioned chicken wire glass and looks to…
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binbrooklyn
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Complete Antique Brownstone door + carved entry surround with transoms
This is a 99% complete, antique brownstone doorway including door, wood mill work surround, and three THICK beveled glass transoms in gorgeous thick wood frames.…
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binbrooklyn
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Complete Antique Brownstone door + carved entry surround with transoms
This is a 99% complete, antique brownstone doorway including door, wood mill work surround, and three THICK beveled glass transoms in gorgeous thick wood frames.…
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binbrooklyn
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Complete Antique Brownstone door + carved entry surround with transoms
This is a 99% complete, antique brownstone doorway including door, wood mill work surround, and three THICK beveled glass transoms in gorgeous thick wood frames.…
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binbrooklyn
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Complete Antique Brownstone door + carved entry surround with transoms
This is a 99% complete, antique brownstone doorway including door, wood mill work surround, and three THICK beveled glass transoms in gorgeous thick wood frames.…
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kdl6769
in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 11 months ago
Recommend HVAC Contractor for Park Slope Brownstone?
We are considering a ductless or other central cooling system for at least a couple of floors of our brownstone in Park Slope. I’d love…
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stanley
in Permits 14 years and 4 months ago
Violation Resolution
Has anyone ever used Jack Jaffa & Associates to help resolve a DOB violation or an ECB violation and penalty. They come recommended. Was it…
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Rigger (if that's what they're called)
We have two large kitchen cabinets — really closets (one is a double pantry and the other is the same size but more of a…
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sjb
in Construction 10 years and 11 months ago
GUT RENOVATION
Is it legal for workers to throw out all materials including total roof teardown out through rear windows and from roof into backyard of the…
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kms_bkyn
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years and 11 months ago
built-in book shelf and radiator cover recommendations
Has anyone worked with someone who did great work on radiator covers and/or built-in book shelves? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!
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sqhaexgkh
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Old cast Iron Radiators
I am renovating an old rowhouse and will be removing the various cast iron radiators. My contractor mentioned that there is a good market out…
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kms_bkyn
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years and 11 months ago
built-in book shelf and radiator cover recommendations
Has anyone worked with someone who did great work on radiator covers and/or built-in book shelves? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!
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jnab0614
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
marble mantel reinstallation/repair
Doing a renovation of an 1899 brownstone and are converting one marble fireplace into wood-burning. This meant we had to replace the joists below the…
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sourgrapes
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Z. Abedin
Has anyone seen Z.Abedin or his workmen onsite anywhere this season? I am trying to contact him regarding work he had previously done on my…
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hurbertthecat
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
What is the total Population of Hipsters in Brooklyn?
I was thinking about moving there but I am scared its overrun with hipsters and coffee shops. Can anyone help me and suggest the parts…
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sjb
in Construction 10 years and 11 months ago
GUT RENOVATION
Is it legal for workers to throw out all materials including total roof teardown out through rear windows and from roof into backyard of the…
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sjb
in Construction 10 years and 11 months ago
GUT RENOVATION
Is it legal for workers to throw out all materials including total roof teardown out through rear windows and from roof into backyard of the…
0
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