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kslcb

in Heating and Air Conditioning 11 years and 1 month ago

Ductless AC installation options

Hi We are starting renovation and I was planning to install ductless AC system. I had it in my head though that there were alternative…

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Updated 11 years ago

timber

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Lead paint violation

I’m looking for recommendations for a contractor to abate the lead paint in an HPD violation. The contractor needs to have an EPA certification.

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Updated 11 years ago

radicalnewtherapy

in Cellar 11 years ago

Developer covered coal chute with drywall

We bought a townhouse from a developer and have had 99 problems so far. Everything from holes clear to the outside of the house to…

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Updated 11 years ago

NewOwner

in Electricians 11 years ago

Temporary electric hookup from Con Ed?

(sorry for the duplicate – I accidentally posted this in “roofers” initially) Early last week, our house and a couple of others on the block…

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Updated 11 years ago

mousta

in Roofers 11 years ago

Tenant snow shoveling?

I have a tenant who has exclusive use of the stoop and separate entry through the parlor level (I live on the garden level). I…

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Updated 11 years ago

Augustiner

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago

are prices rising too fast?

I have a vague feeling that the so called ‘change’ to the hot neighborhoods has slowed down because the entry level rose too fast. Sure,…

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Updated 11 years ago

mumphry

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Do I need to get support for an external wall somehow?

Hi, Had a complicated question and I’m coming to experts on Brownstoner for help (especially brucef, whom I have become a big fan of). I…

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Updated 11 years ago

heelanm

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

House cleaner needed

Hi – Does anyone have a house cleaner who wants to pick up additional work? We have a 4-story home that needs weekly cleaning starting…

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landlord

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Brownstone extension

I have a mixed use building sitting on a 21×98 lot. I would like to extend the commercial space to the back yard and add…

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Updated 11 years ago

nodnyc

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Heat System Pipes Tapping

While I saw some similar posts, I think my situation is a bit more extreme, and I know both I and the plumber who installed…

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Updated 11 years ago

marissabuick

in For Sale 11 years ago

Clawfoot Bathtub for sale $100/ Pedestal Sink for sale $50

Claw foot tub and antique pedestal sink for sale. tub is metal, needs repainting. Measures 58W x 22D x 20 high. $100 Sink measures 32H…

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Updated 11 years ago

pnewbie

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago

Partial glass enclosure for tub - thoughts?

Hi All, We are currently renovating our bathroom and our designer suggested a partial glass enclosure for our tub. I know the half glass enclosure…

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crownhites

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Master Contractor Needed

My home needs some work….possibly structural. Looking for a licensed, knowledgeable and honest contractor who pays attention to details and is reasonably priced. Kindly recommend…

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Updated 11 years ago

bedstuy06

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Family Law - Recs

Hi All, Does anyone have a recommendation for an affordable lawyer that handles routine family law issues (will, guardianship, living will etc.) Thanks in advance…

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Updated 11 years ago

mumphry

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago

Do I need to get support for an external wall somehow?

Hi, Had a complicated question and I’m coming to experts on Brownstoner for help (especially brucef, whom I have become a big fan of). I…

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sobrooklyn

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years ago

Need a welder

Hello I need a welder to install a lock latch on an iron window guard.

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NewOwner

in Electricians 11 years ago

Temporary electric hookup from Con Ed?

(sorry for the duplicate – I accidentally posted this in “roofers” initially) Early last week, our house and a couple of others on the block…

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mdelrossi

in For Sale 11 years ago

5 sheets 1/2" Baltic birch

5 sheets 1/2″ Baltic birch $200 Bought extra sheets from Rosenzweig Lumber and don’t need them.

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Updated 11 years ago

samtsegaye

in Renovation 11 years ago

Style of house and recommendations on period appropriate doors and mantels

Hello, We are about to start renovating a townhouse we recently bought in Astoria and had a few questions for readers. I have attached a…

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Updated 11 years ago

firsthouse

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

2 rental units versus 3 - how to renovate?

I fear that this may have been discussed already but I remain confused. We have just learned that our house is most likely a legal…

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Updated 11 years ago

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