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June
in For Sale 11 years and 1 month ago
3 piece cottage bedroom set (1800s)
would like to sell a cottage pine bedroom set that is complete. needs minor tlc … 300.00 firm.
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lz26
in Architectural Salvage 11 years and 2 months ago
stair spindles/balusters
Hi All, We are resurrecting the staircases in our brownstone and need to add a few missing spindles/balusters to two different baluster styles. We’d love…
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bklynnyc
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Gerber Bathtub Overflow Plate Trip issue
I have a Gerber Bathtub Overflow Plate Trip issue. The lever does not move up and down very easily. When I push the lever up…
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chrisf
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 1 month ago
German Kitchen Center
Has anyone had cabinets designed and installed by The German Kitchen Center in Red Hook (across from Fairway)? I would like to hear your experience…
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chrisf
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 1 month ago
German Kitchen Center
Has anyone had cabinets designed and installed by The German Kitchen Center in Red Hook (across from Fairway)? I would like to hear your experience…
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kevinye
in Construction 11 years and 2 months ago
Can I build a 4 unit condo on this lot?
Hi everyone, I am considering bidding on a vacant lot in Crown Heights(Brooklyn) with the intention of building a 4 unit condo on it. I…
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jjq
in Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Sandblasting and Powder-Coating Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
I’m looking for recommendations for a LOCAL BROOKLYN company that can sandblast and powder-coat a turn of the century (1900, not 2000 — 😉 –…
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kevinye
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Can I build a 4 unit condo on this lot?
Hi everyone, I am considering bidding on a vacant lot in Crown Heights(Brooklyn) with the intention of building a 4 unit condo on it. I…
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stickerhappy
in Furniture 11 years and 2 months ago
Ceiling fan with lights showroom or good website suggestion? Or personal rec?
We need a bunch of ceiling fans, but we are kind of particular about what we want- the stuff at HD and Lowes isn’t interesting…
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kevinye
in Construction 11 years and 2 months ago
Can I build a 4 unit condo on this lot?
Hi everyone, I am considering bidding on a vacant lot in Crown Heights(Brooklyn) with the intention of building a 4 unit condo on it. I…
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babyjordan
in Taxes 11 years and 2 months ago
Property tax challenge/tax certiorari law firm
Does anyone have a recommendation of a law firm that specializes in challenging property tax assessments (tax certiorari) for a single family home?
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hookfugee
in General Contractors 11 years and 2 months ago
Recs
Been a very long time since I posted on here (if at all with this log in) but have been meaning to praise some of…
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Recessed LED lights
We have to put in new recessed lights after a fire in our kitchen. We have to replace the whole thing — housing and fixture.…
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Recessed LED lights
We have to put in new recessed lights after a fire in our kitchen. We have to replace the whole thing — housing and fixture.…
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LJ
in Walls and Interiors 11 years and 2 months ago
Recommend a plasterer?
I need someone to plaster a ceiling and check for any recent moisture before doing the work. It’s a pretty simple job, but I want…
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jimo
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 2 months ago
Trenchless Burst-and-Replace Sewer Main Replacement in Brooklyn?
I need to replace our sewer main from the front of the house to the city main in the street, and I want to use…
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duckieuw
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 2 months ago
Light Well Window Ideas
We recently purchased a top (4th) floor apartment in a lovely old brownstone in prospect heights. The floors are split up into four units each.…
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mouster728
in Doors 11 years and 2 months ago
Weather proofing doors
Are there any companies out there who do weather proofing of exterior doors? Our condo building in Brooklyn has three drafty doors that need urgent…
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